Volga River: the river that unified Russia
No Russian can hear “Volga” without picturing the river’s vast, thundering waters, gracious ships, and hovering ivory gulls. Mother Volga’s place in every Russian heart is assured and celebrated in the...
View ArticleThe 12 best places to visit in Tyumen (the oldest siberian city)
The first Siberian city was founded in 1586. Tyumen has been unofficially titled the oil and gas capital of Russia. The city’s population is 707 000 people, which continues to increase. According to...
View ArticleThe State Tretyakov Gallery
The State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow is one of the largest museums in Russia with over 100 000 works of art – icons, paintings, graphics and sculpture – spanning the entire history of Russian art. Its...
View Article30 Russian Proverbs and Sayings full of wisdom
Like all peoples of the world, the Russian people have developed over the centuries a vast array of proverbs and sayings. These words, filled with popular wisdom, reflect the day-to-day lives of...
View Article100 amazing Fyodor Dostoevsky quotes full of wisdom
The Dostoevsky quotes reflect not only his literary quality but also his thoughts on human life. They are quotes where suffering, love, death and the human condition are always present. Fyodor...
View ArticleWhat continent is Russia in? Europe or Asia?
It may seem silly, but the answer to “what continent is Russia on?” is much more complicated. Europe or Asia? The answer could be easy or hard, depending on what you mean by “continent” and “people.”...
View ArticleThe most common Russian names (meanings and origins)
How do you choose a name? By the way it sounds? By its meaning? By family traditions? Many parents choose their children’s names for cultural reasons. If they are of Russian origin they may be...
View ArticleRussian cities: the 15 largest
There are 15 cities in Russia with more than 1 million inhabitants. Russia is a huge country and so these cities can be separated by hundreds of kilometers. The largest cities in Russia play a key role...
View ArticlePortuguese pastry: 15 amazing sweets from Portugal
There are few countries in the world with as much variety of traditional sweets as Portugal. The immense variety of Portuguese pastry originated from several factors: sugar in abundance from the old...
View Article10 Unforgettable Things To Do In Lisbon
Lisbon might not have the status of Rome or Paris in terms of sights, but the Portugal capital is really a pleasure to explore. From historical gems and world-class art, to an incredible food scene and...
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