Order of Lenin State History Museum is one of the world’s largest repositories of historical relics. Its funds collected more than four million pieces of national history – the magnificent…
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Russian Cultural Heritage
The list of World Heritage Sites in Russia consists of 63 objects, I’ve chosen some most beautiful examples of Russian history and architecture. Russian Cultural Heritage – the Kizhi Pogost…
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Russian Maslenitsa
Troika rides, sledding, theater, puppets, singing, and fireworks are all a part of Russian Maslenitsa celebration. There is usually a “storming” of a snow fort. That these traditions are still…
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Russian figure skating history
In support of the Russian Olympic figure skating team – Interesting facts from the figure skating history. To glide on skates our ancestors learned three thousand years ago. The front…
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Dreams of Russia – Olympics opening ceremony
Olympics opening ceremony in Sochi, 7th February, 2014.. 3000 artists were eventually selected for the preparation of the show and even many more volunteers helped organize the Festival. At auditions…
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Russia best store Eliseevsky
Russia best store Eliseevsky was opened in 1901. The famous grocery store “Eliseevsky Store” remains the best shop in Moscow till now. House number 14 on Tverskaya Street, where the…
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