It all started not in Tula, but in Europe: the predecessor of the Tula gingerbread has been known since the 13th century. This sweetness was presented at Christmas, and was…
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Herring under a fur coat
In the USSR, salted herring with onions was a universal way to arrange a quick holiday. But, of course, they used this fish for more intricate dishes. Herring went everywhere…
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Russian Imperial Easter Eggs
Russian imperial dynasty and its numerous royal and princely relatives in England, Denmark, Greece, Bulgaria, Hesse, Hannover received Russian Imperial Easter Eggs as a gift from Russia. These precious favors…
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May Day in Russia
History of the holiday May Day in Russia Despite the fact that the Labor Day was officially recognized by the Russian authorities back in 1890, the mass festivities were informal…
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Tsar-Anvil
The Tsar-Anvil in the Moscow Region Its weight is 1001 kilograms, before that the largest one found in Germany was considered – 450 kilograms. Everyone knows about the Tsar Cannon…
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Vyborg city in Russia
Visit Burger’s estate and see the romantic old castle in Vyborg Vyborg is an ideal place to spend the night. Especially for car travelers who travel to Finland. The Torfyanovka…
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