The origin of the Tula samovar Tula samovar. According to one of the legends, the samovar was brought to Russia by Peter I. But there are no historical facts confirming…
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Russian Tutaev bells
Russian Tutaev bells The history of bells in Russia There is something mesmerizing about the Tutaev bells. After all, they are not just tools for creating a special sound. Bells…
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Diamond Fund
History The collection of Diamond Fund began to be created in the 18th century under Peter I, who decided: the treasury values should be kept in a special room and…
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The culture and art of Rostov Veliky
Monasteries Even a look at this far from complete list of the historical figures and events associated with Rostov shows how great a part this town played in the formation…
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Russian Google office
Russian Google office is located right in the centre of Moscow. It is decorated in the style of Russian folk tales, favorite childhood cartoons and movies, a little humor is…
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Even number of flowers in Russian tradition
Only an odd number of flowers should be given to a person, otherwise misfortune and even death can befall him. Russians are so accustomed to this superstition that they strictly…
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