Sberbank of Russia has been ranked 17th in the rating of the most expensive bank brands in the world, which was published by the consulting company Brand Finance.
Caffeine coffee houses in Moscow give a wake-up call to the political conscience of their visitors. Now you can vote with your latte: just pick yourself a Putin, a Prokhorov, or a Zhirinovsky. God knows, it may even taste differently...
In the summer of 2011 Sweden opened in St. Petersburg its first visa application centre in Russia. And from February 17, 2012 the same office will start to work in Moscow.
Paul I was the emperor of Russia (from 1796 to 1801) from the Romanov's dynasty, the son of Catherine II and Peter III. As a result of a palace revolution Pavel I was strangled in his bedroom in the Mikhailovsky Palace on March, 11th, 1801.
In the recent years large Russian cities have become overly populated by the so-called illegal immigrants. These are usually people from the CIS countries who often come to Russia to work on building sites or as cleaners. The Government has suggested to implement measures that should help to restrict the amount of immigration. However, according to experts, there are more minuses in this proposition.
As part of his pre-electoral work, the Prime Minister has recently announced a plan to compile a list of 100 books that every Russian student should "read thoughtfully". Although a popular idea, is it really fresh?
The history of jewellery in Russia has roots stretching far back and starts from the foundation of the Kievan Russia and the Vladimir-Suzdal Princedom (9th -12th centuries).
He had no head for political issues at all, but was quite an expert in investigation and gendarme affairs. Alexander III personally took active part in activities of the secret political police.
Alla Borisovna Pugacheva is the most popular pop-singer in Russia, a wonderful diva who gathers all crème de la crème of Russian music society around her. She is loved by many Russians for her clear mezzosoprano, heartfelt songs about love and life, emotionality, artistry and always positive attitude to life.
Nicholas I was the third of five sons of Emperor Pavel I. Grand Prince Nicholas Pavlovich was not expected to heir the Russian throne and the fact made an impact on his upbringing and education.
Once Catherine II wrote an epitaph which she wanted to be inscribed on her gravestone: “Having come to the Russian throne, she wished well and tried to bring her citizens happiness, freedom and property, she easily forgave and had no hatred to anybody. Forgiving, affable, cheerful by nature, with a republican soul and a kind heart, she had friends. Work came natural to her, she loved arts and being in public”.
A LiveJournal blogger has recently visited Tula Region and brought back photographs, illustrating the life of a post-Soviet industrial region of Central Russia. This will be interesting for the fans of industrial tourism who enjoy discovering the remains of industrial towns and studying the process of adaptation of the town in post-industrial era.
Moscow metro is one of the most beautiful in the world. Tourists love this underground palace because of its unique interior, amazing design and historical atmosphere. But these are not the only things that deserve your attention when you go down in the subway. Have a look at several unusual trains you can meet in Moscow underground. Would you like to ride any of them?
This season we invite you to undertake a virtual trip to wintery Russia. Wrap up well, prepare your hot chocolate or mulled wine, and let our Russian Winter tag take you on a sleighride through the Russian winter wonderland!
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