On Tuesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with Syrian President Bashar Assad in Damascus. Russian delegation was greeted by thousands of government supporters.
The exposition “Russian Sculptor Erzia and Entire World” dedicated to works by the emigrant artist little-known in his homeland has opened in the Russian State Library.
In the north of the Moscow Region a group of Russian, Spanish, Romanian and French experts have found artifacts, which prove that about 7.5 thousand years ago the land was already settled with hunters and fishers.
Russian people are like a donkey: until you give them a good punch-up, they don't get going. To illustrate the thesis, Vladimir Zhirinovsky who is running for presidency began to whip a real donkey. The environmental activists did not get the metaphor.
A new mini-hotel “Aquarelle” will be opened in Tver February 10, 2012. Modern and comfortable building is located in the historical part of the city and offers unusual colorful rooms.
He was the son of duke Carl Frederic Golstein, a nephew of Charles XII of Sweden, and Grand Duchess Anna Petrovna of Russia, the daughter of Peter the Great and Catherine I of Russia.
Today we invite you to travel to one of the most fascinating Moscow attractions – a house, where Marina Tsvetaeva, a famous Russian poet lived and where she created her magnificent poetry.
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”.
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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