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People:

Georgy Zhukov
--14-02-2006--
Alexander I Romanov
--15-02-2006--
Yekaterina Trubetskaya
--15-02-2006--
Darya Saltykova
--16-02-2006--
Alexander II Romanov
--02-03-2006--
Ivan IV the Terrible Rurikovich
--02-03-2006--
Vladimir Lenin (Ulyanov)
--02-03-2006--
Mikhail Kutuzov
--02-03-2006--
Peter I the Great Romanov
--02-03-2006--
Malyuta Skuratov
--03-10-2006--
Alexey Stakhanov
--03-10-2006--
Yuri Andropov
--03-08-2007--
Vasiliy Kluchevsky
--27-09-2007--
Alexander Griboyedov
--05-12-2007--
Mikhail Gorbachev
--11-01-2008--
Valentina Tereshkova
--03-02-2008--
Grigory Rasputin
--04-02-2008--
Ivan Fyodorov
--24-09-2008--
Nicholas II Romanov
--24-09-2008--
Dmitry Rovinsky
--10-02-2009--
Alexander Suvorov
--28-05-2009--
Lev Gumilyov
--30-07-2009--
Joseph Stalin
--29-06-2010--
Kliment Voroshilov
--30-09-2010--
Yemelyan Pugachyov
--07-04-2011--
Stepan Razin
--07-04-2011--
Pyotr Stolypin
--17-08-2011--
Alexander Nevsky
--17-11-2011--
Catherine I of Russia
--12-01-2012--


Articles:

Victory Day: Our Warm Words
Today Russia marks the 67th anniversary of the capitulation of Nazi Germany to the Soviet Union in the Second World War in 1945 - the Victory Day. So many words of gratitude for Russian soldiers were said previously, and even more must be said in the future. We decided to make our contribution to this day, collected the best pictures and translated signs about war and victory, grief and memory. So the unique photo collection is now available for you in English. We remember. We are proud.
--09-05-2012--
Friday Fun: In Soviet Russia...
There are a lot of funny jokes dedicated to Russian people and life in Russia. But only a small number of them can be joined into the whole trend with its own rules and history. "In Soviet Russia" or "The Russian Reversal" is just that unique trend. It was created for describing another, "Red" Russia, but was given a new birth our days.
--27-04-2012--
Old Soviet Christmas-tree Decorations
There are so many beautiful Christmas-tree decorations in modern shops, so why do the Russian people love their old Soviet toys so much and hand them on Christmas trees every year? They are not so beautiful and bright, so what is so charming about them? Read our article with colourful photos and you will see...
--14-12-2011--
Nevyansk - the Leaning Tower of Akinfiy Demidov
"So many secrets for such a small town!", these words can apply to the Ural town Nevyansk in full measure, as its history has an enormous amount of legends and mysteries, most of which related to the famous Demidov family - the most successful Russian magnates in the 18th century. This time we'll proudly tell you about the amazing Leaning Tower of Akinfiy Demidov - a unique building, which is considered Russian "Leaning Tower of Pisa".
--20-12-2011--
Russian Cities Attractions: Lenin Mausoleum - To Keep Or Not To Keep?
Remaining one of the places of interest in Moscow, the Lenin Mausoleum causes hot disputes over its propriety and significance. Some people consider the mausoleum a unique phenomenon of Soviet history, while others claim that the unburied Lenin`s body stigmatizes the image of Russia.
--15-08-2011--
Russian Tourist Destinations: Yasnaya Polyana - Where Nature Inspired Leo Tolstoy
Leî Tolstoy's Yasnaya Polyana estate is a place where one could clearly see and feel, how the gems of Russian nature can etch into one's heart.
--15-08-2011--


News:

Victory Parade Is Held on Red Square in Moscow
A Victory Day military parade took place today in Moscow's Red Square to commemorate 67 years since victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
--09-05-2012--
Special Tourist Train Will Go from Moscow to Novgorod
This summer a special tourist train will take the route through Moscow, Novgorod, Tver and Torzhok. Passengers will be able to visit a grand musical open-air show “Novgorod Veche”, taking place at the local Kremlin.
--03-04-2012--
Festival of Small Towns to Start in St. Petersburg
The 7th Festival of small historical towns of the Leningrad region will be held on the territory of the Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg March 31, 2012. Guests will be acquainted with culture, tourist opportunities and interesting sites of the cities.
--15-03-2012--
Lenin's Mausoleum Is Temporarily Closed
Lenin's Mausoleum located on the Red Square will be closed for routine maintenance March 1-10. The Kremlin Wall Necropolis will not also be availbale in these days.
--01-03-2012--
Napoleon Is a New Candidate for Russian Presidency?
Moscow Election Committee has decided to hold a dry run prior to the upcoming polls. The list of candidates can surprise potential voters.
--24-02-2012--
Museum of Patriotic War of 1812 to Open in Moscow
The Museum of the Patriotic War of 1812 (a branch of the State Historical Museum) will appear in Moscow in the beginning of September. The opening of the museum is dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.
--24-02-2012--
New Tourist Route Appeared in Vyborg
New tourist route, dedicated to Soviet history, has appeared in Vyborg. The tour allow visitors to find out how the town looked in the past.
--16-01-2012--
Legendary Soviet Secret Agent Dies
A great Soviet secret service man, Hero of the Soviet Union and Stalin's saviour, Gevork Vartanian, died in Moscow at age 88
--13-01-2012--
Russian Constitution "Comes to Age"
Today Russia marks the Constitution Day for the 18th time in its contemporary history. Though this date is no longer a day off in Russia, two thirds of Russian people still celebrate it.
--12-12-2011--
Commonwealth of Independent States Turns 20 Years
Twenty years ago, on 8 December 1991, leaders of three countries signed a Creation Agreement on the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the creation of the Commonwealth of Independent States. The history of the USSR was ended for good.
--08-12-2011--
The Day of Russian Military Glory: The Moscow Battle, December 5, 1941
2011 marks the 70th anniversary of the Moscow Battle on December 5th. For the first time since the invasion of Hitler's forces on June 22, the Soviet forces took on the offensive and pushed the Fascist army away from the heart of the country.
--05-12-2011--
Stalin's Daughter Dies in the USA
Joseph Stalin's daughter, Svetlana Alliluyeva has died in the USA. She was 85.
--29-11-2011--
New Gulag Museum to Open in Moscow
A new cultural center dedicated to the victims of the Soviet labor camps and prisons for those with “wrong” political views will open in Moscow.
--08-11-2011--
Exhibition "Russians in China" Opens at the State Orient Museum in Moscow
"Russians in China" exhibition at the State Orient Museum in Moscow (October 13, 2011 - January 2, 2012) traces the history of Russian emigration in China. In collaboration with the Fashion Historian and Costume and Set Designer, Alexander Vassiliev.
--12-10-2011--
Vikings and Naval Battles in Moscow
A festival named "Times and epochs. Ancient Russia with your own eyes" will be held on 2-4 September in Moscow's Kolomenskoye culture preserve.
--22-08-2011--
Putin Hunts Treasures in "Russian Atlantis"
On Wednesday Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin traveled to the Taman Peninsula in Krasnodar region to perform yet another of his trademark adventure activities and scuba dive at a site known as the Russian Atlantis.
--11-08-2011--
Alexei Kudrin Transfers his Salary for Stolypin's Monument
Alexei Kudrin, the Minister of Finance, has transferred his month's salary, about 172,84 thousands roubles, for a monument of Pyotr Stolypin.
--09-08-2011--
Americans Make a Film about Daughter of Stalin
Production of a documentary featuring Joseph Stalin’s daughter Svetlana Alliluyeva will be soon completed in New York.
--27-03-2008--





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