Our previous article dealt with the phenomenon of nevozvrashhency. Under “nevozvrashchency” were meant Soviet citizen who illegally stayed abroad after their official tours or journeys ended instead of going back to the Soviet Union because they didn`t want to live there and wanted to have another life. Usually after nevozvrashchency began a new life in
The word which is used in the title of this article doesn`t exist in any other language because it describes aspects of history and culture which were specific for the Soviet time. The title of this article sounds odd and unclear for almost everyone whose ancestry come neither from the Soviet Union nor from the
One of the interesting ways to learn about new cultures is to taste national dishes and drinks. Russian cuisine is unique, diverse, and full of different mixtures and original ingredients which can describe how people lived long before. If you have a sweet tooth, this article is exactly for you because today we are going
The Russian Empire had a lot of outstanding personalities and talented people but usually people can’t predict how and where they will become famous. The protagonists of this article couldn’t even assume that their path in life wasn’t going to be in the Russian Empire but somewhere else. Does it sound interesting? Then let’s start!
Which Russian city has the longest history? Where did Russia emerge? Where were no names and numbers of streets but were names of church bells? If you want to find this out, then this article is exactly for you. Derbent A city called Derbent is located 125 km from the capital of the republic Dagestan
December is the month when people believe in miracles and fairy tales more than usual. That is because of the magic of Santa Claus and Christmas. The first month of the year, January, may appear empty and sad because the miraculous holidays are gone. But Slavic people created a special complex of activities to make
Winter is filled with holidays, such as Christmas and New Year, but when this period ends, there is nothing more to anticipate. Fortunately, you can celebrate Maslenitsa! Haven’t you heard about this holiday? Then this article is exactly for you. What is Maslenitsa? Source: Wikipedia Maslenitsa is a very old traditional holiday that is celebrated
Leo Tolstoy is one of the most popular Russian writers. His books are sold all around the world. If we ask you «What is his most famous creation?» you will reply «War and peace». In this article, we will tell you what kind of person he was and how did he manage to write books
In modern days we aim to fight for the rights of women all over the world, to give them better access to education and career chances. Some countries achieve good results in this campaign, and some countries do their best to reach the same results. It`s interesting to see how the world changes and women
Ruslan and Ludmila are names often used to show or underline a couple’s love and adherence. For example, a couple of swans in a lake in Saint Petersburg are called this because swans build strong families and stay together till their last days. But why did Ruslan and Ludmila become a symbol of love? Who