Education is one of the most important parts in our life which can determine not just our future profession but also our interests and hobbies. The middle of August is the time when a new school year begins all over the world that is why it is a good moment to present the educational system
The influence of Russian culture is so huge and widespread all over the world that sometimes it can be found in things that are not in fact Russian. Here are our top 9. Russian pancakes One of the first associations with Russia pertains to a type of pancakes, which are called “Russian pancakes” in many
Did you know that the music of the Russian National Anthem was written more than sixty years earlier than its lyrics? In this article, we are going to look at the history of the Anthem and its official English translation. History The modern Russian Anthem is the 8th official anthem in Russian history. The first
If you have already been to Russia or started learning the Russian language, you probably are familiar with the Russian flag. In this article, we are going to go through the history and meaning of one of the most important Russian symbols. History The first versions of the Russian flag emerged in the XVII –
Every 12th of June Russia celebrates a state holiday – the Russia Day (День России). It is considered one of the most important state holidays because of its meaning – the commemoration of the declaration of Russian sovereignty. In this article, we are going to deepen into the history of the holiday and its typical
The 9th of May, or the Victory Day (День Побе́ды), is one of the most important holidays in Russia when people celebrate the end of the Second World War and remember their relatives and friends who gave their lives to bring peace. In 1965 it became a national holiday and now is a part of
Despite the long historical distance, the life of Soviet Union is still one of the world wide’s mysteries. Mostly we know all historical events but how they influenced the people`s life can be discussed nonstop. Today we focus on some aspects of the early years of the Soviet Union trying to get closer to its
One of the symbols of Russia is easter eggs created by Peter Fabergé at the end of the 19th century – beginning of the 20th century. But do you know how these jewelries appeared and who was Peter Fabergé? If not, this article is special for you! Russian German Peter Fabergé Peter Karl Fabergé was
Nowadays we cannot imagine our lives without gadgets which are supported by numerous functions of satellites. 60 years ago, people did not have any access to such comfortable life as we have now and the space was a big unopen secret. But 60 years ago, on the 12th of April 1961, a soviet man Yuri
Last our article was devoted to different types of Russian handcrafts and today we would like to continue this topic but in one certain way. This article will be a bit historical, a bit dramatic and also a bit optimistic. Well, it seems like we`re going to combine all parts of life! Source: Wikipedia The