Some forms of Russian handicraft are well known worldwide, while others are unfamiliar outside of Russia. Every one knows about the famous Matryoshka, or Russian Nesting Doll. Fewer people associate intricately woven lace, hand painted porcelain, wood work, or enamel jewelry with Russian Folk Art. Below we have descriptions and examples of some of...
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Russian health and safety has garnered a somewhat undeserved reputation in the west. In actual fact, travel to Russia is no more or less dangerous than travel in the US, Canada or the European Union. Russia Crime: Violent crime is an issue, but no more so than in most western nations. Use common sense. Russia Terrorism: Russia travel to Chechnya, Dagestan, and...
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Russia has a wealth of sites with historical importance. Most of these popular Russian historical sites fit in one of the following categories: World Heritage Sites in Russia War & Military History: war memorials, Hero Cities, battlefields See also: Russian Architecture, Historical sites in Ukraine and Belarus World Heritage Cultural...
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Russian holidays (and Ukrainian holidays) have come from a wide variety origins. The oldest festivals have their roots in both pagan tradition and Eastern Orthodox religion. More recent holidays had their start during the period of the Soviet Union. The newest holidays (with the least amount of tradition) were created following the breakup of the USSR and the...
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Derzhavin Institute in St. Petersburg, Russia, invites foreign students to join the magic atmosphere of White Nights and learn Russian in the culture capital of the country. The school is located in the historic center of the city. Except studying school provides different organized activities and free Internet access, skiing, swimming and yoga during leisure time....
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