Read the most interesting and amazing facts and stories about Russia, its cities, famous monuments and museums. Buildings and beautiful palaces will tell you what they have seen for long centuries of Russian history.
A little story of Saint Petersburg The story of Saint Petersburg began in 1703 when Peter the Great laid the first stone in its foundation to the death of Catherine the Great. Saint Petersburg quickly beca ... continue
Moscow Kremlin history Moscow Kremlin is Russia's mythic refuge, a self contained city with a multitude of palaces, armories, and churches, a medieval fortress that links the modern nation to i ... continue
Red Square is the famous square in Moscow which used to house huge military parades during the Soviet era.The word "red" doesn't refer to the color of the bricks or to Co ... continue
The impressions of foreign visitors to Russia of XVII century baffled all description:
"There were no place without even a small steam bath. It is true that Russians ... continue