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Culture The 7 most famous horses in Russian literature

Fairy tales, poems and entire chapters in novels have been written about them. This is because they are just as important to the plot as people.

Education Volgograd Region in 3 Russian words

This is one of Russia's main economic centers, accounting for approximately a quarter of the country's total industrial output. The region is also renowned for its heroic history. Here are three of its main symbols.

Culture 5 must-read books by Russian writer Nikolai Leskov

He depicted provincial life so vividly that Leo Tolstoy once called him "the most Russian of our writers".

Lifestyle Ethnic groups of Russia: Mansi

More than 190 ethnic groups live in the Russian Federation. Today, we're highlighting the Mansi!

History What Russia was like in 1916 (PHOTOS)

World War I, the murder of Grigori Rasputin and everyday life in Petrograd (now St. Petersburg). Check out how the Russian Empire lived and what it looked like in the last year of its existence, exactly 110 years ago.

Culture The 5 most MOVING love scenes in Russian literature

Love in classic Russian literature is rarely happy. These love stories show how a single moment can change an entire life.

Travel 10 most ROMANTIC places in Russia (PHOTOS)

In these places, you can not only celebrate Valentine’s Day, but also enjoy the perfect date every day.

Culture How Dostoevsky Communicated with… GHOSTS!

In the mid-1870s, spiritualism became a fashionable hobby and the subject of heated debate in Russia.

Plan your trip How to book a hotel in Russia in 2026

Even if you don’t have a Russian bank card, you can still find and book hotels, apartments or other accommodation in various cities in advance.

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Russian literature in exile: 3 waves of emigration

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Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin: 5 essential books

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100 MAIN Russian books that everyone should read

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Volgograd Region in 3 Russian words

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How Alexander III found himself at the epicenter of a train crash (PICS)

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Why was Nikolai Leskov called the ‘most Russian writer’?

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5 must-read books by Russian writer Nikolai Leskov

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What Russia was like in 1916 (PHOTOS)

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