Derbent is a city in the Republic of Dagestan, where about 130,000 people live.

This monastery was one of the first buildings of St. Petersburg and its construction was initiated by Peter the Great himself ...

“Спокойствие, только спокойствие!” (loosely meaning "Never panic!") The phrase is from the Soviet animated series about Karlsson-on-the-Roof. It is uttered by Karlsson himself when he tries to soothe ...

In search of solitude, monks chose not only remote monasteries, but also created cave churches and chapels. Below, we ...

The new Buddhist datsan called ‘Tubten Shedrub Ling’ was opened in the city of Kyzyl in April 2023. Apart from being the ...

The first ‘Last Bell’ rang on May 25, 1948, in Krasnodar and Moscow. Krasnodar school No. 12 was headed by honored teacher of ...

"Skinny women do not inspire creativity," joked artist Boris Kustodiev. The curvaceous beauties on his canvases are so ...

The capital of Chukotka is located on the 177th meridian (and 64th parallel) and it is not only the easternmost city of ...

Below are a few life hacks that will make your visit to St. Petersburg more comfortable and enjoyable. Especially, if it's ...

Amulets, idols, elaborate jewelry and ancient weapons are just a few of the archaeological treasures kept in Russian museums.

Pevek is a small town in the north of Chukotka with just over 4,200 people. Many of them work in gold mining and other ...

In the world's largest cities above the Arctic Circle, the sun will not set below the horizon until the end of July. This ...