If you ever visit websites like reddit or slashdot, or indeed any website that posts jokes, you will no doubt have encountered the In Soviet Russia meme, also known as the Russian Reversal. Essentially, the idea is that...
Archive - 2011
AndyCosmonaut Makarov
Oleg Makarov was a Soviet cosmonaut. He flew three missions into space, plus one aborted mission. Makarov was born on 6 January 1933 in Udomlya. After initial work as an engineer on the Soviet space programme, he began...
Lake Baikal Facts
Lake Baikal is the most famous lake in Russia. So beautiful is Baikal that it is known as the Pearl of Siberia and most Russians are justifiably proud of their lake. This article contains a number of Lake Baikal facts...
Peter the Great Accomplishments
Peter the Great is so called because he was one of the most important leaders in Russian history. The most visible of Peter the Great’s accomplishments was the foundation of the city of St Petersburg. But this is far...
Russian Presidents List
Russia today is formally known as the Russian Federation, and it has only ever had three Presidents. The full list of Russian Presidents is, therefore: Boris Yeltsin, Vladimir Putin and the current Russian President...
Russia: Re-Imagining the Myth
British playwright Tomas Hirst writes about The 17, a new play that he is developing about the end of Boris Yeltsin's Presidency.
Black Sea Cruises 2011
Cruises offer holidaymakers a great opportunity to both explore and relax in style, and Black Sea Cruises are no exception. They allow tourists to explore an area that is traditionally off the beaten track for most...
Russian Holidays 2011
Russia has 12 public holidays each year. This article lists the Russian holidays 2011 will bring, giving their dates, and basic information about each holiday. Russian public holidays usually fall on the same date each...
Visa to Russia From UK
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Russian Consulate Dubai
The Russian Consulate in Dubai can be found at the following address: United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Jumeirah, Str.6B, Villa No 21, Community No 367-432, Um Al Sheif. Tel: 971-04-328-53-47 Fax: 971-04-328-56-15 Email:...