With no natural predators in its own habitat, the Siberian Tiger, like many animals on the endangered list has largely been put there by man. As either a direct or indirect consequence of mans actions, this magnificent...
Category - Russia Guide
Matt HarrisThings to see in Moscow
Any tourist coming into Russia would be missing out on so much if they chose not to visit Moscow. The countrys capital has so many amazing sights and landmarks that it is difficult to know where to begin when...
Is Siberia a country?
While the answer to this question may seem obvious to some, there are understandable reasons why it should be asked. Siberia is vast and accounts for around three quarters of Russias land surface but it is just a...
Borei submarine
The Borei Submarine is the most up to date nuclear powered ballistic missile submarine in the Russian fleet. With work starting in 1996, the Borei has been introduced to replace a host of outdated vessels including the...
Are Russians Asian?
Russian people are a diverse ethnic mix and as such, it is no more correct to say that Russians are Asian than it is to say they are Caucasian or that they represent any other group. In fact, with over 143 million...
How tall is Vladimir Putin?
Like certain world leaders before him, it is alleged that Vladimir Putin has gone some way to disguising his true height. In fact, some areas of the worlds press are quite scathing in regards to the lengths that he...
Russia China Relations
As 2012 began, many experts suggest that relations between Russia and China are better now than at any stage throughout history. Naturally, it hasnt always been this way but at present, the two superpowers are working...
Siberia Valley of Death
Siberia is such a vast and mysterious wasteland that is has been the scene of many myths and legends going right back through the centuries. The so called Siberia Valley of Death lies in a remote region known as Yakutia...
Satellite nations Cold War
The Cold War was so called because it thankfully didnt cross over into military conflict but those who lived through the times when tensions were at their highest will never forget the constant underlying threat. As...
Where is Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan is one of the more obscure countries that once formed the mighty Soviet Union. As a country, little is known of Turkmenistan beyond its borders and in the west, news reports have been largely confined to...
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