This is a question that is asked more often than you might think and although you may feel that the answer is obvious, a quick search of the internet will return at least two different suggestions. Russia itself spans...
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Matt HarrisWhy are Siberian Tigers endangered?
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...
Things 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 With work starting in 1996, the Borei has been introduced to replace a host of outdated vessels including the...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...
Winter Olympics 2014 Location
Back in 2007, the Russian city of Sochi was chosen to host the 2014 Winter Olympics. This was naturally great news for the campaigners who had seen Sochi narrowly defeat their closest rivals and the plans for this major...
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