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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AndyPopulation density of Russia 2022
As the largest country in the world, it’s probably no surprise to learn that Russia also has one of the highest populations at the same time. However, it may be curious to learn that the population density of Russia is...
kazakhstan tourism
The fall of the Soviet Union some twenty years ago has opened up the former republics to tourism like never before. While many foreign visitors have been discovering the best that Russia has to offer, it’s sometimes sad...
Muslims in Russia
Historically, Russia has been home to a diverse set of religions and alongside the Russian Orthodox Church, many different faiths are represented. As such, there are many muslims in Russia as there have been throughout...
Russia Canada hockey
In the history of Ice Hockey, there are few greater rivalries than the one between Canada and Russia. The history of this fierce competitiveness dates back to 1972 when the all conquering Canadian NHL stars came face to...
Lenin Mummy
When the Soviet Union’s first great leader passed away in 1924, those he left behind just couldn’t bear to say goodbye. Therefore, in a practise taken from Egyptian times his body was preserved and has lain in state...
Irina Abramovich
Outside of Russia, little is known of Roman Abramovich’s personal life and in Britain, his second wife Irina had kept a relatively low profile as far as the media were concerned. All that was to change however when she...
Climate of Russia
It’s easy to dismiss the Russian climate of one consisting solely of freezing temperatures. While it is true that much of the country suffers extreme cold during the winter months, this is such a vast nation that a...
Russian mountains
Russia is a vast country with some extremely impressive mountainous areas right across the nation. The two most prominent and well known regions are the Caucasus and the Urals and there are some incredible natural...
Russian culture facts
As a nation, Russia has produced more than its fair share of great artists, writers, composers and many others who have left their indelible mark on the world’s cultural heritage. Here are some Russian culture facts...