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...
Category - Russia Guide
Population 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...
Where is Belarus
While many countries from the former Soviet Union have become more widely known to the outside world, others are still shrouded in mystery to some extent. Belarus is one of those countries that we know relatively little...
Lyudmila Putin
Although thrust very openly into the public eye, little is known about the wife of Russia’s former President and current Prime Minister. Raisa Gorbachev aside, Russian political wives tend to keep a lower profile so how...
Moscow airports
If you’re travelling into Moscow, there are not one but four international airports here. In all likelihood you will arrive, like the majority of travellers, at Sheremetyevo or Domodedovo but there are other locations...
Latvia facts
Latvia is one of the three Baltic States that made up part of the former Soviet Union. But how much do we actually know about the country? Here are some elementary Latvia facts. Latvia has a rich history Latvia’s...
Life expectancy Russia
It can sometimes be difficult to pinpoint the exact life expectancy of the average Russian because there are many conflicting figures available. What is known is that these figures have varied greatly in the last ten...
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...