Siberia is a vast region that accounts for around 75% of the surface area of Russia but the population of Siberia is, by contrast, incredibly sparse. The vastness of Siberia is somehow at odds with the emptiness of the...
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AndyMoscow sightseeing
If you’re keen on seeing wonderful architecture and fascinating landmarks, Moscow has to be one of the best cities in the world. With so many sights spanning so many centuries, this is an ideal location for sightseers...
Where is Lake Baikal
Russia’s Lake Baikal is famous within its own country for a number of reasons and the fact that it is the deepest lake in the world makes it a surprising fact that very few people outside of Russia know much about it...
Volga Cars
Over the years Russia and, on a wider scale, the Soviet Union have both produced some iconic vehicles that are synonymous with this part of the world. Volga cars are fine examples of this and are viewed with fondness by...
Siberian Animals
Whenever anyone thinks about Siberian animals, the first creature to come to mind is likely to be the Siberian Tiger. This magnificent animal once roamed across Asia and even into Alaska but today it is confined to...
How far is Alaska from Russia
If you look on any standard atlas, you would be forgiven for thinking that Russia is many thousands of miles away from the United States at its furthest point. If you look at a globe however, the story is very different...
Mcdonalds Russia
The first McDonald’s restaurant in Russia opened its doors in Moscow in 1990. Although technically, the country was still under Soviet rule, certain regulations were being relaxed and it’s fair to say that the chain has...
Russian Consulate Seattle
The Russian consulate in Seattle in the northern area of the USA has consular authorisation to process Russian visa applications. The Russian consulate in Seattle is a modern, fully equipped building with up to the...
Languages spoken in Russia
When you think of Russia, you would expect its people to speak the national language as well as maybe a smattering of some English. Additionally, because of the country’s history and its role at the centre of the former...
Is Russia still Communist?
Russia has gone through many political changes over the centuries but in relatively recent times it has been particularly volatile. The 20th century was one of great change and one that started with a Russian royal...