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How did Joseph Stalin die

When you consider the controversial life of the Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin, it’s perhaps no surprise that his death itself is shrouded in myth and mystery. Was Stalin murdered, or did he die of natural causes? There...

Taiga Facts

While many Russia enthusiasts are drawn to the country because of its fascinating history or its man made landmarks, there is plenty of natural beauty here as well. The Taiga is a curious area of forest that covers much...

How many people died at Chernobyl

The Chernobyl disaster is known all across the world and the events of 26th April 1986 have made a permanent mark on history. The events surrounding the explosion and fire at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the...

Russian brilliants

Over the centuries, Russia has produced some of the most famous leaders, historians, artists, composers and many more who have influenced the world as we know it. There are far too many brilliant Russians to list in...

North Korean farms in Russia

According to media reports, North Korea are in serious talks to rent a massive area of abandoned farmland in the Russian Far East. Sounds a bit dull on the face of it, but actually it raises some intriguing questions...

Alexandra Romanov

The events of 1917 marked the end of a Royal Family in Russia and the fate of the last Tsar has been well documented ever since. But what do we know about the last Tsarina, Alexandra Romanov? It is often said that she...

What year did the Cold War start

Anybody who lived through the Cold War years will remember a continuing state of tension between the Soviet Union and the West but how and when did it all start? Historians may differ on this point to some extent and...

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