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 With work starting in 1996, the Borei has been introduced to replace a host of outdated vessels including the...
Matt HarrisIs 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...
What was the first animal in space?
Its generally accepted that the first animal in space was Laika, a dog sent into orbit by the Soviet Union in 1957. Sadly Laika died whilst in orbit but her name lives on as part of an incredible period in space travel...
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...
Why 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...
Tupolev Concorde
The name Tupolev Concorde is a colloquialism coined for Russias first and only supersonic airliner which briefly made an impact on the world stage in the 1960s and 1970s. The correct term for this incredible aircraft...
What continent is Moscow in?
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...
Where is Tajikistan?
Tajikistan is one of the more remote areas of the former Soviet Union and this mountainous land can be found located in central Asia. Outside of the country itself, little is known but in reality this is a fascinating...
Andyvladivostok airlines
Those who have ever ventured into Russia by air are likely to have been transported by the country’s main carrier Aeroflot. In fact, it comes as a surprise to some outsiders that other Russian airlines even exist...
Russian traditional food
While Russian citizens may have embraced many external culinary influences in the last twenty years, their traditional cuisine has happily endured. Centuries of history aren’t thrown away lightly and those who have...