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...
AndyWhere is Turkmenistan?
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...
Winter Olympics 2014 Location
Back in 2007, the Russian city of Sochi was chosen to host the 2014 Winter Olympics. This was naturally great news for the campaigners who had seen Sochi narrowly defeat their closest rivals and the plans for this major...
Is Ukraine part of Russia?
The histories of Russia and the Ukraine have been intertwined for so long and for many years, both found themselves under the same rule so perhaps it should be expected for anybody to ask is Ukraine part of Russia...
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...
Russian Stereotypes
Russia has been a multi ethnic country for many centuries but that hasn’t stopped the outside world from forming a stereotypical view of some of the nation’s inhabitants. From vodka drinking to universal wearing of the...
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...
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...
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...
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...