U.S. awards were awarded to not only major Soviet military leaders and famous ace pilots, but also to ordinary privates, ...

Most Western movies about the participation of the USSR in the war against Nazi Germany contain many cliches and distortions of history. But, ...

Did you know that, at the beginning of the 20th century, foreigners filmed alternative movie endings for Russian audiences? It's true: movie fans in the Russian Empire appreciated dramatic ...

Before 1918, distances in Russia were measured not in kilometers, but in versts. Incidentally, they differ slightly from each other: one verst is 500 sazhens or 1066.8 meters. Verst posts were ...

Founded in the 12th century, Veliky Ustyug is the same age as Moscow. Today, it is home to 28,000 people and even a real Father Frost. Here are three of its main symbols. Veliky Ustyug is the ...

Founded in 1255 by the Teutonic Knights, Königsberg became part of the USSR after World War II. In 1946, it changed its name to Kaliningrad. Here are three of its main symbols. The famous German ...

We’re excited to announce the relaunch of Russia Beyond under the new brand ‘Gateway to Russia’! We are no longer just a media platform about Russian culture and history. Now, we are a ...

国はいかに二つの革命を迎えたのか 1917年の9ヶ月間、ロシアでは国の運命を丸ごと変える革命が2つ起こった。2月、ロシアの君主制が崩壊した。

Most Russian regions are named after their capitals, but Amur Region is an exception, because the Amur River gave it its name. It is the natural border between this far eastern region and China.

The place where everyone can become a pioneer is Chukotka. In this most remote region in the east of Russia. There is an endless tundra, hills covered with snow all year round and hot springs, as ...

Moscou combina ataques a posições do EI com atividade diplomática, mas paz na Síria ainda parece distante. "O EI já há muito tempo declarou que a Rússia é sua inimiga" Em 30 de setembro de ...