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Travel 10 places in Russia where you can catch the most beautiful sunset (PHOTOS)

We’ve compiled a list of places where you can take picturesque photos of the sun sinking behind the horizon.

History This Soviet partisan terrorized the Nazis with 'coal mines' (VIDEO)

Underground railway worker Konstantin Zaslonov masterfully disabled German locomotives and carriages... right under the enemy’s nose!

Culture Meet ‘White Lotus’ star Yuri Kolokolnikov

The owner of a brutal appearance plays the role of eccentric heroes, fairy tale characters and charismatic Russians with equal success. And, from February 16, the Russian actor can be seen in the third season of the HBO series ‘The White Lotus’.

History How humankind went into outer space for the first time in history

Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov spent 12 minutes in outer space and almost died while trying to get back into the spaceship.

Culture 30 masterpieces of the Pushkin Museum's Gallery of European & American Countries that you must see (PHOTOS)

Russian patrons of the arts Ivan Morozov and Sergei Shchukin were among the first in the world to collect impressionist and modernist artwork. After the revolution, their collections were nationalized. And the masterpieces of their collections can still be seen in the main art museum of Moscow today.

Plan your trip How to use the St. Petersburg Metro

The St. Petersburg Metro subway system is a fast, beautiful and convenient way to get around the city. Here’s how to pay for your ride, navigate underground and what to keep in mind when changing trains and transferring between lines.

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Russian kitchen ABCs: Vatrushka

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Kaluga Region in 3 Russian words

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Russian picture dictionary: Airport

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7 free online Russian language courses

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Learning Russian is way easier than you think! (VIDEO)

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Why is 'no' in Russian sometimes written separately and sometimes together with other words?

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Guess the Russian writer blindfolded challenge! (VIDEO)

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100 MAIN Russian books that everyone should read

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The USSR's most popular magazine & how it bypassed censorship

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5 reasons to read ‘Doctor Zhivago’ by Boris Pasternak

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Retracing the timeline of Alexander Pushkin’s last duel

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10 reasons to visit Russia this spring

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What do scientists do on the remote Commander Islands & how do you get there?

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33 incredible UNESCO sites located in Russia (PHOTOS)

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How Soviet movies were shown abroad

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Meet ‘White Lotus’ star Yuri Kolokolnikov

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Meet actor Mark Eidelstein, the Russian star of the TV show ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ (PHOTOS)

TOP 10 Soviet detective movies you can watch free ONLINE

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10 underrated Soviet movies to watch ONLINE FOR FREE!

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How to travel across Russia: A guide for foreign tourists

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10 useful APPS for travelling across Russia in 2025

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How to get a Russian visa in 2025?

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History

This Soviet partisan terrorized the Nazis with 'coal mines' (VIDEO)

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Sport POSTERS of Soviet Moscow

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How a Russian aristocrat defended Great Britain from the Nazis

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They had to FREEZE this building in order to construct it (VIDEO)

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When were Russian women first allowed to vote in an election? (VIDEO)

The Most Russian American

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How Tim Kirby became ‘the most Russian American’

The Must Sees of Vladivostok, Russia’s big city in the very Far East (VIDEO)

Gee Baller: he fled Nigeria to become a star in Russia (VIDEO)

An American cheesemaker found himself in the Russian countryside (VIDEO)

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White winter wonderland in Perm Territory! (VIDEO)

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Magadan: The gateway to the chilly majesty of Kolyma (VIDEO)

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Through volcanoes and valleys: A trekking route across Kamchatka (VIDEO)

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Test of cold: 800 km on horseback across frozen Kolyma (VIDEO)

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This Soviet partisan terrorized the Nazis with 'coal mines' (VIDEO)

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Russian kitchen ABCs: Vatrushka

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10 places in Russia where you can catch the most beautiful sunset (PHOTOS)

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March 19 is Submariner's Day in Russia!

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How humankind went into outer space for the first time in history

Why did Russians literally sleep on stoves? (VIDEO)

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30 masterpieces of the Pushkin Museum's Gallery of European & American Countries that you must see (PHOTOS)

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Sport POSTERS of Soviet Moscow

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Kaluga Region in 3 Russian words

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5 most famous naval cathedrals in Russia (PHOTOS)

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How to use the St. Petersburg Metro

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