The Valley of Flowers Trek
Overview The Valley of Flowers trek is an easy to moderate trek that offers a rare access to the Uttarakhand Himalayas with a flower-covered valley section. It is also …
Ancient Pyramids in Kola Peninsula Russia Older Than Egypt
The oldest pyramids in the world, discovered on the Kola Peninsula, confirm the existence of an ancient civilization on the territory of Russia. The civilization is much older than …
Mystical Pyramid in Russia Domodedovo Ziggurat
You don’t have to travel to Mexico or Egypt to see pyramids. There is a structure very similar to the Sumerian ziggurat or the Mesoamerican pyramid in Domodedovo Russia. …
What Soviet Kids are Doing?
It’s not seance as you can think 😁 This is as known UV lamp “light baths”. The use of quartz lamps was introduced in the USSR in the 1950s. …
Miniature Steam Railway in The Village of Ulyanovka outside Saint-Petersburg Russia
There is a miniature steam railway in the village of Ulyanovka, Tosno District, Leningrad Region. An electrical engineer Pavel Chilin built it on his dacha site. He assembled the …
Top 10 Popular & Interesting Tourist Attractions in St. Petersburg, Russia
St. Petersburg is a beautiful port city on the Baltic Sea that has a rich history and cultural offerings. As the second largest city, geographically, in Russia it boasts …
Russian Slang Words, Sayings Translation to English
Slang words are unusual expressions and words which only a small group of people knows. Slang isn’t an injurious trend in a language. It’s believed to be an important …
Popular, Stereotypical Russian Female Names and Meanings
Such names as Sofia, Anastasiya, Darya, Polina, Elizaveta, Ksenya, and Alyona are the first ones in the ranking of the most popular Russian female names. You can see these …
Famous Russian Political Quotes
Great people and politicians go down in history not only due to their actions but also due to troublesome statements. Politicians say funny phrases. Incautious statements can become metaphors. …
Top Interesting Places to Visit in Karelia, Russia. Wooden Church in Russia
Karelia is a stunning spot, famous for its natural beauty and quiet, a spectacular combination of rocks and pine trees, and one of Russia’s most popular tourist regions. Colliding …
Top 5 Most Popular Typical Russian/Soviet Souvenirs and Gifts
The proverb «Give a piece of iron to a Tula resident and he will make a new samovar from it for you» isn’t known by everyone. A unique piece …
Top 6 Scenic View Trails Great For Photographers
If photographing nature is your goal, a New York State trip will give you plenty of subjects to enjoy! Your travels can include Niagara Falls, the Finger Lakes Region, …