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. Brilliant ones can become memes. It’s that case when we couldn’t say better. Russian Prime-Minister Dmitriy Medvedev’s statement takes the first place in the unofficial rating […]
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Best Soviet comedy movies. Humor in the Soviet Union
Funny Soviet movies The main character of the film Dzhentimeny udachi, the famous gangster nicknamed Dozent, stole Alexander III of Macedonia’s helmet. The law-enforcement agencies came up with a plan to put harmless kindergarten principal Troshkin, who looks like the malefactor to Dozent’s companions, in jail in order to wrangle valuable information about the location […]
Historical Facts About Russian Flag. Image, Meaning of Colors
Like every flag, Russian flag represents its nation and Russian people love their flag very much. They always try to keep this flag upward by means of their acts and achievements. Following are some interesting facts about Russian Flag 1. The present day Russian flag comprises three colors: white, blue and red. It was adopted […]
Russian Wooden Doll Name – Matreshka: History, Meaning, Photo
A Matreshka is a small wooden painted doll in which there are some smaller copies of it. The first matreshka who was a round-faced average peasant girl wearing a three-cornered colored painted kerchief and a Russian national smart sarafan appeared not at all in ancient times. The first prototype of a matreshka was brought from […]
The Top Five Famous 18th and 19th Century Russian Architects
Throughout history, Russia has produced its share of world-class architects. From the multiple century-old St Basil’s Cathedral to contemporary House on Mosfilmovskaya, the world has been mesmerized with stunning Russian architecture. In this article, we are going to look at the top five 18th and 19th century architects from Russia. #1 Vladimir Grigoryevich Shukhov Vladimir was […]
Famous, Iconic Russian Buildings Photos
Top 8 Russian Iconic buildings Saint Basil’s Cathedral. The cathedral was consecrated in 1561. Moscow tsar Ivan Grozniy named a cathedral built near the Kremlin Pokrovskiy cathedral even before the beginning of the construction. People called this cathedral the Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed after completion of the construction. They named it after a local […]
Best Soviet/Russian Romantic (Love Story) Movies
Top Considerations for Russian Romantic Movies When it comes to the idea of getting hands on the best movies to watch people usually prefer going for the romantic movies since these movies provide emotional as well as touchy feeling. Everyone have that point in their heart where they keep their special feelings and the road […]
Top Russian Ballet Companies in Moscow and St.Petersburg
Renowned Ballet Companies in Russia A Ballet is a form of dancing which was given birth during the Italian Renaissance and once it gained some attention, was later introduced in France and Russia. Once, ballet got introduced in Russia, it became popular and was promoted by many rulers which actually gave form to Russian Ballet. […]