This year Russia celebrates the 200th anniversary of the victory in the war of 1812 – victory, which became not only a part of Russian history, but also of Russian culture. On December 25, 1812 Emperor Alexander I issued the manifesto … Continued
Image from: Intarsia A treasure trove of precious items which were hidden on the eve of the Bolshevik Revolution was discovered by the construction company Intarsia last week in St Petersburg. The amazing collection was hidden in a secret room … Continued
The History of Maslenitsa, or Pancake week has its roots deep in Russian antiquity. It is both a religious and folk holiday that celebrates both the coming of Spring and the beginning of Lent. As meat was forbidden for Orthodox … Continued
Russian Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas on the 7th of January. In prerevolutionary Russia, on the eve of Christmas there was caroling in the streets of towns and villages. Boys carried a brightly painted star with a candle before it, turning … Continued
On November 22nd, 2011, at retirement home in Richland city, USA, Lana Peters, the only daughter of Soviet Dictator Joseph Stalin, died from cancer ….. Born as Svetlana Allilueva (she was given this last name after Stalin wife’s maiden surname) … Continued