23.11.2015

Beliefs and Superstitions in Russia

Every culture has its own поверья (beliefs) and суеверия (superstitions), which help us understand more about its history and the relations people maintained with their environment. […]
23.11.2015

Russian Kvass Saved Many People

“Русский квас много народу спас” (Russian kvass saved many people) is one of the many expressions to express the feelings Russians have about their national drink. […]
20.11.2015

The Nesting Dolls or Matrioshkas

Матрёшка (Matrioshka) is no doubt the most popular souvenir one can get from Russia. These funny and wonderful nesting dolls are known all over the world. […]
19.11.2015

Gusli– the oldest Russian multi-string instrument

Гусли (gusli) is the oldest Russian multi-string instrument. Thought its history is not known, experts think that it may have derived from the ancient lyre. The […]
18.11.2015

Beliefs and Superstitions in Russia

Every culture has its own поверья (beliefs) and суеверия (superstitions), which help us understand more about its history and the relations people maintained with their environment. […]