The region of Kaliningrad, formerly known as Königsberg, came under Russian control as a result of historical events following World War II (WWII). Prior to the war, Königsberg was part...
Abram Petrovich Gannibal’s life was nothing short of extraordinary. Enslaved in Africa and sent to Moscow, he gained the favor of Tsar Peter the Great and rose to become one...
Questions about the Holodomor, aka the Terror-Famine? Here we present the origin story and give you facts on the history of the Holodomor, an event that killed over 3 million...
In its very long that stretched as far back as the 9th century, Russia has seen its share of leaders, i.e. grand princes, tsars and emperors. However, it was not...
Who was Alexander Pushkin? For the quintessential Russian poet and author Alexander Pushkin, life was about penning remarkable literary work, including poems that, in a way, communicated his rich and...