by I.C.F. | Sep 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
“How vodka…”, “Why Putin…”. We have gathered here the most popular internet queries about Russia. In the series of articles entitled “Why Russia”, we will answer all questions in detail. Today, we will explain why in the 18th and...
by I.C.F. | Sep 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
Nicholas II reigned from November 1, 1894, until his forced abdication on March 2, 1917. Nicholas II’s reign was marked by Russia’s economic development and the simultaneous rise of socio-political tensions and revolutionary movements that triggered the 1905–1907...
by I.C.F. | Aug 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
The greatest Russian poet counted one among his ancestors, and many people of color managed to make their fortune at the Tsar’s court. “They looked at the young Moor as if he were a miracle, surrounded him, showering him with greetings and questions; but...
by I.C.F. | Aug 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
Jeff Bezos is currently the richest person in history. How did the last tsar’s fortune compare to that of the Amazon.com owner? According to Bloomberg, the richest person on the planet today is Jeff Bezos, with an estimated fortune of $151 billion. In the list...
by I.C.F. | Jul 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
Following the FIFA World Cup, the kokoshnik surpassed the ushanka in terms of popularity. Russia Beyond has therefore decided to present what exactly this unusual headdress is and how waves of patriotism have transformed this element of traditional costume into a...
by I.C.F. | Jul 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Photographs taken by those close to the last Tsar of Russia have captured his daily life, far from the turmoil of a reign that saw the Russo-Japanese War, the carnage of the First World War, mass demonstrations and revolts, and which ended with the bloody Russian...
