#russia

directions_railway  What is the Trans-Siberian Railway and why is it significant?

The Trans-Siberian Railway is a network of railways connecting Moscow with the Russian Far East. With a length of over 9,200 kilometers (6,000...    Read more

public  What is the Kamchatka Peninsula and why is it significant?

The Kamchatka Peninsula is a peninsula located in the Russian Far East. It is a 1,250-kilometer-long peninsula that juts out from the eastern coast...    Read more

place  What is the Russian Far East and why is it significant?

The Russian Far East is a region of Russia that is located in the easternmost part of the country, bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east and...    Read more

water  What is the Volga River and why is it significant?

The Volga River is the longest river in Europe, stretching over 2,300 miles from the Valdai Hills to the Caspian Sea. It is located in Russia and has...    Read more

gavel  What was the significance of the Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca?

The Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca was a peace treaty signed between the Ottoman Empire and Russia on 21 July 1774, ending the Russo-Turkish War of...    Read more

public  What were the impacts of the US-led coalition's intervention in the War in Donbass?

The War in Donbass started in 2014, when Ukraine's government forces launched a military operation against separatists in the eastern Donetsk and...    Read more

travel_explore  What is the Church of the Savior on Blood and why is it significant?

The Church of the Savior on Blood, also known as the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ, is a famous landmark in St. Petersburg, Russia. It was...    Read more

history  Why did the Russo-Japanese War happen?

The Russo-Japanese War was a military conflict that occurred from 1904 to 1905 between the Russian Empire and the Empire of Japan. The war was fought...    Read more

place  What is the Chukotka Peninsula and why is it significant?

The Chukotka Peninsula is a region in the far northeast of Russia, bordered by the East Siberian Sea to the west, the Bering Sea to the east, and the...    Read more

water  What is Lake Baikal and why is it significant?

Lake Baikal is the largest and deepest freshwater lake in the world, located in Siberia, Russia. It is approximately 1,642 meters deep and contains...    Read more