Russian history

Russia's most luxurious train

Russia's most luxurious train

Fine dining, divine scenery, historical resonance and relevance at a pace that allows contemplation and comprehension

Dagestan: 1921-2016

Dagestan: 1921-2016

Gadzhimet Safaraliev: “I don’t understand the phrase ‘Dagestan is a part of Russia'. I think Dagestan is Russia”

The Juma-Jami Mosque in Yevpatoria. Crimea

The Juma-Jami Mosque in Yevpatoria. Crimea

The Juma-Jami Mosque is the largest and most magnificent mosque of Crimea and was founded by Khan Devlet I Giray in 1552. The Khan commissioned Istanbul architect Mimar Sinan to build the mosque. Sinan was a famous Turkish architect and …

Vasil Razumovsky memorial tablet unveiled in Yessentuki

Vasil Razumovsky memorial tablet unveiled in Yessentuki

A memorial tablet of the outstanding Russian scientist, the first rector of the Baku State University, Vasili Razumovsky, was unveiled in Yessentuki today by the rector of BSU Abel Maharramov and the mayor of Yessentuki …