Islam is the second biggest religion in Russia. Three regions in Russia with the biggest percentage of Muslim are Ingushetia, Chechnya, and Dagestan, all of them are located in the North Caucasus region. Besides in those three regions, Muslims population is a population in Bashkortostan and Tatarstan, both located in the Volga Federal District. On […]
Category: Russian Culture
For all of you who love movies, do you also watch awards programs for films? Around the world there are many awards programs for films. The awards program for films was made to appreciate the films in a country and the people who are behind the success of the film. The award was not just […]
Have you ever heard about Ivan Kupala Night? It is one of the summer holidays in Russia. If you are coming to Russia this summer, you should not miss this event as well as other interesting Russian events during summers. First, let’s talk about the basic information about Ivan Kupala first. Ivan Kupala is a […]
Every country has its own customs and traditions. It is what makes each country unique and interesting to explore. Because sometimes, that said tradition can be found elsewhere in the world. This is especially true in Russia, where it’s one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world. People dwelling in the west part […]
Have you already plan something for summer? Summer is probably the most anticipated season in Russia. Russian do various activities during summer. It’s not surprising, after the cold harsh Russian winter, people would long for sun and warmth. There are many things you can do in Russia during the summer. You can visit these 12 […]
To travel to a place, people need a vehicle as their transportation. If you are asked about transportation that is common in your country, what is your answer? Sometimes the answers of everyone in a particular country can be different from each other. Each country certainly has certain common transportation that is often used by […]
What’s the plan for Summer? If you travel to Russia and hang around Moscow around June, you might want to consider Wild Mint Folk Festival in your itinerary. There’s no better way to spend summer than dancing and have fun at the festival. Wild Mint Folk Festival is the largest music event in Russia. It’s […]
Russia has toys that will capture anyone’s heart, young or old. Not only children, but you can also purchase one for your own amusement. Russia has some unique toys, from the world popular Matryoshka to the less known Nevalyashka (However, Nevalyashka is very popular in Russia especially in Soviet time). What are those Russian toys? […]
Who says toys are only for children. Adults can have a toy too, especially an exotic Russian toy. If you’re visiting Russia and looking for souvenirs, Russian wooden toys can be a perfect choice. There are many you can choose, and you’ll also help the environment since wooden toys, unlike plastic ones, are recyclable. Wooden […]
The history of wooden toys in Russia dated back hundreds of years ago. In winter, agricultural activity goes into a halt. In turn, people pass the time making wooden toys as a form of folk art. Russia is a country whose area is covered with forests. Wood is one of their natural resources. Hence it’s […]