5 Differences Living in Moscow and Saint Petersburg (Must Know!!)

If you had an experience travelling to or living in Russia, you might have traveled to two of the most attractive tourist destinations, Moscow and Saint Petersburg. If you haven’t, you may want to go there when you get a chance. In addition to becoming popular tourist destinations, both Moscow and St. Petersburg are Russia’s […]

7 Endemic Animals That Live in Ural Mountains

After knowing several facts and surprising things in Ural Mountains, you have to know about 7 animals that live in Ural Mountains. 1. Wolverine Wolverine also refers to carcajou, glutton, quickhatch, or skunk bear. It is the largest animal in the family of Mustelidae that lives on land. Due to its size and strength, it resembles small bears […]

5 Surprising Things in Ural Mountains

Ural Mountains are a range of mountains that lay from north to south from the west part of Russia. It precisely starts from the coast of Arctic Ocean to Ural River and northwest part of Kazakhstan. According to the map, the Urals are considered as a border that separate Europe and Asia. Moreover, the Urals are categorized as a […]

4 Unknown Things About Don River in Russia

We have talked about Volga river that lays in Russia before. Right now, we will talk about another river that also lays in Russia, which is Don river. Although it is not the largest river in Europe, people consider Don river as one of the greatest. It is one of major rivers in Russia and […]

6 Most Interesting Facts of Volga River in Russia

Volga river is the place for some animals. There are 5 animals that live in Volga river. Those are Russian desman, Russian sturgeon, pelicans, flamingo and Caspian seal. They are both endemic and endangered animals. After knowing such information, you need to know 6 most interesting facts of Volga river in Russia. 1. The Largest River […]

5 Animals that Lives in Volga River

Volga river is national river of Russia. Russian people calls it “Mother Volga”. It is also the largest river in Europe in terms of length, watershed and discharge. Besides, there are about eleven big cities in Russia lays in Volga river basin. Volga river starts from the Valday Hills of northwest of Moscow. It flows […]

11 Beautiful and Unique Russian Wedding Traditions

Like many weddings throughout the world, Russian wedding is full of traditions. Prior to the wedding day, they should rent bridal dress and groom’s suit and buy several accessories. They also need to rent a vehicle which is usually a limo, book a restaurant where the celebration will take place and hire photographer and cameraman. […]

9 Most Beautiful Mosques in Russia

Islam is the second biggest religion in Russia. About 20% Russian people are Muslims. Besides, there are about 5,000 registered Muslim organizations in Russia. With such number of Muslims, Russia is a home for around 8,000 mosques and 9 of which are considered as the most beautiful. Here are 9 most beautiful mosque in Russia. […]

5 Oldest Mosques in Russia – Historical and Beautiful

Among 8,000 mosques, there are 5 oldest mosques in Russia. The number of oldest mosques in Russia comes from the fact that Islam has been in Russia since the mid of 7th century AD. This makes Russia be a home for Muslims. Twenty percent of its population are Muslims. Below are 5 oldest mosques in […]

10 Most Unique Mosques in Russia

Islam is the second professed religion in Russia. Thus, Russia has thousands mosques as places of worship for Moslem people. There are about 8,000 mosques in Russia. Three of them are in Moscow. In addition to have such plentiful of mosques, there are 10 most unique mosques in Russia. Those are: 1. Mosque that provides 24/7 […]