The February Revolution of 1917 was an event that changed the course of Russian history. In the period from 23 (8) February to 3 (16) March 1917, the country was engulfed in fierce popular uprisings and strikes. The result was the fall…

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The name of the Russian merchant and explorer of distant lands, Afanasy Nikitin, became famous in Russia thanks to his travel records made by him during a long journey through mysterious southern countries in the second half of the 15th century. These…

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Tsar Cannon was cast in 1586 by order of Tsar Fyodor Ioannovich as an active weapon for the defense of the Kremlin after the news of the approach of the Crimean Tatars. It was made of bronze in a few months at…

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