The sailing fleet of the Federal Agency for Fishery organized a unique expedition to mark the 200th anniversary of the discovery of Antarctica by Russian seafarers.
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The Polar Captain. In Memory of Ferdinand Wrangel
The outstanding polar explorer and navigator, Ferdinand Wrangel, passed away 150 years ago. Wrangel circumnavigated the globe three times and was a progressive statesman and one of the founders of the Russian Geographical Society. Today, many geographical locations are named after Wrangel, including, most famously, a Russian island in the waters of the Arctic Ocean. Wrangel Island, part of the Wrangel Island Reserve, displays the harsh beauty of polar nature in all its splendor and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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The Residential Castle of the Radziwill Family at Nesvizh, Belarus
The Architectural, Residential and Cultural Complex of the Radziwill Family at Nesvizh was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2005. The complex consists of the castle, surrounding landscaped parks and the Corpus Christi church-mausoleum.
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The 3rd Forum of Ancient Cities
The 3rd Forum of Ancient Cities took place in the Ryazan region from July 30 to August 1, 2020. Due to the global pandemic, Ryazan, which became the capital of ancient cities in 2018 and 2019, was unable to welcome guests from abroad.
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The Bronze Chronicle of the Land of the Soviets
One of the most impressive and beautiful metro stations in Moscow opened on March 13th, 1938 . The station was named after the square on which it is located. According to numerous theories, the name of the square commemorates the February Revolution of 1917.
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A Composer, a Human, a Brand
“Oh, Petya, Petya, what a scandal! You are giving up the world of law for some reed pipe!”, told Tchaikovsky’s uncle in despair when the future genius left his position at the Ministry of Justice to focus solely on music. The stern relative could hardly imagine what benefit such change of trade would bring to the entire humanity for centuries ahead.
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The Soul of the Russian Province
This instrument may seem ordinary, but no traditional Russian celebration is complete without it. People used to sing and dance, laugh and cry to the garmon. Now it can be seen and heard at any folk festival in Russia.
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Songs of Thrace — Voices of Centuries Past
Historically, the territory of Russia has not just been home to numerous indigenous peoples. The land is also shared by the descendants of immigrants who continue to carefully preserve their national traditions.
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A Traditional Nenets Wedding
Russia’s indigenous ethnic groups carefully preserve their national traditions by passing down family rites and customs through the generations . One of these unique rites is the Nenets marriage ritual.
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The Father of Russian Surgery
The name of the outstanding surgeon, thinker, and teacher Nikolay Pirogov is widely known throughout Russia and abroad. His remarkable life has served as an example of dedication, devotion and commitment to science. The years go by and decades pass, but Pirogov’s contribution to medicine has remained unequalled.
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