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Travel ‘Swiss Cottage’ opens to the public for the FIRST TIME at Moscow’s Kuskovo Estate (PHOTOS)

One of Moscow's most beautiful landmarks once belonged to the Sheremetev counts.

Lifestyle 9 UNWRITTEN rules of behavior in the Moscow Metro (PHOTOS)

So, you've descended into the capital's luxurious subway system. How can you avoid ruining the ride for yourself and others? We've compiled the unwritten laws that will come in handy.

Culture How Tolstoy argued with Dostoevsky in his novel ‘Resurrection’

Leo Tolstoy and Fyodor Dostoevsky never had the opportunity to meet in person. But, Tolstoy read his colleague's works carefully and thoughtfully.

History How Hungarians fought FOR the Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War (VIDEO)

The Red Army considered them to be among the most effective soldiers; they possessed combat experience and were noted for their cohesion and resilience.

History The Soviets changed a giant construction project because of THIS church

The Uglich hydroelectric power station ended up being built in a different place than originally planned! And all because of a church.

History Why could only teenagers work as ‘foreytors’?

The word comes from German (‘Vorreiter’) and literally means ‘lead rider’ or "riding ahead".

Travel 5 HIDDEN attractions in St. Petersburg (PHOTOS)

The northern capital isn't just the Hermitage, the Summer Garden and the ‘Kunstkamera’. The city has many hidden treasures worth exploring.

History Whatever happened to the USSR's only nuclear-powered spy ship?

The unique ‘Ural’ was launched in 1983, but was commissioned only six years later, just before the collapse of the Soviet Union.

History How the Red Army fought in U.S. 'Stuart' tanks (VIDEO)

In terms of performance, they were better than many Soviet tanks, yet the Red Army still disliked them. Find out why!

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