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	Georgy Zhukov
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	Alexander I Romanov
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	Yekaterina Trubetskaya
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	Darya Saltykova
	1730 - ...
	Alexander II Romanov
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	Ivan IV the Terrible Rurikovich
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	Vladimir Lenin (Ulyanov)
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	Mikhail Kutuzov
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	Peter I the Great Romanov
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	Malyuta Skuratov
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	Alexey Stakhanov
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	Yuri Andropov
	15 June 1914 - 9 February 1984
	Vasiliy Kluchevsky
	January 16, 1841 - May 12, 1911
	Alexander Griboyedov
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	Mikhail Gorbachev
	2 March 1931 - ...
	Valentina Tereshkova
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	Grigory Rasputin
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	Ivan Fyodorov
	about 1510 - 5 (15) December 1583
	Nicholas II Romanov
	May 6, 1868 - July 4, 1918
	Dmitry Rovinsky
	16 (28) August 1824 - 23 June 1895
	Alexander Suvorov
	24 of November 1729 - 18 of May 1800
	Lev Gumilyov
	October 1, 1912 - June 15, 1992
	Joseph Stalin
	18 December 1878 - 5 March 1953
	Kliment Voroshilov
	February, 4th, 1881 - December, 2nd, 1969
	Yemelyan Pugachyov
	1742 - January 21 [O.S. January 10] 1775
	Stepan Razin
	1630 - June 16 [O.S. June 6] 1671
	Pyotr Stolypin
	2 April 1862 - 5 September 1911
	Alexander Nevsky
	30 May 1220 - 14 November 1263
	Catherine I of Russia
	April, 5th (15) 1684 - May, 6th (17) 1727

Articles:

	Russians Scientists Discovered the Remains of Female Weavers From the Golden Horde
	Russian archaeologists have for years been studying the burial ground Mayachny Bugor situated near Krasnoyarskoe Mound in Astrakhan Region. Evgeny Pererva from Volgograd branch of the Russian Academy of Horticulture studied 84 female sculls and came to conclusion that the Golden Horde women used their teeth either to make fishing nets, or to weave cloths.
--28-09-2012--
	Sergei Prokudin-Gorsky: Unbelievable Color Photos of Tsarist Russia
	Sergei Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky was a Russian chemist, inventor and a unique photographer, who is best known for his pioneering work in color photography of Russia 1900-1917. We already have his biography in our "People" database, now it is time to show you some of his marvellous color photos of pre-revolutionary Russia and to reveal their secrets.
--20-07-2012--
	Stalin Is Like Social Media: A PR Campaign In Memory of the Big Terror, 1937-1939
	On July 2, 1937 Joseph Stalin signed a resolution "On the Anti-Soviet Elements" that had seen thousands of people being arrested and shot or sent to the camps in the next two years. The resolution ordered to arrest and sentence the most active "kulaks" and criminals in as little as 5 days. Modern Russia is divided between those who support Stalin as a leader (even acknowledging the atrocities of his repressive methods) and those who decry and denounce the Big Terror and pretty much anything associated with Stalin. The younger generation, however, lives in the age of Social Media and is considered to have little knowledge of the days bygone. To this end, the memorial date of the beginning of the Big Terror was marked with Social Media themed posters.
--06-07-2012--
	Victory Day: Our Warm Words
	Today Russia marks the 67th anniversary of the capitulation of Nazi Germany to the Soviet Union in the Second World War in 1945 - the Victory Day. So many words of gratitude for Russian soldiers were said previously, and even more must be said in the future. We decided to make our contribution to this day, collected the best pictures and translated signs about war and victory, grief and memory. So the unique photo collection is now available for you in English. We remember. We are proud.
--09-05-2012--
	Friday Fun: In Soviet Russia...
	There are a lot of funny jokes dedicated to Russian people and life in Russia. But only a small number of them can be joined into the whole trend with its own rules and history. "In Soviet Russia" or "The Russian Reversal" is just that unique trend. It was created for describing another, "Red" Russia, but was given a new birth our days.
--27-04-2012--
	Old Soviet Christmas-tree Decorations
	There are so many beautiful Christmas-tree decorations in modern shops, so why do the Russian people love their old Soviet toys so much and hand them on Christmas trees every year? They are not so beautiful and bright, so what is so charming about them? Read our article with colourful photos and you will see...
--14-12-2011--
	Nevyansk - the Leaning Tower of Akinfiy Demidov
	"So many secrets for such a small town!", these words can apply to the Ural town Nevyansk in full measure, as its history has an enormous amount of legends and mysteries, most of which related to the famous Demidov family - the most successful Russian magnates in the 18th century. This time we'll proudly tell you about the amazing Leaning Tower of Akinfiy Demidov - a unique building, which is considered Russian "Leaning Tower of Pisa".
--20-12-2011--
	Russian Cities Attractions: Lenin Mausoleum - To Keep Or Not To Keep?
	Remaining one of the places of interest in Moscow, the Lenin Mausoleum causes hot disputes over its propriety and significance. Some people consider the mausoleum a unique phenomenon of Soviet history, while others claim that the unburied Lenin`s body stigmatizes the image of Russia.
--15-08-2011--
	Russian Tourist Destinations: Yasnaya Polyana - Where Nature Inspired Leo Tolstoy
	Leо Tolstoy's Yasnaya Polyana estate is a place where one could clearly see and feel, how the gems of Russian nature can etch into one's heart.
--15-08-2011--

News:

	Most Russians Respect Lenin and Want His Body to Be Buried
	A poll timed to the 143rd birthday of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin (April 22) shows that the majority of Russians consider his role played in the country’s history as positive.
--24-04-2013--
	Historic Villages To Bring Tourists To the Moscow Region
	To attract tourists to the Moscow Region, the Tourist board plans to develop historic villages where visitors can sink into the 19th c. suburban life.
--12-04-2013--
	Legendary American Pianist Van Cliburn Dies
	The famous American classical pianist Van Cliburn, who won the first Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Moscow in 1958, during the height of the Cold War, died from bone cancer at the age of 78 on Wednesday.
--01-03-2013--
	Russian Officer Awarded for Preventing Nuclear War
	This Sunday, a retired Soviet lieutenant colonel was honored with a Dresden Prize for preventing a nuclear war from being triggered by a long-classified accident in 1983.
--18-02-2013--
	Monuments of Lenin Can Be Removed from Russian Cities
	Russian lawmakers believe it is time to remove monuments to the leader of the Bolshevik Revolution, Vladimir Lenin, from Russian towns and cities.
--22-11-2012--
	Reconstruction of Sebastopol Defense On November 11, 2012
	November 11 will see an historical reconstruction of one of the battles in the course of Sebastopol defense operation of 1941.
--07-11-2012--
	Stolypin's Monument to Appear in Moscow
	About 30 million rubles ($957 240) were assigned by Moscow governor for the construction of the Pyotr Stolypin's monument in Moscow.
--26-10-2012--
	Russia Remembers Dreadful Nord-Ost Terror Attack
	On October 26, Russia is remembering 130 victims of a dreadful terrorist act at the musical Nord-Ost ten years ago.
--23-10-2012--
	UK Does Not Want WWII Veterans to Receive Russian Medals
	London has denied Moscow permission to honor UK veterans of the WWII Arctic Convoys by presenting them with the prestigious Ushakov Medal.
--12-10-2012--
	Russia's Former Defense Minister Grachev Dies
	On Sunday, September 23, former Russian Defense Minister Pavel Grachev passed away at the Vishnevsky military clinic near Moscow.
--24-09-2012--
	Borodino Field May Change Hands To Remain a Valuable Historic Site
	In order to remain a valuable historic site, Borodino may have to be moved to the Moscow Region jurisdiction, the regional Minister of Culture explained.
--03-09-2012--
	Belozersk Celebrates Its 1050th Anniversary
	The historic town of Belozersk in Vologda Region will celebrate its 1050th anniversary - for the second time in 100 years.
--23-08-2012--
	Museum of Ancient Irons Opens in Veliky Novgorod
	The second museum of all kinds of irons is opened in Russia. The first one was created in 2002 in Pereslavl-Zalesky. The new museum is located in the city of Veliky Novgorod.
--23-07-2012--
	Museum of Underwater Archeology to Open in Veliky Novgorod
	Visit the city of Veliky Novgorod in September 2012 and you will manage to become one of the first visitors of the Museum of Underwater Archeology.
--10-07-2012--
	Moscow May Acquire a New Holiday
	The Moscow Government plans to give a new holiday to Muscovites in December. It will celebrate the Battle of Moscow on December 5th.
--28-06-2012--
	Russian Culture Minister Wants Lenin to Be Buried
	Russia’s new Culture Minister Vladimir Medinsky believes the body of the Bolshevik Revolution leader, Vladimir Lenin, should be committed to the ground.
--14-06-2012--
	Peter and Paul Cathedral Celebrates 300th Anniversary
	Erected on the grounds of the eponymous fortress, the magnificent Peter and Paul Cathedral in St Petersburg marks the 300th anniversary today.
--08-06-2012--
	Ukraine Hotel Turns 55
	On May 25, 1957 the last among the famous Stalin-era monumental sky-scapers, the hotel Ukraine, opened its doors to visitors. Today, rebranded under Radisson Royal, it celebrates the 55th anniversary.
--29-05-2012--
	Victory Parade Is Held on Red Square in Moscow
	A Victory Day military parade took place today in Moscow's Red Square to commemorate 67 years since victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
--09-05-2012--
	Special Tourist Train Will Go from Moscow to Novgorod
	This summer a special tourist train will take the route through Moscow, Novgorod, Tver and Torzhok. Passengers will be able to visit a grand musical open-air show “Novgorod Veche”, taking place at the local Kremlin.
--03-04-2012--
	Festival of Small Towns to Start in St. Petersburg
	The 7th Festival of small historical towns of the Leningrad region will be held on the territory of the Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg March 31, 2012. Guests will be acquainted with culture, tourist opportunities and interesting sites of the cities.
--15-03-2012--
	Lenin's Mausoleum Is Temporarily Closed
	Lenin's Mausoleum located on the Red Square will be closed for routine maintenance March 1-10. The Kremlin Wall Necropolis will not also be availbale in these days.
--01-03-2012--
	Napoleon Is a New Candidate for Russian Presidency?
	Moscow Election Committee has decided to hold a dry run prior to the upcoming polls. The list of candidates can surprise potential voters.
--24-02-2012--
	Museum of Patriotic War of 1812 to Open in Moscow
	The Museum of the Patriotic War of 1812 (a branch of the State Historical Museum) will appear in Moscow in the beginning of September. The opening of the museum is dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.
--24-02-2012--
	New Tourist Route Appeared in Vyborg
	New tourist route, dedicated to Soviet history, has appeared in Vyborg. The tour allow visitors to find out how the town looked in the past.
--16-01-2012--
	Legendary Soviet Secret Agent Dies
	A great Soviet secret service man, Hero of the Soviet Union and Stalin's saviour, Gevork Vartanian, died in Moscow at age 88
--13-01-2012--
	Russian Constitution "Comes to Age"
	Today Russia marks the Constitution Day for the 18th time in its contemporary history. Though this date is no longer a day off in Russia, two thirds of Russian people still celebrate it.
--12-12-2011--
	Commonwealth of Independent States Turns 20 Years
	Twenty years ago, on 8 December 1991, leaders of three countries signed a Creation Agreement on the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the creation of the Commonwealth of Independent States. The history of the USSR was ended for good.
--08-12-2011--
	The Day of Russian Military Glory: The Moscow Battle, December 5, 1941
	2011 marks the 70th anniversary of the Moscow Battle on December 5th. For the first time since the invasion of Hitler's forces on June 22, the Soviet forces took on the offensive and pushed the Fascist army away from the heart of the country.
--05-12-2011--
	Stalin's Daughter Dies in the USA
	Joseph Stalin's daughter, Svetlana Alliluyeva has died in the USA. She was 85.
--29-11-2011--
	New Gulag Museum to Open in Moscow
	A new cultural center dedicated to the victims of the Soviet labor camps and prisons for those with “wrong” political views will open in Moscow.
--08-11-2011--
	Exhibition "Russians in China" Opens at the State Orient Museum in Moscow
	"Russians in China" exhibition at the State Orient Museum in Moscow (October 13, 2011 - January 2, 2012) traces the history of Russian emigration in China. In collaboration with the Fashion Historian and Costume and Set Designer, Alexander Vassiliev.
--12-10-2011--
	Vikings and Naval Battles in Moscow
	A festival named "Times and epochs. Ancient Russia with your own eyes" will be held on 2-4 September in Moscow's Kolomenskoye culture preserve.
--22-08-2011--
	Putin Hunts Treasures in "Russian Atlantis"
	On Wednesday Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin traveled to the Taman Peninsula in Krasnodar region to perform yet another of his trademark adventure activities and scuba dive at a site known as the Russian Atlantis.
--11-08-2011--
	Alexei Kudrin Transfers his Salary for Stolypin's Monument
	Alexei Kudrin, the Minister of Finance, has transferred his month's salary, about 172,84 thousands roubles, for a monument of Pyotr Stolypin.
--09-08-2011--
	Americans Make a Film about Daughter of Stalin
	Production of a documentary featuring Joseph Stalin’s daughter Svetlana Alliluyeva will be soon completed in New York.
--27-03-2008--