Russian universities have recently been gaining more and more popularity. According to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics, Russia is now one of the six leading countries in terms of global student mobility. This means that many foreign students, choosing their educational trajectory, give preference to Russian universities.

And this is no coincidence: Russian universities have recently been included in the most prestigious world educational rankings. Three Russian universities entered the top 100 of the authoritative Times Higher Education (THE) in physics, four – in the top 500 of the oldest Shanghai ranking. And in the ranking of the QS agency for the universities of the countries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Russian universities occupied the entire “pedestal”. That is why we decided to help you and compile our own rating of Russian universities for foreign students.

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Even now, in the era of internet, interconnectedness, and inclusivity, the word “Russia” is surrounded by so much mystique, so many myths. Well, since Russia has been easing its visa rules, it is quite possible to travel there and see the country for yourself.

These days Russia makes an interesting mix of preservation of its historical legacy vs becoming a modern metropolis. It is a country rich with culture, history, traditions, and art. It is as diverse as it is enormous. You have to be very specific by saying “going to Russia” as it occupies half of the continent and can look completely different on various borders. If you are considering traveling to Russia next summer, here are 7 reasons why you should do it.

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Dargavs is a small village located in the Republic of North Ossetia – Alania, about 36 km southwest of Vladikavkaz. The area where the village is located has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. A large number of archaeological sites have been discovered here.

The village is very rich in various architectural monuments. The main one is the so-called “City of the Dead” – an old necropolis consisting of 97 stone memorials, which from afar resemble a small mountain village. It is the largest surviving burial of this type in Russia. Dargavs on Google Maps. Photos by: Alexey Zhirukhin.

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The amazingly beautiful complex of buildings of the Nikolo-Vyazhischi Convent of the Russian Orthodox Church is located near the village of Vyazhischi in Novgorod Oblast, about 15 km north-west of Veliky Novgorod.

The architectural structures of the convent are an invaluable cultural monument of the Novgorod land. It is famous for the extraordinary variety of tiles that decorate the buildings of the church complex. The Nikolo-Vyazhischi Convent on Google Maps. Photos by: Alexander Lipilin.

very picturesque convent

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As the online casino world continues to boom, players across the globe are looking to get in on the action and enjoy exciting gambling opportunities on the internet.

Whether you enjoy roulette, slots, blackjack or something else altogether, the slew of online casinos around will surely provide just the thing you desire. With that said, for some us, accessing online casino sites is more difficult than for others.

In Russia, the legal landscape around online casinos remains blurry. Although largely illegal (except in the special zones of Altai, Krasnodar, Kaliningrad and the Primorsky region), gambling is a hugely popular pastime in Russia.

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Carl Oswald Bulla or Karl Karlovich Bulla (1855-1929), a portraitist and master of documentary photography, was the owner of a photo studio in St. Petersburg. He became known as “the father of Russian photo reporting.”

In 1886, he received from the Ministry of Internal Affairs “permission to carry out all kinds of photographic work outside his home, such as: on the streets, apartments and in the vicinity of St. Petersburg.” In 1897, Karl Bulla’s photographs began to be published in the popular magazine “Niva”. Since that time, his name became known throughout the Russian Empire.

In total, his legacy is about 230 thousand photographs of the late 19th – early 20th centuries. Let’s take a look at some of them.

Tsarskoselsky (Vitebsky) railway station in St. Petersburg.

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If you are planning on going for a holiday to Russia, there is some good news around. Russia, after some strict lockdowns and precautions, is ready to reopen the country for travelling. But, the only downside is the fact that they are currently reopening domestic travel only. So, if you live outside Russia, you likely won’t have the permit to travel back for some time.

That said, pack your travel jewelry box with you and book the next flight in.

We are going to help you with all the rest of the details that you possibly need to know regarding the same.

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Jacques Reyne Isidore Acarie-Baron (1798-1874) was a French painter and scientific illustrator and here is one of his works – The Panorama of Moscow from the Ivan the Great Bell Tower dedicated to the Emperor of Russia and created in 1847.

This bell tower with a total height of 81 m is the tallest building of the Moscow Kremlin.

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From beautiful architectural structures to mesmerizing mountains and lakes, Russia has so much to offer. The country has a magical charm that attracts visitors from all across the world. If you are planning to visit Russia on your next holiday, then you are in the right place.

Russia is dominated by stunning lakes. Visiting Russia is incomplete if you miss visiting the most popular lakes in the country. In this post, we will discuss some of the most beautiful lakes that must be in your Russia bucket list. If you are thinking to carry the best CBD vape juice and enjoy it while visiting Russia, then you better drop this idea. That’s because it is completely illegal out there. If that’s what you are planning for then you better choose any other country to visit.

Photo by: Sergey Gorbachev.

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Staraya Russa, first mentioned in 1167, is a town of about 28 thousand people located in Novgorod Oblast in the northwest of European Russia, about 96 km south of Veliky Novgorod.

This is one of the oldest Russian towns with a large number of preserved architectural monuments of different eras. Staraya Russa on Google Maps. Photos by: Alexander Lipilin.

very picturesque provincial town

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