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Thursday, 26 February 2026
26 facts about Russia
26 facts about Russia
A fascinating and mysterious land
Although not officially proclaimed an empire until 1721, it is claimed that Tsardom – a term first used after the coronation of Ivan IV in 1547 – was ...

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Singapore
Singapore has exceptional public transportation – subway network, light rail, and buses.
Owning a car in Singapore does not pay off, as the state imposes many high charges associated with it. The concern for cleanliness and ecology dictates this.
Egypt
The first capital of ancient Egypt was Memphis.
It was most likely founded by Pharaoh Aha, Narmer's successor. Memphis is 22 kilometers from Cairo.
China
There are 1.42 billion people in the People's Republic of China.
It is a country that ranks first in terms of population in the world. Right behind China is India, w ...
Ireland
According to legend, the Giant’s Causeway was built by the giant Fionn mac Cumhaill (Finn McCool), the leader of the Fianna war band.
He wanted to get to Scotland safely and defeat his counterpart there. When he passed and saw how big ...
England
The Tower of London, best known as an inescapable prison, was once a zoo.
Thanks to King Henry III, who received three leopards (probably lions) from the Holy Roman Emperor F ...
Turkey
Turkey is a very patriotic country.
Germany
The world’s highest cathedral is located in Ulm.
The construction of Ulmer Münster was completed in 1890. The church tower is 161,53 meters high.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria is famous for its beautiful Black Sea beaches and resorts, which attract tourists, mainly from Romania, Greece, Germany, Russia, and Turkey - in 2016, the country was visited by 8.252 million people.
To promote tourism, the Bulgarian national movement - 100 Tourist Places of Bulgaria - was founded t ...
Peru
All of Peru's culinary traditions come from the traditions of the Andean peoples and European cuisine.
Peruvian cuisine shows great territorial diversity. The coastal regions and Lima are famous for thei ...
Cuba
In Cuba, the rhythm of salsa resounds at every turn. Music salsa groups started to form in the 1970s.
It is a combination of Caribbean, Afro-Cuban, and jazz rhythms that is popular worldwide. The word s ...