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Monday, 4 May 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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Japan
The honor of the Japanese led them to call the survivor of the Titanic catastrophe a coward.
A civil servant, Masabumi Hosono, was ostracized for saving himself instead of drowning with the ship. Hosono is said to have boarded the lifeboat 10 despite women and children still awaiting rescue.
New Zealand
New Zealand is home to the smallest species of dolphins, Hector’s dolphins.
They are not only the smallest marine dolphins on earth, measuring up to 1.5 meters, but also the rarest.
Switzerland
Since the Reformation in the 16th century, Switzerland has maintained a strong policy of armed neutrality.
In 1815, the Congress of Vienna fully restored Swiss independence, and the European powers agreed to ...
Argentina
Argentina is one of the most significant wine producers in the world.
Mauritius
In 1897, a lone sailor named Joshua Slocum spent eight days on Rodrigues Island.
Joshua Slocum was the first person to circumnavigate the world alone. In 1900 he wrote a book about his voyage, A Lonely Voyage Around the World, which became an international bestseller.
China
The color of mourning in most of China is white.
This is how the Chinese show their grief after the loss of their loved ones.
Turkey
The capital of Turkey is Ankara.
Russia
The longest river in Russia is the Lena River, with a length of 4,400 kilometers.
The second-longest is Ob River –  4,338 kilometers and Yenisey River – 4,102 kilometers.
Zanzibar
A very popular beauty treatment in Zanzibar is a relaxation massage, offered by many women.
The massage is performed with the following oils: coconut, ylang ylang, and kraft (cloves in Swahili).
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan has ranked first in the world in uranium ore mining for several years, overtaking the long-time leader, Canada.
Crops range from industrial crops (cotton, tobacco, sugar beets) to cereals, as well as potatoes. A sizable percentage of crops are grown on artificially irrigated fields.