In the Caucasus there are: the library of the Ecclesiastical Museum of Tiflis, which is rich in ancient Georgian codices; and the library of the monastery of Etchmiadzin, which has a valuable collection of Armenian codices. ECONOMICS AND FINANCE.—It was only towards the end of the ...
In ancient times, Greek and Iranian settlements appeared in the southernmost portions of what is now Ukraine. Trading empires of that era seem to have known and exploited the northern forests—particularly the vast triangular-shaped region west of the Urals between the Kama and Volga rivers—but ...
A.Attend a service in the Cathedral.B.Admire clothing from ancient times.C.Pay a visit to the Historical Museum.D.Enjoy the best views of Moscow.(3)What is special about the TV Tower? DA.It was opened to the public in 1991.B.It was the tallest tower in the world.C.It is the ...
"Russia's leadership feels like colonisers in ancient times," he said. "They need our wealth, our people. "Russia has already deported hundreds of thousands of our citizens to their country. They abducted more than two thousand children." He continued: "Y...
Now completely revised in this eighth edition, A History of Russia covers the entire span of the country's history, from ancient times to the post-communist present. Keeping with the hallmark of the text, Riasanovsky and Steinberg examine all aspects of Russia's history--political, ...
Located in a beautiful winter palace in St. Petersburg, the State Hermitage is one of the best museums in Russia and Europe. Confined to six buildings, this museum showcases exhibits ranging from contemporary art to ancient history. If you are an art lover, the Hermitage Museum is a treat....
In addition to its natural resources, Karelia is also famous for its splendid history. Slide to see more Rock carvings on the shores of the White Sea and Lake Onega are an absolute feast for history and archaeology buffs. Created by hunt...
In ancient times people have extracted crude oil from the surface of earth and water, which was fairly in use after the 19th century, kerosene safety lamp was invented and the need of oil sky rocketed. quality control The refinery’s certified laboratory, are responsible in handling and monito...
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In a land filled with trees, settlers will build a shelter from timber. Russia's early architecture was primarily wood. Because there were no saws and drills in ancient times, trees were cut with axes and buildings were constructed with rough-hewn logs. Homes built by the Vikings were rectan...