Russia Beyond

10 Russian superheroes in the Marvel Universe (PICS)

Superhumans from other countries are not infrequent guests in comics. In their long history, the Marvel comics have featured many characters from both the USSR and modern Russia. And far from all of them are on the side of the forces of evil.
Culture
Soviet grannies delight with this zucchini and pepper salad (RECIPE)

Specially prepared for wintertime, this canned salad was one of the most popular in the Soviet Union. But you can also try it warm immediately after cooking!
Russian Kitchen
Oriental St. Petersburg: Shades of China, Egypt, Maghreb and Tibet (PHOTOS)

The fascination with Orientalism in St. Petersburg, introduced to Russia at the beginning of the 18th century via Europe, was truly embodied on a large Russian scale.
Culture
Why would communist USSR have advertising? (PHOTOS)

Paradoxically, Soviet ads were not designed to sell products.
History
10 most ICONIC buildings in Russia by foreign architects (PHOTOS)

Italians, Frenchmen, Germans and other foreigners used to actively live and work in Russia, invited to share their experience and construct entire cities at times. Not to mention these architectural masterpieces we’ve listed below!
Culture