You may not know their names, but you have definitely seen their creations: the look of St. Petersburg was designed by foreign architects, Russian ballet and banknote printing, too, were founded and invented by foreigners. And, Peter the Great's last will was carried out, not by a Russian, but by a Dane.

American filmmakers have shaped all kinds of Russian presidents on the big screen, ranging from tough macho men to a goodhearted pansy.

Did you know there are no Michelin-starred restaurants in Moscow? However, that certainly doesn’t mean the Russian capital is devoid of luxurious food. Far from it. Here are the most expensive delicacies the city has to offer — all made in Russia.

Long before woolly mammoths roamed Siberia, the territory of modern Russia was home to all kinds of dinosaurs. Some can even be seen on the coats-of-arms of Russian regions.

An unusual alliance between a Russian pilot and the famous American animator made millions of Americans realize that the future belonged to military aviation.