An American writer based in St. Petersburg asked Russians what city the consider to reflect true Russia – this is what they said.

Polina swapped the big city for life in the country, and makes hilarious videos about keeping up with urban trends while surrounded by sheep and goats.

As the war in Afghanistan was drawing to a close, Washington made a move that cost the USSR many men – it equipped the mujahideen with man-portable air-defense missiles called Stingers. The Soviets lost their superiority in the air and were forced to embark on a mission to obtain the weapon themselves to counter the new threat.

Married women with children are supposed to cook karavay for a wedding. Otherwise, the newlyweds won't be happy.