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Unlike other allies of the Third Reich, Hungary had no reason to go to war against the Soviet Union. Still, the Hungarians were the only ones among them who fought against the Red Army together with the Nazis to the end.

Architects have discussed the possibility of turning this Communist temple into a museum, while the question of Lenin’s body has always been a hot topic among Russians.

Back in the 18th century, an ordinary Russian peasant set two world records that still stand to this day: for the number of children from two wives and for the number of twins born.

Angry internet users harshly criticized ‘Anastasia: Once Upon A Time’ for exploiting Russian culture and an image of the murdered Duchess, who is canonized as a saint for her sufferings.