Did you know Russians like tea more than vodka? With jam, lemon and/or milk, they consume it daily, around-the-clock, everywhere - and on any occasion.

A frequent flyer had to pay a high price for smuggling his fat cat into the cabin, a violation of the airline’s company rules. But it turns out, Russians value cats more than any rules.

Only 30 years have passed since the collapse of the Soviet Union, but evidently that has not been enough time for Hollywood to think up some new stereotypes about Russia.

Did you know the mixed martial arts star from Dagestan knows six languages? Read on to find out what other surprises does Khabib has up his sleeve!

From Imperial battleships to WWII planes - Russia’s waters keep many stories buried at the bottom.