Brave soldiers, grieving mothers and suffering children, frontline acts of valor - all of these images were put to good use by artists to motivate the nation to come to the defense of the Homeland.

These films have won critical acclaim in Russia and abroad, turned reality into art and become part of cinema history.

President Vladimir Putin announced the completion of the first ever registered coronavirus vaccine has been approved for use in the country and will soon enter production.

These beaches were popular holiday spots among famous Russian writers and members of the imperial family, while modern-day tourists come here in throngs from all over Russia. And it’s not surprising, really.

Old building frames, layers of vintage wallpaper, abandoned summer camps and military facilities - all that and more awaits you in these fascinating collections on Instagram.