Not many Americans lived in Imperial Russia and most who did were diplomats at the U.S. embassy. But there were exceptions, such as the U.S. Navy’s founder and one of America’s greatest artists. A few were prominent even before their arrival in Russia, but some, perhaps inspired by life in Tsarist Russia, went on to do great things once they returned to the U.S.

The unique breed lives only in this cold region and feels fine when there are -50°C frosts outside.

Vasily Vereshchagin’s war paintings depict not only the glory of Russian victory, but also the ugliness. They deeply shocked audiences and rubbed the authorities the wrong way.

Life in northern Russian cities doesn't come to a halt even in extremely low temperatures. What’s more, public transport is so convenient that many locals prefer it over driving their own cars.

The eruptions began on Oct. 22, 2020. Nearby residential buildings have been peppered with ash, and tourists have been asked to stay away.