Russia Beyond

5 facts about how the Catholic and Orthodox churches became divided

Almost 1,000 years have passed since Western and Eastern Christianity divided. What were the reasons for this split?
History
Alexander Belyaev: How the pioneer of Soviet sci-fi predicted the future

Largely thanks to this great fantasist, a whole cult of science fiction was born in the USSR. He himself has many fans, while many of his novels have been adapted into movies, including the famous ‘The Amphibian Man’.
Culture
Who was the great-grandmother of all 19th-century Romanovs?

Considered a bastard upon birth, this daughter of Peter the Great eventually became the progenitor of the House of Holstein-Gottorp-Romanov.
History
What goods did the USSR advertise to foreign audiences?

Some of the Soviet-made products grew into famous brands in some of the capitalist countries.
History
How the first day of winter looks like in Russian regions (PHOTOS)

While Black Sea locals are still enjoying almost summer weather temps of +17°C, in many settlements of Yakutia, the temperature has already fallen to -40°C! Yikes!
Lifestyle