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Day Trip: Discover an Ancient Russian Monastery in Sergiev Posad

Are there pancakes on Pancake Hill? Why is an ancient church bell called ‘the Swan’? What are the rules for visiting an Orthodox monastery? Lý Trang, from Vietnam, is a second-year master’s student at HSE University. Having visited Sergiev Posad, she has prepared a short travel guide with her impressions and some useful tips.

October 25, 2022

See How the Past Creates the Present at This Month’s Must-visit Exhibitions

It is often claimed that the present is the outcome of the past. Here is a selection of current exhibitions to help you draw your own conclusions about this statement.

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October 20, 2022

1917. Free History: Follow Russian Revolution on Twitter

2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the 1917 revolution, a milestone that changed the Russian historical path once and forever. The ‘1917. Free History’ project offers a thrilling and easy way to follow the events of that crucial year online.

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February 02, 2017

Historical Festival in Kolomenskoye: Ancient Rome

For the fifth time, Times and Epochs, a historical reconstruction festival, will take place this weekend in Kolomenskoye. This time it will be dedicated to the glorious era of Ancient Rome.

ancient Rome festival history

June 02, 2015

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