The lofty lines of Old Russian architecture, ornate examples of the Baroque style and a variety of golden and multicolored domes have all become symbols of Moscow and some of the best masterpieces of Russian Orthodox architecture.

One of the main church holidays is the Resurrection of Christ. On this day, believers exchanged greetings, saying, “Christ is risen!” - “Truly risen!” Distances back then were not a hindrance: postcards for the occasion of Easter would reach their recipients from all corners of the country and abroad.

The Bolsheviks closed churches all over the country and then converted them for various needs, sometimes quite unbelievable.

The Soviet leader's life literally hung in the balance that frozen winter’s night.

When reading Russian-language texts, it's not unusual to come across various abbreviations, which can be difficult to understand at first glance. To help you improve your Russian, below is a selection of the most frequently used!