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Russia’s Awe-Inspiring Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics

Sputnik 1 was launched in 1958 and it was a massive victory for Russia. To celebrate this wonderful moment in the history of cosmonautics, the design created by A.N. Kolchin, A.P. Faidysh-Krandievsky and M.O. Barshch was selected to become the Monument to the Conquerors of Space. It is viewed as the most magnificent structure in Moscow. The monument consists of a beautiful shining silver rocket that rests on a Titanium stream, a hundred meters in height. On 10 April 1981, the Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics was opened inside the monument. The Russian museum exhibits the long road to victory of Russian space exploration from 1920 until today.

The Diverse Traditions of Troitsa

Troitsa is a traditional Russian celebration that is known by different names. It is referred to as a holiday, but is not recognized amongst the bigger religious celebrations, and therefore time off work is not given during this period. The smaller villages and towns in Russia take this festival very seriously. Over the years and in different religions the meaning and symbolism of the Troitsa holiday varies greatly.

The Wonderful Healing Powers of the Shumak Springs

The famous therapeutic Shumak Springs are located more than 1500 meters above sea level on the banks of the Shumak River in Eastern Siberia, Russia. The Shumak Springs have for many years enjoyed the reputation of having incredible curative qualities said to give relief to those suffering from a number of ailments including diabetes, circulatory and nervous system disorders, upper respiratory tract, digestive tract and liver diseases. More that one hundred springs are located in the Shumak River area, many of them with different mineral structures and, therefore, different potential health benefits.

Momix Performing in St. Petersburg

Magnificent St. Petersburg in Russia has always been synonymous with a history of arts, extraordinary culture and the host to many spectacular events. Its past, entwined with battle, war and royalty, can still be seen on the streets, in the walls of the Winter Palace and architectural wonders that were left behind by famous Russians such as Peter the Great. This year, the arts will come to St Petersburg in a spectacular fashion, a Momix extravaganza.

The Enlightening Museum of History in Ulan-Ude

The quaint and cultural town of Ulan-Ude, is situated in the heart of Siberia. Visitors who travel to Russia come to Ulan-Ude for its unique charm and its rich and fascinating history. It is a town that suffered religious oppression when the Soviets ruled Russia with an iron fist, but has been able to save and preserve the relics of this time in the Museum of History in Ulan-Ude.

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