Russia

Discover Russia

Russia's story begins in the mists of time, with the East Slavic tribes uniting into a medieval state known as Kievan Rus. Its capital, Kiev, was a thriving center of culture and trade. However, the Mongol invasion in the 13th century brought a dark period of subjugation.

In the 15th century, Moscow emerged as a powerful principality under Ivan the Great, casting off the Mongol yoke and laying the foundations of the Russian state. The coronation of Ivan IV, known as Ivan the Terrible, marked the birth of the Russian Tsardom.

The Romanov dynasty, which began with Michael Romanov in 1613, saw Russia expand eastward, becoming an empire rivaling the great European powers. The 18th century brought enlightenment under Catherine the Great.

The 20th century brought seismic shifts. The Russian Revolution of 1917 led to the establishment of the Soviet Union, heralding an era of communist rule. World War II saw Russia's valor and sacrifice on the Eastern Front.

With the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, Russia emerged as an independent nation, navigating a tumultuous journey toward democracy and economic reform.

Today, Russia finds itself in another conflict. This time with its push to reunite itself with Ukraine causing war and hardship for a country that had achieved its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.

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