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Sweden votes in NATO
A year after applying to join the US-led military bloc, Stockholm receives parliamentary approval Sweden’s Riksdag voted on Wednesday to join NATO, almost a year after the government in Stockholm applied for membership. The formal vote in the Riksdag was adopted with 269 votes to 37 and 43 members abstained from voting. “Historic decision today […]
How Russian Cossacks fought Napoleon in 1812
Swift and tenacious Cossack cavalry ravaged Napoleon’s “Grande Armee” like a pack of dogs cornered by a bear. “The Cossacks are the best light troops there are. If I had them in my army I would go round the world with them,” Napoleon said about the Russian Cossack cavalry he encountered during the invasion of […]
Arnaldur was regularly given the script
“I can’t remember if I got or borrowed this book for Christmas after it was published in 1999, but I definitely read it around that time,” says Óskar Þór Axelsson, director of Operation Napoleon, which premiered in February 3 this year. “I immediately saw that this is a book that is exciting at the same […]
5 Swiss who nobly served Russia
Some of them were tutors to Russia’s royal heirs, while others helped rebuild Moscow after it was burned down by the French. Still others crushed the enemies of their new homeland on the battlefield. 1. Domenico Trezzini Nadezhda Pivovarova (CC BY-SA) The architect and engineer Domenico Andrea Trezzini was working on building forts in Denmark […]
5 Dutchmen who nobly served Russia
As born sailors and shipbuilders, the Dutch made a huge contribution to the creation of the regular Russian navy. As captains they gave that honor on more than one occasion with their victories in battle. 1. Franz Timmerman Franz Timmerman. Adriaan Schoonebeek At the end of the 1680s, Tsar Peter I, who in the following […]
These Portuguese served Russia nobly
Until the 18th century, these two great powers at opposite ends of Europe knew basically nothing about each other. However, this did not stop some Portuguese nationals from making careers at dizzying heights in Russia. Antonio de Vieira In 1697, during his Grand Embassy – an extended tour of European countries – Tsar Peter the […]
Culture Round-Up: Move over The Brown Bunny … Danish actor now has the right to receive cinema’s most tasteless blowjob ever
Danish actor Caspar Phillipson believed the most controversial moment of his career – when he was sued by the London Toast Theater for sneaking to Paris to audition for the role of JFK in ‘Jackie’, even though he was contracted to appear in the Crazy Christmas Cabaret in Tivoli – stood behind him. But he […]
Why were Russia and Denmark loyal allies for centuries
Sweden was once considered a European superpower. The Russians and Danes did everything they could to bring this glorious period for Sweden to a quick end. For almost five centuries the Danes were one of the most friendly European nations towards the Russians. The reason for the union of the two countries so culturally and […]
Sweden: a history of neutrality ends after 200 years
Sweden’s application to join NATO in May marks a major shift away from its long-standing position as a neutral state, dating back to 1812. But after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the decision now seems to receive broad political support in the Swedish government, parliament and population. Swedish public support for NATO membership has gradually increased […]
Russia’s history in 10 paintings
These Russian artists have depicted the most vital and dramatic events of Russia’s ten centuries of existence. Vasilij Perov. The first Christians in Kyiv (1880) State Russian Museum Christianity, which comes from the Byzantine Empire, began to spread across Russia long before the country’s official baptism of Kiev’s Prince Vladimir 988. According to some sources, […]
Finnish leaders comment on NATO
Russia’s northern neighbor will seek membership in the US-led military bloc President Sauli Niinisto and Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin made a joint statement on Thursday morning, reaffirming their desire to join NATO. The country refrained from requesting membership during the Cold War, but made a complete U-turn after the Russian attack on Ukraine in […]
The President and Prime Minister of Finland comment on NATO
Russia’s northern neighbor will seek membership in the US-led military bloc President Sauli Niinisto and Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin made a joint statement on Thursday morning, reaffirming their nation’s desire to join NATO. The country refrained from requesting membership during the Cold War, but made a complete U-turn after the Russian attack on Ukraine […]
5 FIRST Russian female writers
These ladies were pioneers in Russian literature and their names are very important (although some of them are no longer so well known, not even in Russia). Women in Russia took up the pen as early as the 18th century – they practiced poetry, translations and fiction (mysterious and sentimental novels). Peter the Great’s sister, […]
How Napoleon’s cousin persuaded the Russian tsar to take Paris
Charles-Andre Pozzo di Borgo was a sworn enemy of the French emperor and played a significant role in his fall. During his feud with Napoleon, he even served Alexander I. “At the same time, Pozzo di Borgo hated and deified Napoleon more than anyone else.” sa The French historian Albert Vandal, who describes one of […]
Mohamed Salah – Egypt’s Messi and the hope of the Arab world
As a 20-year-old, the Egyptian football player Mohamed Salah leaves (born 1992) his turbulent homeland behind him to follow his professional dreams in Europe. Barely a decade later, the humble goal-scorer has won both the Premier League and the Champions League with his club team Liverpool, and in the coup has become a national icon […]
Voice of Ukraine in Denmark: Alarm clocks no longer wake you up for school
As the world struggles to pay its undivided attention to Ukraine and its people, Putin’s attacks on European democracy continue. On March 16, I took a break from schoolwork to watch the speech given by President Zelensky in his address to the US Congress. When he finished his speech, a video was shown depicting the […]
100 masterpieces of Russian literature you should read
From ancient tales to modern novels, we bring you a selection of books that can all be considered timeless classics. Many of them are part of the school program, not only in Russia. 1. The Tale of Igor’s Campaign (1185) W. W. Norton; 1st edition, 1973 This “tale of woe” about Prince Igor’s unsuccessful campaign […]
30 Russia Beyond Articles You Might Have Missed 2021
These are the best stories of the year, according to our writers and editors. We have put together this list to highlight our most interesting stories, which in many cases were the most difficult to put together. To see the list of our most popular stories by page views, click here. LIFESTYLE 30. Why Russian […]
igorHow many days of military glory Russia celebrates
Many victories by the Russian armed forces have saved the country from destruction and changed world history. It is in their honor that the national military days were established. The day of the total liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi blockade (January 27) Breakthrough of the siege of Leningrad. Boris Kudoyarov / russiainphoto.ru During the […]
How many days of military glory Russia celebrates
Many victories by the Russian armed forces have saved the country from destruction and changed world history. It is in their honor that the national military days were established. The day of the total liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi blockade (January 27) Breakthrough of the siege of Leningrad. Boris Kudoyarov / russiainphoto.ru During the […]
How Sweden tried to snatch the Baltic Sea from Russia
The Swedes made the biggest naval victory in their history over the Russians, but that did not take them back to the great power club. During almost the entire 17th century, Sweden based itself on the glory of great power status. Its army and navy, considered among the strongest in Europe, won a series of […]
