19 Russia fun facts

Kremlin (Moscow) is the world’s biggest medieval fortress, built in 14 century. Tweet This

The world’s largest active volcano Klyuchevskaya Sopka has a height of 4,750 m (15,584 ft.) Tweet This

Many Russian people prefer to spend their free time in summer houses outside the cities, called “dacha.” Tweet This

In 1820, Russian expedition discovered Antarctica. Tweet This

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In 1869, Dmitri Mendeleev created the famous periodic table of elements, still used today. Tweet This

Misha – the Olympic mascot in 1980 – used to be dubbed the most famous bear in the world. Tweet This

Samovar is the ancestor of the electric kettle. Tweet This

Lapti are shoes made of bast and laces which (historically) were extremely popular among Russian peasants. Tweet This

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The lowest temperature in Russia (-67.7°C) was registered in the city of Oimyakon. Tweet This

Vodka was introduced in Russia in late 15 century. Tweet This

The entire Russian royal family was executed in Yekaterinburg in 1918. Tweet This

In Russia, men would never give an even number of flowers to a lady. Even numbers bouquets are reserved for funerals. Tweet This

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Kholodets is a traditional jellied meat dish. Tweet This

The male life expectancy is only 63. Russian women have much better prospects – 12 years more! Tweet This

The Ter Sami language of the Kola Peninsula (close to the Finnish border) is currently spoken by only two people. Tweet This

Kronstadt’s fortress hosts the largest dock in Russia. Tweet This

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Russia measures altitudes taking for “0” Kronstadt’s sea level. Tweet This

The way from Moscow to Chicago is shorter than from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro. Tweet This

Red Star used to be a Red Army symbol. It’s still seen on the top of Kremlin towers. Tweet This