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What is balalaika (балала́йка)?

What is it again? The Russian folk instrument known for its triangular shape. It generally has three strings and comes in prima (most common), secunda, alto, bass, contrabass, and piccolo...

Can you dance the Squat Dance?

Russian Folk Dancing The Russian squat dance… aka the "kazachok" or "Kozachok dance," "Cossack dance," "Gopak dance," "Hopak dance," and that "dance where you kick your feet out while your...

Fun Poems About a Few of my Favorite Russian Th...

A Lil’ Nesting Doll Poem There once was a Russian nesting doll. She was 4 inches wide and 9 inches tall. She was made by hand of linden wood, and...

Where did this Russian style joke come from?

Everyone loves a good joke, and the "in Soviet Russia" jokes are adaptable to just about anything, making them popular and fun. But where did this Russian style joke come...

Google Honors Yuri Gargarin

The First Man in Space April 12, 2011 marks a historic event for humanity. 50 years ago, the former Soviet Union sent the first human being beyond the Earth’s atmosphere...

How is Amber Formed - A Fun Cartoon Comic

  Amber has a humble roots – literally! It comes from an organic source: trees! This is why you may have heard the term "organic gemstone" thrown around when discussing...