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Leviathan enjoys Golden Globe success

For the first time in 50 years, a Russian film has won the Golden Globe for best foreign language film. thinkRUSSIA invites you to learn more about award-winning movie Leviathan. A Russian drama film, Leviathan has won the Golden Globe for the best foreign language...
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Why the Hermitage is a must-see museum

Sprawling over 400,000 square feet --100,000 of which is dedicated to museum galleries -- the State Hermitage in St. Petersburg is one of the top museums in the world. With more than 2,000 reviews and an average rating of 5 out of 5 on TripAdvisor, the Hermitage ranks...
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Russia to invest in smart grid electrical infrastructure

As the world’s third largest consumer of energy, Russia has announced plans to modernize its energy infrastructure, expanding its use of the smart grid electrical framework to make its energy transmission more efficient and less wasteful. Smart grid...
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Scaling Mount Elbrus: Europe’s highest mountain

Inactive volcano Mount Elbrus is located in the Caucasus mountain range, and was formed more than 2.5 million years ago. Expert mountain climbers seek to mount its peak, which has an elevation of 18,510 feet. A major attraction for mountaineering and tourism in...
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2014 Russian Winter Festival

The annual Russian Winter Festival returns to Moscow from December 25, 2014 – January 5, 2015. Visitors will be able to experience Russia’s cultural traditions for Christmas, the New Year, and “Svyatki,” the Orthodox Christmastide feast....
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