Russia in pictures

vostok · Mar 27, 2015

Serpukhov, a town in the Moscow region. In the Middle Ages - the capital of a small principality. Population 126k.

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vostok · Mar 29, 2015

Kursk, the center of Kursk region. In the 11-13 centuries - capital of appanage principality. Population - 431k.

vostok · Mar 30, 2015

Yelets. Town in the Lipetsk region. In the Middle Ages - the capital of a small principality. First mentioned in 1146 (in old Russian chronology - 6653 year) Population - 106K.

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vostok · Mar 31, 2015

Chernigov (at the moment - Ukraine), one of the oldest Russian cities, a long time in terms of population and influence was second only to Kiev. In the Middle Ages - the capital of one of the most powerful Russian principalities. Population 296k.

vostok · Apr 1, 2015

Polotsk, Belarussia. Considered to be the oldest city in Belarussia. The capital of a large Russian principality since the mid 10th to the end of the 14th century. Population - 85k.

Monument to the famous Prince of Polotsk - Vseslav the Sorcerer. His contemporaries considered him a sorcerer, said that among other things he was able to turn into a wolf.

Gibbs · Apr 2, 2015

Amazing pics @vostok .. Russia is an amazing country.. Just wondered given it's size how does each of these regions sustain them selves like what are their main industries or agricultural produce.. It's be great if we can get some info on those with the respective histories and demographics.. Cheers mate

Juggernautjatt · Apr 2, 2015

Indeed Russia is naturally amazing & beautiful country. Certainly I would love to visit Russia as a tourist.

vostok · Apr 4, 2015

Maikop, the capital of the Republic of Adygea, Caucasus. Population - 145K.

vostok · Apr 5, 2015

Derbent, Dagestan. It is considered the oldest city in Russian Federation, was first mentioned in the 6th century BC (according to other sources - was founded in 733 BC) . Population 120k.