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Why was Soviet medical care among the best in the world

WEBThe system of free medical assistance in the Soviet Union was considered one of the world’s best, unlike today’s, which remains free, but falls short of expectations. The …

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New research sheds light on Lenin's mysterious death

WEBBy 1922 Lenin's health deteriorated, and he began to experience speech disorders .Also, he became paralyzed on his right side. The Soviet leader died at the …

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Which Russian-style menu is the healthiest

WEB2. Pickled or stewed cabbage with mushrooms. During the winter months, fresh and pickled cabbage have long been the main source of vitamins for the majority of people living in …

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How did Vladimir Lenin die

WEBA bullet from Brauning pistol that was taken out of Lenin's body on April 23rd, 1922. Wikipedia / Shakko. In April 1922, Lenin became so sick that doctors suggested he …

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How the ‘royal disease’ destroyed the life of Russia’s last tsarevich

WEBThe tsarevich was 13 when his life was turned upside down. The upheavals of 1917 destroyed Russia’s monarchy; his father abdicated, not only for himself but for the heir …

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What happened to Lenin’s brain after death

WEBImmediately after Lenin’s death, his brain was placed in a formalin solution, and in 1925, a special laboratory to study it was created. Oskar Vogt (1870-1959), a German physician …

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Why Russians greet guests with bread and salt

WEBAccording to the tradition, guests are greeted by ladies in national costumes with a large round loaf on a towel with a salt shaker on top. The guest should carefully break off a …

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20 Soviet health propaganda posters

WEBB.Reshetnikov. 10. Young people were forced to do sports, as “Sport is health and beauty.”. Archive photo. 11. One of the most popular Soviet slogans was a variation of …

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The basics of the best Russian drinking toasts

WEBA traditional Russian drinking party usually includes a sequence of several standard toasts. At a birthday party, the first toast (with wishes of health, success and a …

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‘Kashchenko’: Moscow’s most famous psychiatric hospital

WEBThe Alexeyev Psychiatric Clinical Hospital was built to give mentally ill people help, peace and quiet, instead of old and cruel treatment measures. As Moscow grew, the …

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Everything a foreigner needs to know to become a soldier in the …

WEBIn 2015, Russian president Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing any foreign citizens to join the country’s Armed Forces.. So, If you’re itching to start running with a brand new …

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5 wild herbs Russians like to brew up to keep warm

WEBAlexandra Kravchenko. Russians like to drink herbal tea. Legion Media. Follow Russia Beyond on Telegram. When the fall strengthens its grip and the days become shorter, …

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BANYA: Everything you need to know about the Russian …

WEBThe banya, or Russian bathhouse, is one of the most important places for a Russian person, where they not only cleanse their body, but also exchange news, make …

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What is ‘salo’ and why do Russians love it

WEBSalo is the nutritious fat stored by an animal ahead of winter, after a year of feeding. Pork, beef, lamb, bull and goat salo are all made industrially. The pork variety is harder and …

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Royal diseases: 4 Russian rulers and heirs leveled by sickness

WEBPeter, according to contemporaries, had “beautiful features and noble posture,” and was very tall (203 centimeters, or 6 feet 8 inches). The tsar, however, didn’t enjoy good …

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Russian health folklore and ‘cure’ for the common cold

WEBDrinking a shot of vodka will help cure a cold. If you happen to be suffering from an open wound, slap some badger fat on it and your cut will be healed in no time. …

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11 top holiday destinations in the Soviet Union

WEB7. Sochi. Yuri Abramochkin/Sputnik. This was the main Black Sea town in the USSR to which countless Soviet citizens flocked on holiday. Departmental sanatoriums, parks …

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Why Russians prefer alternative medicine

WEBStrain the simmered down mixture. Put 5-10 drops of the resulting infusion in each ear, wait for one minute and then remove from the ear by tilting the head. Pour 3 …

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