Tag: Caucasus

A Reason to Visit Russia – Beautiful Landscapes

August 29, 2015

Russia’s Incredible Vistas A good reason to visit Russia are the incredible vistas one will encounter, places that are not only strikingly beautiful but mystical and mysterious at the same time. It is a land of plains and steppes that stretch for countless miles, its mountain ranges from the Caucasus, Urals, Altai, to lesser know Sayan … More A Reason to Visit Russia – Beautiful Landscapes

“Valenki” – Not Grandma’s boots any longer

May 2, 2014

Felt boots are boots made of wool fleece. The origin of felt boots were the traditional felt boots of the nomads of the Great Steppe, whose history counts more than 1500 thousand years. Felt boots became widespread only in the first half of the 19th century, when they began to produce them industrially. Felt footwear … More “Valenki” – Not Grandma’s boots any longer

North Ossetia-Alania – The Kingdom of the Alans

April 3, 2014

The Kingdom of Alania If you are a mountain lover like myself then this tiny republic in the Northern and Southern Caucasus will capture your heart. These majestic mountains were once the medieval kingdom of the Alans. What is truly fascinating is that the legends of  King Arthur, Knights of the Round Table, and the … More North Ossetia-Alania – The Kingdom of the Alans

Account of Russian Kaptar in Caucasus Mountains

December 23, 2013

1925 – Russia’s Caucasus Pamir Range, the Vanch Mountains In the surroundings of the little known Caucasus Pamir range during the year of 1925. The Red Army was  relentless pursuing  the White Russian Army which had been earlier that year ousted from Russia. While they had searched for them in the rugged terrain they heard … More Account of Russian Kaptar in Caucasus Mountains

World’s Oldest Honey Found in Georgia

September 8, 2013

Once upon a time in the country of Georgia, a very rich woman was entombed with necessities for the afterlife – including several containers of honey. The 5,500-year-old evidence suggests that the woman was a honey harvester by trade, as three varieties were discovered inside vessels remaining after many tomb raiders took the (presumably) more … More World’s Oldest Honey Found in Georgia

Big Cats Disappearing in Russia along with other species

August 4, 2013

Russian Desman AT KLYAZMA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, 120 miles east of Moscow, two rangers carefully draw an illegal fishing net from a floodplain lake into their small boat. Fish squirm in the contraption. Nearly half the net is in the boat when they notice a small, bedraggled animal with a long nose and scaly tail entangled … More Big Cats Disappearing in Russia along with other species

Cave Bears, Dolmens, and Waterfalls “Oh my” Ten things to do in Sochi

July 31, 2013

Akhshtyrskaya cave 1. The Akhshtyrskaya cave site is one of the most famous in all of Europe. The cave was discovered at the beginning of XX century by a French scholar, E. Martel. During all the years of excavations more than 6000 bones have been accounted for, 92% of which belonged to cave bears. The … More Cave Bears, Dolmens, and Waterfalls “Oh my” Ten things to do in Sochi

4,000 year old tomb of couple embracing found in Caucasus

July 12, 2013

Remains thought to be of chiefs or priests were found within a rectangular wooden chamber in an early level of the mound (above left). Offerings, including a bronze knife, votive vessels filled with ocher, an incense burner, and two vessels with stone lids, had been placed in the chamber’s corners. A grass shelter had been … More 4,000 year old tomb of couple embracing found in Caucasus

Found 2000 year old “Warrior’s Grave”, Deep in Caucasus Mountains, Yields Ancient Treasures

June 5, 2013

Deep in the Caucasus mountains a warrior‘s grave was opened which gave a glimpse into the past to a time when the Greek culture was at its height. Though these were not Greeks, but a group of peoples whose culture was just as rich in which these treasures were found. While the people were clearly … More Found 2000 year old “Warrior’s Grave”, Deep in Caucasus Mountains, Yields Ancient Treasures