Two Russian Warships in China for Joint Naval Exercises

Two Russian warships have arrived in the southern Chinese port city of Zhanjiang to take part in joint naval exercises, the Russian Defense Ministry said Saturday. China and Russia have greatly reinforced ties since the start of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine that began in February 2022. Their common goal is also to reduce…

In Ancient Rus the Fig was King

The fig might seem to be an exotic fruit, but it has been a culinary treat in Russia for ages. Hundreds of years ago it was brought by Asian merchants to Muscovy. Most commonly called a wine berry, this fruit was written about in many ancient books. Figs are an amazing fruit. They are harvested…