40 UNCANNY FACTS ABOUT RUSSIA THAT WILL SURELY DROP YOUR JAW!

Fallen Monument Park

Between 1922 and 1991 Russia remained under the Soviet Union rule. There were several statues of Soviet heroes like Lenin and Stalin standing on every other location. When the Soviet Union fell, where did all these statues go? Most of them have been destroyed but some have been kept in the Fallen Monument Park in Moscow. Say what you will but they are truly fascinating to look at.

The Amber Room

Catherine Palace of Tsarskoye Selo is situated close to St. Petersburg and was once called home by the beloved Amber Room. This chamber was ridiculously luxurious with amber panels, gold leaf, and gold mirrors. During World War 2, this room was captured by the Nazis and placed in Königsberg to be rebuilt. This was the last information given about this room. Wondering what happened to it? Same!

Cloakroom Love

There is something about cloakrooms that Russians cannot get enough of. Most of the big businesses will always have a cloakroom. You would certainly not get to waltz inside a bar, restaurant, museum or gallery if you do not leave your coats in these cloakrooms. The masterminds who thought of this idea were baboushkas. These elderly women certainly do their job efficiently.

Whale Bone Alley

Yittygran Island in Russia is indeed a spectacular place. On the North Shore of this island, you will see that there are plenty of whale bones, enough for the whole place to be called Whale Bone Alley. The abundance of these bones has been put to good use, arranging them in an attractive and meaningful manner creating a tunnel-like effect. There have been many speculations but most agree that they are bones of whales being caught and fed on, kept on the island as souvenirs.

The World’s Most Beautiful Metro

Moscow’s Metro system has gained popularity because it is probably the most decadent metros in the world. The ceilings are have been decorated with amazing artwork and the floors are always kept clean and could give any museum in the world a run for its money. One mystery is the Metro-2 that is linked to a number of secret military bunkers. This has never been proven but in Russia, you never know.

Russia’s Ice Swimming Craze

For over a century, Prussians have been diving and swimming in minus 22-degree weather. There is an argument that it is to mark the start of winter while other claims it rejuvenates the health. 76-year-old Jitka Tauferova has revealed that ice swimming has changed her whole life. “The last time I had flu was 25 years ago and my back pain disappeared. Better blood circulation improves healing broken bones, and my heart is like a hammer. I feel great.”