Country guide

Greece – a land of colors and emotions

Apartments in Munich: Not by Beer Alone...

Munich is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Germany, the capital of Bavaria. In size, only Berlin and Hamburg rival it. And Munich is also an excellent place for investment.

Some facts from the history of Finland

Finland is the northernmost country in the world. A quarter of its territory lies beyond the Arctic Circle. Snowfalls there begin in October and end only in mid-May. It is here that different…

"Greened" Stockholm

Snow-covered streets of the Old Town, where medieval Scandinavian architecture houses coexist with typically German ones, the businesslike concentration of central streets turning into the main…

Egypt's Mysteries Attract the Curious

One of the most interesting and important archaeological discoveries ever made on the small Giza plateau, where the three great and famous pyramids (Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure) now stand, is the…

Land of Pleasures and Exotic Massage

Thailand has long attracted many tourists who wish to enjoy the beautiful climate of this wondrous country. Many of these tourists are keen on various exotic services, including the famous Thai…

Face of American Nationality

The life of American society is in no way regulated by national traditions as we understand them. The national in America is a curiosity, an atavism, a manifestation of inertia and even laziness. A…

To Understand a Country, You Need to Know Its History

General information about Argentina can be found in reference books, but that is not the most important thing. The main thing is to understand what human environment, economic conditions, and state…

The Land of Maple Syrup

"Oh, what a great country Canada is," Zhora Gershwin told me over a mug of ginger beer in Toronto. Zhora emigrated to Canada three years ago and therefore had the right to discuss the advantages and…

The Fifth Point on the World Map

The fifth point of any questionnaire (nationality) in Soviet times caused the greatest difficulties for a substantial part of our compatriots. Write 'Jew' in this line – and the path to a prestigious…

Theme of the Issue – Canada

"Land of the Maple Leaf." "Land of Blue Lakes." "So much like Russia..." "Pancakes with maple syrup." What else? Hurons – the last of the Mohicans. A good neighbor – that same America... That's about…

Native Americans

More than just Native American blood flows in the veins of eight out of every ten American Indians. According to U.S. law, a person can be considered an 'Indian' if they prove that one of their…