In the 19th century, Russians knew little about the United States and had distorted views of American customs.

🔻When the Ministry of Public Education sent Joseph Gamel to America in 1853 to study the state of science, Nicholas I approved the mission with the instruction: "To obligate him with a secret order absolutely not to dare to eat human flesh in America."

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A Gem in the Crown: Catherine Park, Tsarskoye Selo

🔻Step back in time and wander through the breathtaking Catherine Park, a jewel in the crown of the Tsarskoye Selo Museum-Reserve.

🔻This sprawling masterpiece of landscape design, adorned with elegant pavilions and exquisite sculptures, offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

🔻The park was initially laid out in the 17th century during the reign of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, who gifted the estate to his wife, Tsarina Maria Miloslavskaya. It was later transformed by Empress Catherine I in the 18th century, who commissioned the renowned Italian architect, Bartolomeo Rastrelli, to create the magnificent Catherine Palace. 

🔻Whether you're an art lover, history buff, or simply seeking a moment of peace amidst nature's beauty, Catherine Park is an unforgettable experience.

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🧡 Санкт Петербург
     St Petersburg

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• Не стой над душой! 
[ni stoy nad du-shoy]
SLT: Don't stand above (my) soul

Meaning:
Stop watching me working! Don`t hover over me! Stop breathing down my neck!

🔻This colloquial expression is used when someone is trying to do something and feels like they're being watched too closely or when someone feels pressured or rushed.

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Registration card of a prostitute in Nizhny Novgorod. Russian Empire, 1904.

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