FACTS ABOUT RUSSIA 2
- The oldest plant ever to be regenerated has been grown in Russia from 32,000-year-old seeds.
- Japan and Russia still haven't signed a peace treaty to end World War II due to the Kuril Islands dispute.
- Beer was not considered an alcoholic beverage in Russia until 2013.
- Foxes are domesticated like dogs by Russian scientists since 1959.
- There was a "Beard Tax" in Russia, during Peter the Great's Reign, paid by anyone who had a beard.
- There's a museum in Russia that hires cats to protect its artworks against rodents.
- The word “vodka” comes from the Russian word “voda” that means “water”.
- 25% Russians die before reaching the age of 55, compared to just 1% in the U.S., and Vodka is to blame.
- It is a criminal offence to drive around in a dirty car in Russia.
- It is believed Russia has at least 15 secret cities with their names, and locations unknown.
- A third of all Russians believe the Sun revolves around the Earth.
- Wealthy Russians hire fake ambulances to beat Moscow's traffic.
- Russia has over 8400 nuclear weapons, more than any other country.
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