 | A 1908 explosion destroyed houses up to 200 miles away in Siberia. Now
believed to be a comet, what is referred to as the Tunguska
"event" remains a mysterious happening. |
| Despite the distance, some Russians still travel great distances for a
traditional honeymoon photo with Lake Baikal as a backdrop. The lake is the
deepest in the world. |
| In Siberia you are considered a wimp if you put down the flaps of your fur
hat over your ears if it's above 0 degrees F. |
| How many Russians are there? Although scattered throughout the former
Soviet republics, within Russia today there are only 145 million people. |
| Poetry and chess are national passions in Russia |
