40+ Odd Facts About Russia You Didn’t Know About

8.) Some medicine students burned Beatles’ albums onto old X-rays

As most goods and services from the west the distribution of Beatles albums under the Soviet Union was forbidden by the government. During that time people became creative and found ways to have access to things.

9.) Painting of Prince Vladimir


Back in 988 AD Prince Vladimir converted to Christianity and then converted all Russians chose Christianity over Islam because they didn’t want to give up alcohol. Islam, was rejected because of its teachings prohibiting booze. Prince Vladimir is reported to have said that ‘the joy of Rus is in drinking.’

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