Russian Fun Facts

Russia has a fascinating history. It's beautiful ancient churches and palaces lend themselves to this statement. I have found a wealth of resources about Russia and her leaders at the local library.

Did you know...

Using DNA testing, Anna Anderson was proved not to be the Grand Duchess Anastasia

Catherine the Great of Russia, was not Russian. She was born a (minor) German Princess, Princess Sophie

Moscow, the ancient capitol of Russia was 850 years old in 1998.

The last Romanov Tsar of Russia (for a few hours) was Michael Romanov in 1917, which was also the name of the first Romanov Tsar (No other Romanov Tsar was ever named Michael.)

Russians use a patriarchal name as a middle name. They take the first name of their father and add vich (son of) for boys, or ovna or evna (daughter of) for girls. Try it!!!