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Proposed St. Petersburg Tower Breaks with Tradition

The historic city center of St. Petersburg is listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, but the proposed construction of a modern skyscraper that would dwarf the surrounding buildings has... ...

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About.co...Visitors — September 24

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Kandinsky Gallery on About.com

If you won't be able to make it to New York to see the Kandinsky exhibit at the Guggenheim, you can view images from this exhibit at About.com. Shelley Esaak,... ...

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About.co...Visitors — September 22

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Russian Culture Monday: Russian Patronymics

Russian patronymics are usually the most difficult aspect of Russian names for English speakers. The patronymic, derived from an individual's father's first name, takes the place of the middle name... ...

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About.co...Visitors — September 21

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Poland's Castle Hotels

Poland's castles - whether carefully preserved or in various states of ruin - attract visitors from all over. Many of these castles serve as museums and art galleries, but others... ...

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About.co...Visitors — September 19

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Rila Monastery: A Popular Destination in Bulgaria

Rila Monastery is the largest monastery in Bulgaria. Located in the Rila Mountains, it is also a popular pilgrimage site. Over the past year, Rila Monastery has welcomed over 1... ...

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About.co...Visitors — September 18

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Russian Culture Monday: Russian Nicknames and Diminutives

Among friends and family members, Russians are called by nicknames or diminutives that may sound nothing like the names from which they derive. For example, a boy named Evgeni or... ...

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About.co...Visitors — September 14