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Russia Crate
In this Atlas Crate, you can build an onion domes box, play gorodki, and explore Russia!
"Russia is the largest country in the world — and almost half of it is covered in forests! Who wood've guessed?"
Explore:
- The Game of Gorodki
- Designing Onion Domes
- Ballet
Fun Facts
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- Meet the Baikal seal. This small-but-sturdy critter can be found only in Lake Baikal, the world's largest, deepest, and oldest freshwater lake. Every winter when the lake freezes over, these clever little critters use their claws to dig breathing holes in the ice — a nifty trick that gets our seal of approval.
Animals: Baikal Seals
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- In St. Petersburg, school graduations are a time for waterworks — and we don't mean just the tears of proud parents. Every year, graduates are celebrated with the Scarlet Sails Festival — complete with music, fireworks, and a choreographed multimedia show on the Neva River starring a ship with bright red sails!
Festivals: Scarlet Sails
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- Deep within a forest in Kaliningrad, dozens of trees have grown squiggly, loopy trunks that make them look like they're dancing. No one's sure why. Some believe the trees were damaged by caterpillars. Others think it's the result of strong winds, or unstable dune sands. One thing's for certain — these trees sure know how to do the twist.
Awesomeness: Dancing Forest
Cool books
The Tale of the Firebird
written and illustrated by Gennady Spirin
The glowing firebird is a classic figure in Russian folklore. This version of the story is adapted from three Russian fairy tales: "Ivan-Tsarevitch and Gray Wolf," "Baba Yaga," and "Koshchei the Immortal." Russian-born author Genaddy Spirin illustrates his story with richly detailed paintings that weave an enchanting spell.
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