Posts Tagged ‘faraway’

A Tale of Silk and Faraway Lands: Did the Romans Meet the Chinese?

Although located on opposite ends of the globe, ancient Rome and China were remarkably similar in their stature, as both commanded respect from the weaker kingdoms enveloped in their spheres of influence through the twin forces of military might and diplomatic astuteness.  Read more Section:  News Premium Preview Read Later 

Russia Expands Its Influence in Faraway Lands

Over the last decade, Russia has been successfully strengthening its influence in different parts of the world: first and foremost, in the countries of Asia and Africa.  The trade turnover with them has been growing every year, including the countries of South-East Asia, where Indonesia – the most populous state in the region (274 million […]

Russian daredevil skis at 130kph down icy Siberian road (VIDEO)

Stuntman Vitaly Slobodenyuk risked life and limb to take his skiing to the max, while friend Dmitry Koval pulled him along a snowy road in the Novosibirsk region. The two say they are experienced skiers and had practiced the risky ride many times. “Last time we did this, we managed to accelerate up to 140 […]

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