Historic Heroes of Russia

Boris Godunov, Ivan III, and Alexander Nevsky are Immortalized Russian history would be incomplete without knowing the legends and facts behind its heroes, whose names have been given to streets, cathedrals, and operas. Historical heroes of Russia exist in legend, and they have been kept alive in literature, artwork, and music. In many instances, it is impossible to separate fact from these legends, as in the... [read full story]