But beyond their own aspirations, they could also play a symbolic role - if they win, the Russian national anthem will echo through the Sportski Center Čair in Niš, where 239 boxers have been ...

Also read 800,000 Tons of Russian Fuel Destroyed in Ukrainian Attacks As reported by Wirtualna Polska, Russia enforces strict regulations regarding national symbols such as the anthem and flag.

Before kick-off, the Russian national anthem was supposed to play, but a song by Queen came on instead. The final success only came on the third attempt. Russia's top football league's domestic ...

Just being able to hear my national anthem, see my flag ... That’s true even though the U.S. released a despicable Russian arms dealer, Viktor Bout, in exchange. The negative diplomatic ...

This led to the assassination of the Russian Governor General of Finland in 1904. Russification meant that a loyal part of the Empire had become an enemy of the Tsar. During Nicholas II’s reign ...

The civil service helped the Tsar run the Russian Empire, performing his will and maintaining his authority. Their privilege was owed to and dependent on their service to the Tsar. This created ...