I can not be responsible for everyone... I visited many countries of the world and Greece impressed me very much. Especially I liked the monasteries of Meteora, Delphi, Chalkidiki and Parthenon of course )
I think historically and religion wise Russia (as many Eastern European countries) see Greece as their spiritual fathers through the Byzantine Empire. I could be wrong, but that's my impression
I was in the Peloponnese and admired the Corinthian canal. This post describes my whole journey through Greece
Greattttt post!!! Judging from you, Russians are fond of Greece too huh? :)))
I can not be responsible for everyone... I visited many countries of the world and Greece impressed me very much. Especially I liked the monasteries of Meteora, Delphi, Chalkidiki and Parthenon of course )
I think historically and religion wise Russia (as many Eastern European countries) see Greece as their spiritual fathers through the Byzantine Empire. I could be wrong, but that's my impression
I often heard this version, it is possible that it is really so. Even our president visited Athos...