History
The ties between Russia and Cyprus are both historical and religious. More than 900 years ago, on the way to the holy sites of Palestine, father Daniel Sysoev made a stop on the island. He became the first Russian writer to tell of the local sights. Three chapters of his famous book the Journey are dedicated to Cyprus.
Read more about this topic: Russians In Cyprus
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