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From the author's first-person perspective, this book tells the details behind some cultural events, well-known figures, and scenic spots in Russia's modern and contemporary history, from Pushkin's hometown, Tolstoy Manor, and the Yesenin Museum to the site of the Yalta Conference and the ancient city of Kos in the Golden Ring. Troma, the Winter Olympics town Sochi, the legendary director Riazanov, the dolphin singer Vitas, the space hero Gagarin... Every character, work, and place name is widely recognized, but the anecdotes of the characters, the origin of the works, and the rise and fall of the scenery are not understood by most people. The author records his travels in the form of prose essays, and draws on his long-term experience in Sino-Russian cultural exchanges to elicit thoughts on Russia's eternal cultural charm. It is not only a literary travelogue, but also a background documentary that provides a glimpse into the current situation of contemporary Russian culture from individual cases.