Edward Daniel Clarke (1769-1822) wrote in his famous book ‘Travels in Russia‘ which became a bestseller in 19th-century Europe: “The town of Kertchy, standing on the right of the ancient Panticapaeum, is now reduced to extreme wretchedness and insignificance. It was, not long since, of considerable consequence. The Russians, according to the statement made by several … Continue reading Wantonly destroying what is prized by enlightened nations is the Russians’ most striking national character trait, – wrote a British traveler observing Moscow’s vandalization of ancient Kerch/Panticapaeum in Crimea