ROTTR -Siberia and Mount Belukha ect pt.1

Original post from: January 19, 2017  re-posted March 31, 2020 When Rise of the Tomb Raider opened, and we saw Lara and Jonah contemplating climbing the pyramid shaped peak ahead of them, it was exciting, yes. However, I was thinking that mountain looked like something I know I have seen before. At least something similar. I am not too sure if the mountain and chain … Continue reading ROTTR -Siberia and Mount Belukha ect pt.1

My Times in Russia: ROTTR Amber Necklace

  The fact that this necklace is made of Baltic amber and from Russia fascinates me no end. It takes me back to the time I was in Russia and visited the Catherine Palace of Tsarskoye Selo near Saint Petersburg among many other beautiful places there. I shall expound upon those in later articles. The whole family, 9 of us, took another Disney cruise, only … Continue reading My Times in Russia: ROTTR Amber Necklace

Kitezh: A Legend With Tangible Roots!(Spoilers) 20th Celebration

20 years of raiding! Please note that his article belongs to a series in celebration of the forthcoming 20th anniversary of Tomb Raider. By now we know that Lara goes to Siberia in pursuit of the lost city of Kitezh (Russian: Ки́теж)  However, did you know that the actual Lake Svetloyar where the city is supposedly located is not in Siberia but western Russia? It is … Continue reading Kitezh: A Legend With Tangible Roots!(Spoilers) 20th Celebration

Rise of the Tomb Raider Based on Russian Folklore: 20th Celebration

20 years of raiding!   As many of you know, the game Rise of the Tomb Raider is the latest Tomb Raider game and the game that the 20th anniversary will centre.  Lara is on the march to find the secret of immortality. If I think about what draws me into the Tomb Raider series and cultivates such drive for the forthcoming instalment, I would … Continue reading Rise of the Tomb Raider Based on Russian Folklore: 20th Celebration