Rewriting the Code How salt riots and a young tsar led to a Zemsky Sobor and a new body of laws, The Council Code.
Are You Old-School or New-Format? Some thoughts on backwardness, falling behind, and the challenges of change.
The Visitation In 1947, on the 17th day of February, one of the largest meteorites to strike the Earth in the twentieth century fell in the Russian Far East. Its landing site was a perfect spot from which to watch the Geminid meteor showers.
Environment Humor Regions The Weekly Russia File February 21, 2019 Black Snow, Brown Bears, and Sore Losers
Environment Humor Int'l Relations The Weekly Russia File February 7, 2019 A Whole New World (of Nuclear Weapons)
January 28, 2014 7 Myths About Russian Cuisine By Darra Goldstein There are many myths surrounding Russian food. Darra Goldstein, author of the cookbook, A Taste of Russia, addresses seven common ones. Food & Drink
October 14, 2016 Five Wild Facts about St. Basil's Cathedral By Alice E.M. Underwood On October 14, 1991, St. Basil’s Cathedral was reopened after six decades. Here are five fun facts in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Cathedral’s rebirth. Culture History Religion
February 06, 2014 A Baker's Dozen of Translation and Language Resources By Paul E. Richardson Whether you are a budding translator of Russian-English texts, are reading Russian literature in the original, or just want to improve your Russian, there are countless resources waiting for you on the internet. Here's our list of the best... Language Reference
June 20, 2017 Woe From Wit (bilingual) One of the most famous works of Russian literature, the four-act comedy in verse Woe from Wit skewers staid, nineteenth century Russian society, and it positively teems with “winged phrases” that are essential colloquialisms for students of Russian and Russian culture. Humor Literature Bilingual Books Fiction
December 12, 2016 Murder and the Muse KGB Chief Andropov has tapped Matyushkin to solve a brazen jewel heist from Picasso’s wife at the posh Metropole Hotel. But when the case bleeds over into murder, machinations, and international intrigue, not everyone is eager to see where the clues might lead. Fiction
April 06, 2016 8 Perfect Pitstops Along the Trans-Siberian Railway By Emily Kelso In 1891, Russian Tsar Alexander III signed a document initiating the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway. And not only is it the longest railway in the world; it's got some interesting stops along the line, too. Culture Photography Regions Travel
February 23, 2019 Russian National Orchestra in Concert Hancher Auditorium | Iowa City, IA Mikhail Pletnev conducts the Russian National Orchestra during its February 2019 tour across the US. This concert in Iowa City, IA features works by Rachmaninov and Prokofiev. Music
February 19, 2019 to February 24, 2019 Pop-up Makerspace: Plastics! Museum of Russian Icons | Clinton, Massachusetts Recycle your used plastic (milk jugs, yogurt containers, plastic bags, anything that can be repurposed) and create a work of art at the same time.This edition of the Museum's Pop-up Makerspace encourages children and families to find a second purpose for their single-use plastics that would otherwise end up in a landfill. Other Seminar
February 26, 2019 Russian National Orchestra in Concert McCallum Theatre | Palm Desert, CA Mikhail Pletnev conducts the Russian National Orchestra during its February 2019 tour across the US. This concert in Palm Desert, CA features works by Rachmaninov. Music
February 27, 2019 Russian National Orchestra in Concert Granada Theatre | Santa Barbara, CA Mikhail Pletnev conducts the Russian National Orchestra during its February 2019 tour across the US. This concert in Santa Barbara, CA features works by Rachmaninov. Music
February 28, 2019 Russian National Orchestra in Concert Segerstrom Concert Hall | Costa Mesa, CA Mikhail Pletnev conducts the Russian National Orchestra during its February 2019 tour across the US. This concert in Costa Mesa, CA features works by Glazunov, Chopin, and Prokofiev. Music
March 02, 2019 Russian National Orchestra in Concert Mondavi Center for the Arts | Davis, CA Mikhail Pletnev conducts the Russian National Orchestra during its February 2019 tour across the US. This concert in Davis, CA features works by Rachmaninov. Music
March 03, 2019 Russian National Orchestra in Concert Davies Symphony Hall | San Francisco, CA Mikhail Pletnev conducts the Russian National Orchestra during its February 2019 tour across the US. This concert in Davis, CA features works by Rachmaninov. Music
February 10, 2019 to March 03, 2019 Smile Upon Us, Lord Traveling | Multiple Cities, US ​Rimas Tuminas' adaptation of two novels by fellow Lithuanian, Grigory Kanovich, is a dreamy, ruminative, comedic road trip, centering around the parlous fortunes of Eastern European Jews at the start of the 20th century. Film Theater
March 01, 2019 to March 03, 2019 31st Annual Russian Festival Russian Center of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA The 31st Annual Russian Festival at the Russian Center of San Francisco is a celebration of Russian food, music, song, dance and arts and crafts. Festival
March 08, 2019 An Evening of Russian Music and Ballet Mizner Park Auditorium | Boca Raton, FL Featuring stars from the Russian National Orchestra and the Bolshoi Ballet. Expect an exhilarating evening of Russian ballet, including music from Swan Lake and other favorites. Dance Music
March 09, 2019 Interactive Lecture Amulets, Talismans, & Reliquaries Museum of Russian Icons | Clinton, Massachusetts Throughout history, humans have been found to use a variety of found and manipulated materials to adorn themselves for purposes including religious worship, rites of passage, and as powerful symbols of protection for the wearer. Lecture
March 23, 2019 Curator's Talk with Lisa Crossman Museum of Russian Icons | Clinton, Massachusetts Join Fitchburg Art Museum Curator Lisa Crossman for an engaging look at the art of Konstantin Simun in his latest exhibition, The Sacred in the Profane. Lecture
