A look at the astonishing rise in cell phone use in Russia. One report indicates that over 60% of Russians now have cell phones, versus just 25% two years ago.

Why is it that Russians don't answer email? We explore this conundrum, and whether it has some roots in Russian business or personal culture.

The revival of interest in kvas.

A few weeks ago our company, Russian Information Services, agreed to take over as publisher of Russian Life.

A look at no-frills debutante in the Russian aero market, Transaero.

Foreign workers, vodka decline, what Russians think of perestroika, and, of course, a Last Word.

All sorts of recruiters, from “local authorities” to women on maternity leave – not all of them in Russia – are convincing people to sign contracts to fight in Russia’s War on Ukraine. Russians are making money by sending other Russians off to war.