February 05, 2022 Of Ice and Snowmen The Snow and Ice in Moscow international festival, happening now, brings together artists from across the world to create brilliant works of art. Art Cities & Towns Culture Moscow Regions
February 01, 2022 Bringing Warmth to the Arctic Russia's Arctic towns are overdue for a makeover and graffiti is just what these chilly outposts need. Architecture Art Cities & Towns Culture Government
January 31, 2022 Valuing Values In an effort to prevent the "cult of selfishness," Russia's Ministry of Culture is implementing a project to preserve traditional values in 2022. Culture Government
January 28, 2022 Frozen Traditions, The Epiphany Swim Religious or not, January 19th marks the day in which thousands of Russians dunk themselves in freezing waters for the annual Epiphany swim. Culture Holidays Religion
January 23, 2022 Not Quite Business as Usual Sellers of souvenirs? They’re missing you, folks! But perhaps not that much. Art Culture Economy Gifts St. Petersburg Travel
January 16, 2022 The One Where "Friends" Is Big in Russia Russian fans of Friends can have the ultimate immersive experience at four themed cafes. Art Culture Film & TV Food & Drink Urban Life
January 01, 2022 TikTok Gets Cultured TikTok isn’t just for kiddies these days. The video streaming platform offers a range of people, such as those of Russia’s many ethnic groups, the opportunity to educate others about their cultures. Culture Internet Media Pop Culture
January 01, 2022 Statues, Beer, and Prison Heads Our bimonthly roundup of news on Russia most others missed. Culture Environment Law Moscow
December 29, 2021 Sock the Competition The Russian town of Rasskazovo hosts the very first all-Russian sock knitting championship. Art Culture
December 25, 2021 Fyodor in Florence Florence, Italy, is joining in on the Dostoyevsky anniversary fun. Art Biographies Culture Int'l Relations Literature Russians Abroad
December 22, 2021 A Sweet Treat "Ancient instincts work – I licked the thing." – Hermitage artist-restorer Galina Fedorova discovers a candy stuck to the ball gown of Grand Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna, sister of Tsar Nicholas II. Art Culture History
December 21, 2021 Snow Fright A granddaughter of Father Christmas who is blonde, slim, and very kind? This year’s Snow Maiden doesn’t seem to fit the bill. Culture Holidays