September 07, 2016 No Calendar, No Life Why are calendars so great? Give me a few minutes, and I will blow your mind. Culture History Humor Russia File
August 03, 2016 5 Pearls of Wisdom from Fazil Iskander Fazil Iskander, a missile in the world of Soviet literature, passed away on July 31. Here are five of his pearls of wisdom on humor, science, politics, Stalin, and the Russian soul. Culture Literature Russia File
July 25, 2016 Vasnetsov, Painter and Planet: An Art Gallery July 25 is the 155th birthday of Apollinary Vasnetsov, who is both a renowned painter of medieval Russia and a fixture in the night sky. Art Culture History Russia File
July 08, 2016 Fevronia's Day On July 8, Russia celebrates the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity, a holiday aimed at promoting traditional family values, more commonly known as Fevronia's Day. What's it all about? Culture History Holidays Religion Russia File
June 16, 2016 Rudolf Nureyev's Great Leap to Freedom Ballet great Rudolf Nureyev leapt out of Soviet jurisdiction and into the wider world of Western ballet on June 16, 1961. His leap was as much a political move as a dance move. Art Culture History Politics Russia File
June 06, 2016 Quotable Pushkin for Six Everyday Occasions In honor of Alexander Pushkin's 217th birthday, here's a small sample of his poems to show that his writing isn't just pretty and witty – it can help you through almost any situation. Culture Language Literature Russia File
April 20, 2016 Piter's Five Must-Stroll Streets (that are not Nevsky) After you finish strolling St. Petersburg's Nevsky Prospect, you'll want to visit these five must-stroll streets in the Northern Palmyra, to get a feel for the rest of the city. Art Culture Literature Travel Russia File
April 16, 2016 A Photo Guide to Russia's Lesser-Known WWII Sites 2015 marked the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. Revisit the history on this tour of St. Petersburg and Moscow's war sites – the ones you may not find in the guidebook. Culture History Photography Russia File
April 14, 2016 Russia's Favorite Rebel and His Bloody Capture Turn 345 On April 14, 1671, Cossacks captured rebel leader Stenka Razin and ended his rebellion against the tsar. Here’s some background on Razin’s uprising, and what it meant for the fate of Russia. Culture History Politics Russia File
April 12, 2016 Gagarin Lives! Yury Gagarin’s 108-minute space flight on April 12, 1961, propelled him to a level of celebrity never before known to any Soviet. His smiling face graced postal stamps, Palekh souvenir boxes, and fine porcelain, as he mingled with the beau monde of planet Earth. Culture Int'l Relations Science Russia File
April 06, 2016 8 Perfect Pitstops Along the Trans-Siberian Railway 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 Russia File
April 02, 2016 Katya Everdeenova? No. YA Fiction Set in Russia? Yes. We're seeing a growth spurt in literature for kids and teens set in Russia. That means magic, time travel, and Stalinism all rolled up in one. Culture History Literature Politics Russia File