November 03, 2021 Gogol in the Middle Russia and Ukraine have a long history of disputes over beloved territory, to say the least… But this time, it’s Gogol. History Int'l Relations Literature Russia File
November 02, 2021 Vaccination is the Cat's Meow The Moscow Regional Coronavirus Headquarters are using all the available weapons at their disposal to fight the spread of COVID-19, and they've pulled out their biggest gun yet: cat memes. Animals Health Internet Moscow Russia File
November 01, 2021 A Good Sign Researchers in Novosibirsk are working to develop the world's first Russian Sign Language-to-text translator. Internet Language Science Russia File
October 30, 2021 At Home with Dostoyevsky If, for some reason, you ever find yourself in the small town of Staraya Russa, be sure to check out Dostoyevsky's summer house. History Literature Rural Life Russia File
October 30, 2021 The Best Dostoyevsky Artwork at the Russian Museum For one month only, the Russian Museum is celebrating the life of Fyodor Dostoyevsky with a 200th birthday exhibit. Art Biographies History Holidays St. Petersburg Russia File
October 30, 2021 Happy 200th, Dostoyevsky! On this, the occasion of the great writer's 200th birthday, we offer some links to stories we have published about him over the years, as well as some cool videos. Happy reading and viewing! History Literature Russia File
October 29, 2021 Quote-Unquote Eternal Flame Due to a gas shortage, one former Soviet city has been forced to shut off a war memorial: an "eternal" flame that was never supposed to stop burning. Cities & Towns Economy Int'l Relations Military War Russia File
October 27, 2021 A Mustachioed Medusa What could be more sinister than a Medusa with a mustache? A hint: a Medusa with a mustache and a reputation for being Europe’s last dictator. Art Politics St. Petersburg Russia File
October 26, 2021 The Cat's Out of the Suitcase A new statue in Kurgan is decidedly not the cat's pajamas, and after less than a week on display is being taken down due to public outcry. Animals Art Culture Humor Russia File
October 25, 2021 Scoot Safely Russia's ministry of transportation has created a set of rules and regulations for electric scooters. Government Transportation Urban Life Russia File
October 24, 2021 Biopics: Monarchs, Heroes, and Their Fans Eleven recent biopics highlight fascinating histories of Russians of ages past. Biographies Film & TV History Culture Through Film Russia File
October 23, 2021 Defending a Mural to the Death If you don't know short-lived Soviet rock musician Igor Talkov, you should. His St. Petersburg mural is under threat. Art Music St. Petersburg Russia File