Asya Lisina created a beautiful and somewhat surprising cover for the current issue of Russian Life. We asked her to explain herself...

Life and folklore in the remote Russian Far North

Russian scientists have restored the steppe of Kulikovo – just as it was when the country's seminal battle was fought in 1380.

There are two kinds of fast learners: robots and schoolchildren. Meanwhile, an odd cosmonaut tradition comes under siege.

“Mother Russia” is much more than a stereotype. Everyone has opinions on it, Russian rock musicians included.

Presidents eating ice cream, kids reporting toy theft to police… summer is almost over, thank Allah. 

Readers send us their stories of interesting train journeys and interactions.

Today is the birthday of Lev Tolstoy. We scoured our archives and offer a listing of 17 articles we have published on the great author over the years.

In which we explore the cats, catacombs, and contraband of a Russian imperial port.

A former lawyer saves 233 lives, and a guy finds hell in Yaroslavl. Also, your next delivery guy might deliver on horseback.

Petersburg’s most famous statue raises as many questions as it answers.

Suing Putin (not over the protests) and selling a babushka's jam.