How does Baba Yaga celebrate her special day? Head to Yekaterinberg to find out.

A young Russian blogger and his accomplice published a video of vehicular hooliganism on September 1.

These eight outstanding Soviet comedies show ​​some of what has made Russians laugh over the past century. Most are still watched today. (First in our new series on learning about Russia through its films.)

Big cats can rest easy knowing that both the Amur Tiger and the Amur Leopard have been declared safe from the possibility of extinction. 

In May, the Russian Federation temporarily banned the export of grechka, also known as buckwheat, from June 5 to August 31.

Russia is hoping to host the Olympics for the third time – in 2036.

Belarus opens Russia's eight annual tank biathlon with tutus and Swan Lake.

While that face might look sweet and innocent, recent allegations against Pushok the cat claim otherwise. 

At the beginning of July, the Russian government re-tire-d a form of folk art  dear to many: the lawn tire.

A shawarma shop accidentally delves into urban agriculture, much to the delight of city residents. 

After almost ten years, the Alexander Palace, the final home of the Romanovs, is back and open for visitors.

An often-overlooked high-seas tale of swashbuckling adventure, empire, and exchange between Russia and Japan.