Russian flight attendants were surveyed to determine the characteristics of an ideal passenger.

Russia and Turkey are split over the use of an iconic Istanbul— er, Constantinople— monument.

A well-known Russian doctor used ice cream as a clue for a tricky diagnosis.

Ultra-conservative Russian Orthodox priest Father Sergei has had quite the summer.

The Kremlin said that the president's dirty laundry is not for sale on the internet.

A famous Chinese artist was so inspired by his visit to the Hermitage, that he created a whole exhibit.

Russian grammar is tough, even for the Russians that make official constitutional-referendum ballots.

If Russia has its way, German history students could be reading a new article by none other than the president himself.

A Russian astronaut became the first person in the world to participate in voting from orbit.

Experts report that Russian drinking habits over the last couple of months have gotten a bit lighter.

In this Cindarella story, a woman is lauded for keeping formation in a parade despite losing one of her shoes.

Dancing noses, we have dancing noses, people! This week's video of the week is courtesy of Gogol, Shostakovich, and The Royal Opera.