July 01, 2021 A Century Ago On August 7, 1921, Alexander Blok, died in St. Petersburg. Widely considered the greatest poet of the Silver Age of Russian poetry. History Literature
July 01, 2021 The Girl from the Hermitage Molly Gartland’s The Girl from the Hermitage follows the turns of fate over nearly a century of a single family in St. Petersburg, whose lives are forever altered by a portrait assignment. Art History Literature St. Petersburg
July 01, 2021 Two Days On spy films, summits, and finding a way to live together. Espionage History Int'l Relations
July 01, 2021 More than a Cookie For some 300 years, the residents of Gorodets, near Nizhny Novgorod, have been making a spicy cookie famous throughout the country, and perhaps the world. Food & Drink History Regions
July 01, 2021 Famine and Relief In 1921, Russia was in a catastrophic state. Famine raged, and American aid proved crucial to the nation's survival. History Int'l Relations
June 30, 2021 Nice and Refreshing Russia announces "Sputnik Light," the not-actually-low-cal version of their Sputnik V vaccine. Government Health Social Issues Russia File
June 30, 2021 A Soviet Bake-Off and Blini Julia Frey's parents, Victor and Victoria, created beautiful feasts in the Soviet times. For Victor, it meant getting cake equipment tailor-made and becoming the best baker in town. For Victoria, it was cooking a Russian and Ukranian storm. Julia cooks, bakes and reminisces about her "great childhood" in London. Family Food & Drink Russians Abroad Food Stories Russia File
June 30, 2021 The Rainbow Menace “The demand for primitive toys suggests that not all of society, but a certain stratum, are inclined to simple decisions. Our society is approaching a situation where we will collapse into the abyss of simple solutions to complex issues.” – Russian psychologist, politician, and head of the Department of Personality Psychology at Moscow State University Alexander Asmolov warns of the risks of Simple-Dimples, Squishies, and Pop-its Children Health Social Issues Quote
June 29, 2021 Britney's Plight Takes Flight, And Putin's "Troops" Speak Out News of Britney Spears’s recent appearance in court has crossed the globe, and a well-meaning group of supporters in Russia have taken offense at her plight. Humor Internet Music Pop Culture Women Russia File
June 28, 2021 Let There Be Light A policeman had a bright idea for how to use his money to help his native village. Cities & Towns Gifts Regions Rural Life Russia File
June 27, 2021 Alice by Another Name, and Nabokov, Too In some other Wonderland, she may have remained Alice – but when a certain Sirin heard of her plight, his messy meddling left her convinced she was Anya. Children History Literature Russians Abroad Russia File
June 26, 2021 Soccer Takes Over St. Petersburg St. Petersburg hosts one-eleventh of the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament this summer. Cities & Towns Sports St. Petersburg Urban Life Russia File