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We asked our editors, advisors, and frequent contributors to share a Russian literary work they felt was particularly apt to read during The Great Pause.

As the коронавирусная пандемия (the coronavirus pandemic) still affects just about every aspect of our lives, it has, of course, been changing the way we speak.

A look at the history and cultural influence of dachas.

A beet-based cold soup to spice up your summer soirees...

In this issue's language learning section, we let a little sunshine in...

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

Find out what the deal is with Russia's stone belt – the Ural Mountains.

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.

The reboot of a classic Russian cartoon features some modern updates.

This week's we feature a smattering of things that are somewhere they shouldn't be, including drugs, tanks, mammoths, kids, and (of course) Lenin.

“It's nice to receive such news from Europe!”

- Ukrainian singer Ani Lorak on winning the revote for Eurovision 2008