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The first earthling to perish in space was the Soviet space dog Laika. Soon thereafter, the first earthlings to orbit the planet – 60 years ago this summer – were Belka and Strelka.

He was a talented artist but an even more gifted itinerate photographer. What he captured 120 years ago is remarkable.

January 7 is Russian Orthodox Christmas, which calls for a Christmas dish. But the chosen one, kutya, is much more than a winter holiday treat.

Vsevolod Ivanov’s books have long since been largely forgotten, and today it is hard to decide whether or not his current obscurity is deserved.

Yury Luzhkov, who died in December from complications during routine heart surgery, is difficult to pin to a particular pantheon of Russian political figures.

In Russia, a bus ride is always more than a bus ride, especially when it stops over at Klava’s patty shop.

It always hurts when death comes. Particularly when it is sudden and all too early.

From the diaries of the US Minister to Russia, George Washington Campbell, 200 years ago.

A collection of news items, quotes, and tidbits of interest from around the Russia space.

Snowboarder and filmmaker Igor Popelyukh was enjoying himself off-piste at Sheregesh Ski Resort in Kemerovo Region when a large grouse got seriously pissed off.

What do our 20 most popular articles of 2019 have in common?

Three Russian films have been shortlisted for the Oscars this year, in three different categories. Some critics say it is unprecedented and a sign the country's creative industry is on the upturn.