There are wondrous things under the sea… but don’t get in too deep over your head.

Forced to retire from the entertainer’s life at an early age, Victor turned the world into his stage.

In early March, when Moscow is still buried under more than a meter of snow and people are buried under many inches of fur and heavy wool, there is nothing more annoying than Instagram photos of daffodils, forsythia and cherry blossom buds.

Even when you do a good deed, you need to pay attention, or you may chart a new road to humility.

In which an artist tries to get out of a job illustrating a brochure and ends up getting sucked into a Pushkin meme vortex.

Moss, kneeless bears, diamonds, and volunteers (not serfs) are the worth of Russia’s earth.

A time-travelling tour of Russia from aristocats to nosy bureaucrats

This week’s TWERF will amaze you, amuse you, and possibly give you nightmares.

Defending gay rights, yoga, recycling, and a stress-free childhood. Yes, in Russia.

Old meets new in the Far North, while both pranksters and public officials see their performances go awry.

Snow leopards, cannabis, and nudity are trending in Russia.

Russia thaws. People have thoughts. Not always good ones.