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Mikhail Lermontov, whom many consider Russia‘s second greatest poet, was born 200 years ago. We consider the enduring mysteries of his philosophy and work.

Two hundred years ago, after Napoleon's downfall, the heads of Europe got together to fashion the new Europe, which they wanted to look rather a lot like the old Europe, except Tsar Alexander wanted some changes.

In October 1604, an army under the command of a man claiming to be Dmitry, son of Ivan IV (the Terrible), crossed the Russian border from Poland. Dmitry – now generally believed to be the impostor Grigory Otrepyev actually succeeded. For a time.

Three documentarians traveled to one of Russia‘s most pristine, remote locations to film wolves that have never before had contact with humans. We tag along.

Every time one thinks that things just can‘t get any worse on the US-Russian relations front, they do.

A look back at the oft maligned Nikita Khrushchev, on the 50th anniversary of his ouster.

A look a the neologisms of the Ukraine war, and Russia's neoactivist Duma.

This issue's language insert looks at the work of Yuri Nagibin, featured in the Calendar section.

In retaliation for the West's sanctions on Russia, Russian sanctions... itself.

Make your Russian a bit healthier with this dose of medical speak.

Did you know September 1 is more than just Labor Day? Read on to find out how Russians celebrate September 1, the Day of Knowledge, the first day of school.

A third excerpt from Alexei Bayer's mystery novel Murder at the Dacha. Inspector Matushkin visits a suburban police station and witnesses some "enhanced interrogation techniques" gone wrong.