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Today is the 401st anniversary of the crowning of the first Romanov Tsar, Mikhail, in 1613, and the end of the "Time of Troubles." This of course has nothing to do with current events. Just thought I'd mention it in passing. 

May 2 marks 300 years since the death of Prince Vasily Vasilyevich Golitsyn in remote northern exile.

Mikhail Bakunin played a role in uprisings all over the continent.

Everything of note on the travel front.

Readers write in with corrections and opinions.

An iconic radio tower in Moscow is in threat of being razed, despite what activists, international experts, or the law has to say about it.

All the news that fit.

Russia’s renewed interest in the Northern Sea Route is enabled by global warming and mirrors efforts of a century ago.

An excerpt from the final installment in a popular Russian sci-fi saga, to coincide with the novel’s release.

A review of two timely books on Russian political and expat culture, and an update to a most important language book.

It's spring, and that means rhubarb! Join us in whipping up a bit of rhubarb mousse.

For years, photographer Igor Shpilenok has sought out the elusive wild tulips of Southern Russia and Kalmykia. Last spring he finally saw them. Sort of.