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Brush up on your bird names in Russian here.

An evening exploring the fascinating world of Orthodox Christian icons and their place in museum collections.

Docent Jim Flynn offers a closer look at the Museum's collection of icons of the Virgin Mary, and their presentation and significance in Russian culture and religion, from the coming of Christianity in the 10th century to post-Soviet Russia in the 21st.

Russian National Orchestra founder and director Mikhail Pletnev had suffered a foot injury while hiking on the eve of the orchestra's first Hollywood Bowl concert. Associate director Dmitri Liss was tapped to fill Pletnev’s spot at the podium that first night — a daunting assignment no matter what your preparation.

Athletes to Watch in the Beijing Olympics

There is a Russian saying that “Nature ignores the children of geniuses.” Nothing could be less true in the case of Masha Mironova, 26. All the more so since her famous father, Andrei Mironov, was also the son of renowned actors.

The same 12 images as on our Wall Calendar, only smaller. It is printed on glossy card stock and features a sturdy “tenting” design, color coding of major holidays, and bilingual month names.

Americans Shoot Russian Hoops

The non-descript coffee shop on Moscow’s Pokrovka street is a popular hangout for bohemians and young, middle-class Russians. When asked where she would be most comfortable (meaning near the window or at the rear of the café), 25-year-old Yelena Morozova answers, without missing a beat, “On Venus.?

As a young boy, Igor Ovchinnikov, now 35, read lots of travel books and dreamed of becoming a train engineer. But his dream was dashed in 8th grade. 

This is one of the most beautiful calendars we have ever created. It features breathtaking images from all across Russia by acclaimed photographer Petr Ushanov.