Ivan IV (the Terrible) renounces the throne in a play to gain absolute power. Two days later a delegation arrives at Alexandrovskaya Sloboda to convince him to return to power on terms he dictates.

Why is Georgian food so popular in Russia? Turns out there's more to it than deliciousness.

Russia’s Ministry of Health discussed ways vodka can affect the coronavirus (spoiler alert: not much).

A lovely short film on Brighton Beach's Your Highness Babushka Beauty Contest.

Forget vodka – dessert is the best part of Russian meals.

How it was that in the eighteenth century Russian mythology was trumped-up in the Western manner? Who wanted it? And where did we get Lel, Yarilo and Zimtserla? We explain everything you'd want to know about Russian fakelore.

On this, the occasion of the great writer's 200th birthday, we offer some links to stories we have published about him over the years, as well as some cool videos. Happy reading and viewing!