Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture first performed (it was written in the course of a week in 1880 and was one of the composer's least favorite works) to mark the consecration of Christ the Savior Cathedral.

Think you know your vodka? Take this True/False quiz (just 12 items) about Russians and their vodka and see if you are right about that...

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

Some of the best Russian and Soviet films about World War II that you can stream online.

Recounting a 2008 meeting with activist Alexei Navalny, before he rose to prominence.

Kefir is the most popular fermented milk in Russia. But it did not get there overnight. Kefir and Russia have a long history...

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