Backstage With Russian Ballet Students May 13, 2015 - 11:00 pm More image galleries anniversary of a tragedy On This Day 24 Years Ago: Russia's Kursk Submarine Disaster The tragedy would become one of the biggest stains on President Vladimir Putin’s early rule. 1 Min read navy day In Photos: Russia Stages Showcase Naval Parade This year’s guest list reflects Russia’s shifting allies on the world stage after its invasion of Ukraine severed its ties with Europe. 1 Min read 'festival of flowers' In Photos: Ethnic Kryashens Celebrate Pitrau Folk Festival in Tatarstan Celebrated by the Kryashens, an Orthodox Christian ethnic sub-group of the Volga Tatars, the holiday has a deep folk and religious meaning. 1 Min read longest day In Photos: The Ancient Slavic Midsummer Holiday of Kupala Night Last weekend, people across Russia gathered to celebrate Ivan Kupala Night – an ancient Slavic festival to mark midsummer. Here’s how one Russian village... 1 Min read