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‘Vladimir’: A Putin Play Where Putin Never Appears

“Vladimir” is both a recounting of the events of the early naughts and a stark warning of how authoritarianism can creep in incrementally.

A Halloween Trick That Turned into a Pumpkin Treat

How bloggers' joke led to a national movement.
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In Russia's Tver Region, a Mailwoman Is Villagers' Connection to the World

Postwoman Tatyana Voronkova delivers mail, periodicals and groceries to residents of the village of Kemtsy.
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Russia Jails Oscar-Nominated Film Producer in Absentia

Alexander Rodnyansky left the country shortly after it sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022 and has been an outspoken critic of the Kremlin's offensive...
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Writing About War Without Writing About War

How contemporary Russian authors write fiction without ending up in jail.
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Horseradish: Good for the Table, Great for the Wallet

In Sunzdal, where horseradish was always a big business, you can get a jar of "throat stripper" at the market.
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Before Soviet Kids Ate Snickers, They Ate Gulliver Chocolate Bars

Before the 1917 Revolution Russian factories produced a variety of chocolate covered candy bars.
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Dmitry Krymov's Mad, Mad World

Maxim Sukhanov and Chulpan Khamatova star in the premiere of Krymov's new play, "Notes of the Mad."
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Theatre Producer Sofia Kapkova: 'I Wanted to Create a Play That Addresses the Present'

The producer discusses her New York production of "Our Class," a play about the atrocities of World War II — and what this story says about her country’s...
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How To Grow Watermelon in the Arctic Circle

Once you grow it, how can you keep it during the cold months? The answer may surprise you.
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Containing Russia's Dangerous Game of 'Chernobyl Roulette'

Harvard historian Serhii Plokhy calls for the international community to ensure war and nuclear power can never mix again.
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A Guide to Soviet Table Habits and a Recipe for Furry Fish

"Herring Under a Fur Coat" is a classic of Soviet cuisine.
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Russian Actor Roman Madyanov Dies Aged 62

Madyanov was known for his roles as a military officer in the TV show “Soldaty” and as a corrupt official in the critically acclaimed 2014 drama “Leviathan...
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When the State Dietician Became the Enemy of the Soviet People

Jewish food became an integral part of Soviet and Russian cuisine, especially its healthful branch.
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TNT’s Comedy Club to Air Final Episode After 20 Years Amid Rumors of Revamp

Launched in 2005, Comedy Club featured an ensemble cast of young comedians, many of whom have since launched their own projects.
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Vladimir Pozner to Return to Russian State TV After 2-Year Hiatus

Pozner’s weekly interview show was taken off the air shortly after the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, allegedly to make room for war coverage.
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‘Russians at War’ Film To Be Screened in Toronto Despite ‘Threats’

Ukraine's ambassador to Canada condemned the festival for reinstating the screenings, denouncing the film as "Russian propaganda."
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A Savory Strudel From German Colonists on the Volga

German colonists combined their own recipe for a savory strudel with locally grown blue mustard seed oil.
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Toronto Festival Cancels 'Russians at War' Film Screenings Over Threats

"Given the severity of these concerns, we cannot proceed as planned," the Toronto International Film Festival said in a statement.
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