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'No Country for Love': Yaroslav Trofimov’s Novel of Survival and Identity

Journalist Yaroslav Trofimov's novel lets readers experience Ukraine's "tragio and complex history."

‘Crime and Punishment’ and a Touch of the Supernatural: TV Series Radically Reimagines a Classic

The classic novel gets a 21st-century retelling in this new miniseries.

Chronicling Change: Boris and Vita Mikhailov on Art, War and Memory

The renowned Ukrainian photographer and his wife and creative partner speak about his new exhibition, their artistic process and the evolving themes in...

Spies, Lies, and Blog Posts: Michael Idov’s ‘The Collaborators’

Michael Idov's first spy thriller is the antidote you need to withstand January blues.

'We Couldn't Write About Anything Else': Exiled Russian Rappers Kasta on Banned Anti-War Album

The group's new album — a collection of anti-war tracks — was swiftly blocked in Russia upon its release.

Artist Anastasia Samoylova on 'Floridas,' Life in the U.S., and the Road to The Met

Samoylova's “Floridas” marks the first exhibition at an institution of The Met's stature for a Russian-born artist of her generation.

Writer Maria Stepanova’s Disappearing Act and the Search for Identity

Maria Stepanova spoke in New York City about her upcoming book that has an ambigious title.

‘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.

Writing About War Without Writing About War

How contemporary Russian authors write fiction without ending up in jail.

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...

How a Novel About a Zombie Apocalypse in Moscow Spooked the Russian Government

In Ivan Filippov's dystopian vision of Moscow during a deadly zombie pandemic, no one — not even Putin himself — is safe.

Director Michael Lockshin on 'Master and Margarita' and Meaningful Work

Andrei Muchnik talked with Michael Lockshin about his film, his plans, and his break with Russia.

'The Master and Margarita': From Favorite Novel to Blockbuster Film

Why is this film the talk of every town?

Looking Back at Kirill Serebrennikov's Gogol Center

The director leaves the Gogol Theater — and theater in general — better than when he found them.

Russian Film Highlights of 2020

This year filmmakers left Moscow and made some movies that are out of this world.

Kinotavr 2020 Festival: Better Late Than Never

Looking for your next Russian film? Check out the Kinotavr Festival winners.

March Art and Culture in the Russian Capitals

Celebrate spring with an arty month of March.

Yuri Annenkov's 'Revolution Behind the Door'

An exhibition that showcases the many extraordinary talents of artist, writer and journalist Yuri Annenkov.

Dali’s Magic Art in Moscow

Judging by ticket sales, Salvador Dali is a huge favorite in Moscow.

The Poet and the Lady: Voznesensky and Kennedy

The Voznesensky Center celebrates an enduring friendship.

Who Is Olga Lyubimova, Russia's New Culture Minister?

Reactions are mixed to Olga Lyubimova's appointment.

2020: The Year in Culture

What we're going to line up to see in 2020.

The Hottest New Year's Parties in Moscow

Moscow knows how to party in the new year.

Music and More Awarded in Moscow

Gold or dross? Two awards ceremonies make the calls.

Moscow Double Concert Ends in Obscenity Charges

A sold-out stadium loved a rocking rap battle but the cops fined the frontmen.

Polenov Retrospective Opens at the Tretyakov Gallery

The Tretyakov Gallery's retrospective of works by Vasily Polenov is the season's big hit.

Yekaterinburg Ural Industrial Biennale of Contemporary Art

More really non-provincial art in the Russian provinces - and a great reason to visit Yekaterinburg.

Ivanovo: A City in Search of a New Identity

Small Russian cities have rich and unexpected artistic and architectural legacies.

Autumn in Moscow Museums and Galleries

Moscow is opening the doors of its fall art season, where there is truly something for everyone.

Russia's Good Year at the Awards

Innovation, experimentation and breaks with tradition were celebrated at this year's awards ceremonies.

Last Gasp Moscow Music Festivals

Dress warmly - or put on a swimsuit - for Moscow's last music festivals. Really.

Get Your Anna Karenina Fix at Yasnaya Polyana

Beat the city heat and get some culture - traditional and cutting-edge - at the Tolstoy Theater Festival.

Musical Moscow: A Summer of Festivals

There are so many great summer music festivals in Moscow that you might have to take your vacation in the fall.

Can Museums Be Friends When Their Countries Are Not?

How does a Russian museum bring art from a British museum during a time of political conflicts? Patiently.

Lining Up for the Repin Retrospective

This huge show of works by Ilya Repin nearly overwhelms with emotion and powerful images.

Get Out of Town! Go to Tula

A weekend trip to Tula is just the break you need: art, museums, history, writers and hip hostelries and eateries.

‘The Theater’ in 2019

A conversation with Vladimir Urin, general director of the Bolshoi Theater.

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

Fall to Earth with David Bowie, Lovers, and some guys from Ohio this weekend. Just don't forget your galoshes.

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

How to stay warm this weekend: go to the opera, concerts, and see some great art.

Garage Museum in 2019: Expect the Unexpected

Moscow's premier private modern art museum is planning a busy year. Check it out.

Moscow Hosts First Show of Kahlo and Rivera

Step out of the cold into the bright colors of Mexico at this much-anticipated retrospective of Kahlo and Rivera.

What's on This Weekend in Moscow

Get back into the swing of things this weekend with concerts, theater and some eye-opening exhibitions.

Hopes and Fears in the Arts

Before last year ended, we asked a variety of people in Russian culture and the arts about the year ahead. Are they nervous or excited? Or both?

'Freedom Exists' in Yekaterinburg

The Yeltsin Center is holding a comprehensive show of works by the non-conformist artist Erik Bulatov.

Inside a Moscow Art Studio

Anastasia Potemkina and Aleksei Buldakov, aka Urban Fauna Lab

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

Take a break from holiday shopping to enjoy some theater, parties and art.

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

A weekend of great theater and concerts bringing some holiday spirit -- of all kinds -- to the Russian capital.

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

Lots of great concerts this weekend, plus some wild theater. Snowy evenings: sorted.

New European Theater Comes to Moscow

Take a break from pre-holiday and work madness for some of the best theater Europe has to offer.

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

Blue Men banging, Black Squares singing, hypnosis on stage and a Russian-French love story played on on canvas... not a bad weekend in the Russian capital...

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

Get on your ice skates, put on your best club clothes, and consider what you should wear to a Russian pop concert in Moscow's Anglican church.

"Black Square” Becomes an Opera

Imagine seeing an opera based on a work by Russian avant-garde writers surrounded by priceless works of Russian avant-garde artists...

Snob Awards Celebrate the Best That was 'Made in Russia'

The Snob awards celebrated Russia last week. See what you may have missed in culture, society, and the economy last year.

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

Great theater and lots of music from all over: Copenhagen, Cheboksary, Georgia (the country) and New Jersey (the state). Have fun.

Moscow On Stage

Theaters are beginning their parade of new, revived and favorite productions. Order your tickets now, especially for the holiday season.

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

Jewels, concerts, British films, and the last weekend to see a great show of early 20th century Russian art. Not too shabby, Moscow.

Russian Art Going, Going, Gone

Curious about the Russian art market - who's buying and what are they taking home? We were, too.

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

This weekend: Don't worry! Be happy with Bobby McFerrin, great concerts, art all night long, and Unity Day celebrations.

Have a Happy Halloween

You still have time to perfect your costume. Moscow opens the doors to ghosts and goblins this weekend.

Enjoy Moscow's New Parks

Check out these new urban parks before winter hits... and bookmark them for next spring and summer.

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

This weekend Moscow offers a particularly rich selection of music and concerts, plus a terrific new art show and something for kids that grown-ups will...

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

Music, market, art and theater. Sounds like a well-rounded weekend to me!

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

Music, theater, and the best shopping op you've ever heard of. Not a bad weekend in Moscow.

Moscow's Fall Film Harvest

Russia's fall movies are young, brash, complicated, and really worth seeing.

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

Food, glorious food, plus great music and more - get on your best bib and tucker.

'To Keep for Eternity' Joins Museum and Theater

This fascinating immersive exhibition about the palace museums around St. Petersburg might be worth a quick trip north.

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

Among this weekend's many pleasures: an incredible exhibition of Japanese art, a film fest, Russian indie music, Jack White and a road trip. Something...

Moscow's Best New Restaurants

The new crop of Moscow hot spots for wining, dining and slurping coffee look mighty good.

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

How about a weekend of museum-hopping with a little music on the side?

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

Music festivals, street art and food courts, a Chinese opera and the first Singapore festival ever held in Moscow - not a bad line-up for the weekend.

Moscow Celebrates its 871st Birthday

The city becomes a huge amusement park for the entire weekend.

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

The days are growing shorter, which just means more time for nightlife. This weekend: lots of art, snarky improv theater, cutting-edge music, and plenty...

Remembering Iosif Kobzon

A look back at the life and work of Iosif Kobzon, a controversial figure with a magnificent voice.

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

Marching bands, cutting-edge theater, a synthposium, an Ethopian funk star and Vivaldi. Hey, just another weekend in Moscow.

Gorky Park Turns Ninety

Talk about ending the summer with a bang! Spend the week celebrating at Gorky Park!

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

Summer is winding down, but the parties are still heating up.

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

Great Moscow August weekend. Everyone is away. Clear roadways and empty metro. Lots of events. Plenty of seats. Go have fun.

Children's Writer Eduard Uspensky Dies at Age 80

You know his creations even if you don't know his name.

The Russian Street Comes In From the Cold

This big, fascinating show of street art from all over Russia at the Manege Exhibition Hall in St. Petersburg is worth a quick trip.

Tolstoy’s Great-Granddaughter Discovers Her Family History

The annual meeting of descendants of Lev Tolstoy recently took place at the writer’s familial estate, Yasnaya Polyana. More than 100 people came from...

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

South African rap, a medieval culture festival, jazz in a Moscow palace and the first display of traditional Japanese mounted archery in Russia. And that's...

What's On in Moscow This Weekend

A hot weekend in Moscow of classic Russian rock, Afisha picnic plus pre- and post-parties, cutting edge art and all things Japanese. Join in!

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

From Nick Cave to gastronomic delights, wild theater, and peaceful walks through the city's parks, Moscow has the usual too-much-to-do selection of events...

Get Ready for Moscow's Best Music Fests

Next best thing to the World Cup.

Celebrate a Literary Legend: Writer Lyudmila Petrushevskaya at 80

The writer, screenwriter, and lately cabaret singer Lyudmila Petrushevskaya turned 80 this year. Check out the exhibition about her life and work before...

What's On this Weekend in Moscow

Festivals. Amazing festivals. Lots of them. All weekend.

What's On in Moscow This Weekend

Okay, we know you're going to be glued to your television screen this weekend. But that's just a few hours. Don't miss out on Moscow's concerts and culture...

The Seven Worlds of Vladimir Vysotsky

A Jewish Museum multimedia exhibit explores the life of the Soviet poet.

From Russia With a World Cup Theme Song

Meet the composer of the World Cup theme song for U.S. television network Fox Sports.

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

Get ready for the quarterfinals with some great culture! On stage or in museums, Moscow never disappoints.

Sobchak on Sobchak: A New Film about Russia in the 1990s

A new documentary about Anatoly Sobchak shines light on the past and the present that might have been.

What's On in Moscow on the Weekend

Old faves, new waves, a dress rehearsal for a new museum and much, much more in Russian, English and the language of art on the last weekend of June in...

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

From Pushkin to the Powerhouse, impressionism to Old Believer icons, experimental music to the sinking of the Titanic, it's another great cultural weekend...

Street Artist Banksy Finally Comes to Moscow

Works by the enigmatic street artist Banksy are on display at the Central House of Artists.

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

Cutting-edge art, electronic music, a dance-a-thon, and Queen Elizabeth II -- Moscow has plenty to keep you busy and entertained this weekend.

'Summer' Brings 1980s Russian Rock ‘n’ Roll to Life

Kirill Serebrennikov's "Summer" ("Leto") is more than a biopic about Victor Tsoi and the Leningrad rock scene.

What's On in Moscow This Weekend

Party outside or inside, check out some art, or get nostalgic this weekend in Moscow.

Seven Summer Russian Arts Festivals

Get out your calendars and start planning. It's an arty summer outside the Russian capital.

What's On in Moscow This Weekend

Books, jazz, Lorde... what else could a person want? How about more concerts than you can imagine?

What's On in Moscow

Some of Moscow's most popular courtyards and terraces are getting a jump on summer and opening this weekend. Get in the mood at some parties or take in...

Little-Known Kazakh Actress Wins Over Cannes Film Festival

Who is the unknown actress who won the top award at Cannes this weekend? Andrei Muchnik found out.

May Faves: Top Five Moscow Restaurants

Looking for a great place to eat in Moscow? Here are our top picks — this month. Maybe we’ll change our minds in 30 days. Stay tuned!

Don't Miss Moscow's Night in the Museum

This Saturday night join the fun of visiting museums long after closing hours for special shows, concerts, theatrical events, or just some picture-gazing...

What's On in Moscow

Another weekend of great concerts, terrific fairs, and a craft beer fair that will end the week on a frothy, happy note.

Moscow's Best Courtyard Bars

Now that fine weather is really here, what better way to spend the evening than on a charming outdoor terrace with friends?

What's On in Moscow

Andrei Muchnik's picks of what's new, what's interesting, what's happening this weekend in Moscow.

364 Days of Veterans' Lives

When Victory Day is over, the few remaining veterans of the Great Patriotic War will put away their medals and - do what? The painter Sasha Sokolova shows...

What’s On This Weekend in Moscow

As dacha-dwellers head out of town for the long holiday weekend, city culture vultures have a great time enjoying urban entertainment without crowds and...

The Yeltsin Center Pulls In Crowds

If you're in Yekaterinburg on business or pleasure, be sure to visit the Yeltsin Presidential Center, which has become one of the city's most popular sites...

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

Hit the clubs this weekend, or have a great theater experience, or fall in love with an artist. Another packed weekend in Moscow.

Golden Mask 2018: Sad and Hopeful

Russia's main theatrical festival and competition ended Sunday night in sadness and hope.

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

While spring is slowly working its way into Moscow, here are some must-see events that will keep you busy and happy this weekend.

The Man Behind the Leiden Collection

The greatest privately owned collection of Dutch masters is on display at the Pushkin Museum. Who is the collector behind this remarkable show?

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

Orthodox Christians will be busy with Easter preparations and celebrations this weekend, but there is lots to do for everyone else.

Remembering Mikhail Ugarov

The theatrical world has been shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Mikhail Ugarov, founder of Teatr.doc.

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

Some great theater, unexpected music, and two festivals to keep you busy this weekend in Moscow.

Polenovo Between Revolutions: 1917-1937

A fascinating exhibition on how a progressive painter's estate fared after the 1917 Revolution is one more good reason to visit Polenovo.

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

Spring is in the air, and there's lots to do in the Russian capital this weekend.

What's On This Weekend in Moscow

Moscow continues to offer up something for everyone this weekend.

Remembering Oleg Tabakov

Oleg Tabakov, one of the most prominent figures in Russian theater and cinema, died yesterday after a prolonged illness.

What’s On in Moscow March 8-11

There's plenty to do for everyone who has stayed in Moscow over the holiday.

The Eternal Allure of the Bolshoi Ballet

Natalya Rotenberg talks about the Bolshoi, the arts, and her foundation.

The Weekend in Moscow: March 2-4

No plans for the weekend? Whether you love rap or opera, we've got it covered.

New Film About Writer Sergei Dovlatov

Directed by Alexei German, Jr., “Dovlatov” premiered at the Berlin Film Festival to critical acclaim and brisk sales.

What's On in Moscow Feb. 23-25

Brave the bracing temperatures to take in some great cultural events this long holiday weekend.

For a Night of Romance

Bundle up, grab a date and go out into the beauty that is Moscow in the full embrace of winter

Cities to Visit in 2018

Visit Russian cities that combine their fascinating pasts with a vibrant, delicious, artistic and fun present.

The Classical Arts in 2018: Not Resting on Laurels

Not every arts venue has finalized its schedule for 2018, but we've already spotted some great events

Eight Russian Films to Watch in 2018

Is the Russian film industry going to keep up last year's successes?

Weekend Winter Getaways

Here are some of our favorite winter getaways - now that there's winter, try one!

Rock Your Way through Winter

Keep warm this winter at one of Moscow’s live concert venues, sipping a drink and listening to some great music. There’s a club for every kind of music...

Avant-Garde Architecture on Display in Moscow

Amid a flurry of exhibitions devoted to the October revolution centennial, “AvantGardeStroi: Architectural Rhythm of the Revolution” stands out.

Get a Buzz On at Moscow's Electronic Music Scene

The electronic scene has been making a comeback in Moscow in the past couple of years, and there are plenty of clubs where you can dance

Impressionists Meet Wanderers in Pushkin Museum

A hot new Moscow exhibition has got people lining up outside of the Pushkin Museum in the December cold.

American Artist Edward Bekkerman Comes Home to Russia

Edward Bekkerman is a Russian-American artist, whose new exhibition, “Heaven,” just opened at the Russian Museum in St. Petersburg.

Get Away From It All on the Volga River in Plyos

Plyos on the Volga River is your next favorite getaway any season of the year

Kirill Serebrennikov’s 'Little Tragedies'

Kirill Serebrennikov, artistic director, may be under house arrest, but his newest production has premiered at the Gogol Center with and without him.

Moscow’s Fall Restaurant Season: Let the Dining Begin!

Autumn in Moscow is always a time of openings and premieres, on the dining scene as much as on stages and in museums. Here’s a variety of new places...

The Moscow Fall Art Season Sizzles

After the cultural doldrums of summer in the Russian capital, the fall art season is starting off with a bang.

Eclectic Escapes: 7 Day Trip Destinations a Stone’s Throw from Moscow

There's a wealth of day-trip destinations on Moscow's doorstep. Culture vultures should head for the artists' estates of Abramtsevo and Polenovo, while...

Socialism in Color: Aristarkh Lentulov at the Bakhrushin

A comprehensive retrospective of Aristarkh Lentulov, one of the most important figures in the Russian avant-garde movement, opened at the Bakhrushin State...

Sagah: Cutting a Long Story Short

There’s nothing about Sagah that says “Moscow” or “Russia”—you could just as easily be in Brooklyn. The whitewashed space that greets the diner...

Sizzling Hot: Five Exhibits Where You Can Glimpse the Cutting Edge of International Art

Our selection of the best contemporary art exhibitions to see in Moscow right now.

‘The Audience’: Translating Queen Elizabeth II into Russian

The Theater of Nations brings Buckingham Palace back to the heart of Moscow with a Russian adaptation of Peter Morgan's West End hit.

Andrei Zvyagintsev’s ‘Loveless’: A Film for Self-Reflection

“Loveless,” Russian director Andrei Zvyagintsev’s new film, has already won over the critics, winning the jury prize at Cannes, one of the top awards...

Changing Places: Nomadic Arts Curator Kate Fowle Loves Moscow’s Dynamism

Born in Reading, just outside of London, Kate Fowle has already worked in several countries before finding her place as the chief curator at the garage...

Get Out of Town: 7 Great Festivals Outside Moscow This Summer

Fresh air, warm weather, music and art – summer and festivals go hand-in-hand. In the second part of our two-part guide to festivals this summer, we...

Summer Music in Moscow

Fresh air, warm weather and music – summer and festivals have always gone hand-in-hand. In the first of our two-part guide to festivals this summer in...

BarDelhi: How to Spice Up Dinner

BarDelhi is a collaboration between the team behind the cult Indian restaurant Moscow-Delhi, Roman Milostivy, whose cocktail bar Chainaya is on the list...

MOSS: The Genuine Article?

“Moscow—as you’ve never seen it before”—these are the first words to greet visitors on the website of MOSS, a new hotel on Krivokolenny Pereulok...

Russia's 'Mad Men': The Soviet New Wave Meets Hollywood

New TV show ‘The Optimists’ gives an insight into the workings of the USSR Foreign Ministry.

‘Bolshoi’: New Movie Explores Love and Competition at Russia’s Best-Known Ballet

Not one, but two of the most anticipated Russian big screen premieres this year are about ballet: Valery Todorovsky’s “Bolshoi” and Alexei Uchitel’s...

Tretyakov Gallery Takes High-Profile Exhibitions to Russia's Regions

“Genius of the Century,” which opened last week in Kazan is a result of a collaboration between the Tretyakov Gallery and two leading institutions...

Leveldva: Brave New World

Situated above the famous Ugolek restaurant on Ulitsa Bolshaya Nikitskaya, Moscow’s gastronomic mile, Leveldva is a restaurant by day and a dance club...

Winzavod: 10 Years at the Cutting Edge

When the Winzavod Center for Contemporary Art opened to much discussion 10 years ago with its first exhibit, it looked destined to become a revolutionary...

Two Italian Greats: Finally Together in Moscow

This May, exhibitions of two great 20th century Italian artists, De Chirico and Morandi opened at the Tretyakov Gallery and the Pushkin Museum of Fine...

Hosting the Inhuman

The V-A-C Foundation once again proves to be one of the most forward-looking cultural institutions in the city. Its most recent exhibition, entitled “Hosting...

Ukrainian Beats Steal a March on Moscow

Pop singers from Ukraine are topping Russian charts despite tension between the countries.

Masterpieces From the Desert: Uzbekistan’s Avant-Garde Treasures

Obscure works from a Central Asian museum come to Moscow

Yak House: A Shaggy Steak Story

Yak House is a small cafe located in the back of a movie theater on the third floor of the Arcadia shopping center that focuses on meat from the eponymous...

Pushkin Boundaries

Under new leadership, Moscow’s legendary museum is hosting more exhibitions than ever before

Work in Harmony

If you are looking for a coworking space, Moscow has plenty to offer - from coworking in a park to coworking in a landmark building.

Thriving on Chaos

After several years working and studying contemporary art in china, Bulgarian Snejana Krasteva obtained a degree in curating at Goldsmiths, university...

Up All Night

If you are looking for new places to spend a night out, here's our selection of four best new spots.

Deciphering a Revolution

In 2017, Russia marks the 100th anniversary of one of the most crucial episodes in its history —the October Revolution. And what better place to hold...

Muchnik's Picks: Phantogram, Natalie Imbruglia and More Music in Moscow

From pioneers of Russian indie rock Pompeya to Natalie Imbruglia, here's our selection of the best gigs in April.

Pour that Perfect Pint

The craft revolution took Moscow by storm in 2015. To help you navigate the increasingly sophisticated craft bar scene we’ve selected seven spots to...

Proliv: Over the Channel... to Odessa

Mitya Borisov, the restaurateur best known for the now ubiquitous chains Jean-Jacques and John Donne, has gone sharply left-field with his new venture...

Garage Triennial: Giving Regional Artists a Voice

Last week, Garage opened its first ever Triennial of Russian Contemporary Art, probably its largest undertaking since the move to its new home in Gorky...

'The West Believed It Could Represent Europe Without the East'

This week the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts opened its long-awaited exhibition “Facing the Future: Art in Europe 1945–1968” in collaboration...

Klyovo: A Fine Catch from Arkady Novikov

Klyovo, which makes a point of sourcing a lot of its seafood from the Black Sea region, is the latest restaurant to open its doors at 27 Petrovka, which...

Vodka, Caviar and Aperol Spritz

Born into a family of restaurateurs in Australia, Sebbie Kenyon never wanted to be a chef. Instead, he believed rugby glory was in his future. But after...

From Chekhov to Shakespeare

Golden Mask is Moscow’s largest festival devoted to theater, which plays an extremely important role in the cultural life of the city.

Meat Market

One of the latest additions to the food court at Danilovsky Market, which has been undergoing major renovation for the last year, PrimeBeef Bar is a cafe...

Nemtsov, Epitaph to the New Russia

Two years after the murder of opposition politician Boris Nemtsov in central Moscow, a documentary film about his life titled “The Man Who Was Too Free”...

Muchnik's Picks: Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Roisin Murphy and More Music in Moscow

From Sophie Ellis-Bextor to Roisin Murphy, from Jenia Lubich to Mumiy Troll - the best gigs to catch in late February and March

One Stop Shop

Last summer, Usachyovsky Market followed the lead of hipster magnet Danilovsky Market. It was completely renovated, and several new restaurants opened...

Bjorn Again

Stanislav Pesotsky says his decision to become a chef was “spontaneous.” Born in Kremenchug in central Ukraine, the 2016 Silver Triangle award winner...

A New Take on Russian Сlassics—Three Must-See Performances

Even if your Russian isn’t terrific, here are three shows playing in Moscow that you ought
to see. You’ll be able to follow the action on stage in...

Five Exhibits You Need To See

From Rousseau to Kandinsky: five best shows to see this week

Beluga Opens at the National

Alexander Rappoport, lawyer turned restaurateur, added another restaurant to his ever-growing empire. It’s called Beluga (a type of sturgeon), and it’s...

Stage East

Home for Stephen Ochsner is in the middle of the Rocky Mountains, in the heart of the United States. But the 28 year-old American has re-invented himself...

The Restaurant Making Waves in Moscow

Volna - ”wave” - is a new restaurant by Andrei Dellos, the owner of Pushkin, the compulsory stop for well-off tourists, and the omnipresent Mu Mu fastfood...

Russia's Holocaust Drama 'Paradise' Opens Across the Country

“Paradise (Rai),” the latest movie by one of the leading luminaries of Russian cinema, Andrei Konchalovsky, opened at theaters across Russia last week...

Innovative Uzbek Cuisine at Oxus

Located in a two-story mansion right next to an Armenian church in the Maryina Roshcha neighborhood, Oxus presents an alternative take on Central Asian...

Avant-Garde Exhibit Builds a Bridge

Toward the end of 2016, the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts opened a major exhibit celebrating Georgian avant-garde art from 1900 to the 1930s. This is the...

Ruski: New Russian Cuisine Above the Clouds

Ruski is a new restaurant on the 85th floor of OKO, the highest skyscraper in the Moskva City neighborhood. Part of the 354 Exclusive Height project created...

Russian Historical Revisionism Goes to the Movies

Earning a record-breaking billion rubles in nine days, the historical Russian film “Viking” is confidently marching to the number one spot at the box...

Muchnik's Picks: Masha i Medvedi, Meydeleh and More Music in Moscow on the Weekend

The longest weekend of the year is over, but the city of Moscow is still half-asleep. The roads are semi-empty and everyone is preparing to celebrate another...

Muchnik's Picks: Kasta, Noize MC and More Music in Moscow on the New Year's Weekend

It's the New Year's Eve weekend and the great exodus from the capital has already started, just check out the traffic jams on Google maps. But if you chose...

Muchnik's Picks: Zemfira, Artemiev and More Music in Moscow on the Weekend

The forecast says this weekend there will be a bit of a thaw, so enjoy this respite from the harsh Moscow winter and use this time to go to some of the...

Immersive Theater Takes Hold in Moscow

Moscow theater, usually receptive to innovative forms, has taken a little while to catch on to immersive theater. But this season the tide has turned,...

Muchnik's Picks: Oval, Sansara and More Music in Moscow on the Weekend

This close to the holidays many concert halls and clubs go on hiatus, but there's still quite a bit happening in terms of music in snowy Moscow. Check...

No Surprises at Russia's Jagermeister Indie Awards

The Jagermeister Indie Awards (JIA) has only been around for three years, but it's already the main barometer for independent music in Russia. There are...

Muchnik's Picks: Pet Shop Boys, Jenia Lubich and More Music in Moscow on the Weekend

The winter marches on and you've either got to embrace it, or live the next three months holed up in your apartment going stir-crazy. We know which we'd...

Crimea on a Plate at Moscow's Krymskaya Kukhnya

"Crimea has become even closer!” announces the front page of the menu at Krymskaya Kukhnya, a new eatery between the Paveletskaya and Dobryninskaya metro...

New Website Lets Users Relive Russian History One Day at a Time

A media project that allows users to track the events leading up to the 1917 October revolution in real time launched last month.

Muchnik's Picks: Hauschka, Skriptonit and More Music in Moscow on the Weekend

With the festive season within grasping distance this is the first time the piles of snow outside your window actually seem justified. And like everything...

Obratnaya Tyaga: A Labor of Love From an Eminent Moscow Foodie

Obratnaya Tyaga is the project of longtime Afisha restaurant critic and all-round Moscow foodie Alexander Ilyin. After years of sampling the best bites...

Representing the Unimaginable: Gerhard Richter at the Jewish Museum

Gerhard Richter has produced works ranging from photorealism to abstract-impressionism since he left East Germany in 1961, shortly before the construction...