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Articles by Dmitry Vasin

Molchat Doma: The Best Band You've Never Heard Of

This three-man band has been topping streaming charts and inspiring - oddly, in their view - a TikTok following.

No Plans for New Year's Eve in Moscow? No Problem!

On land, in the air, on water, or on ice - there is a great way to see in 2022!

Kirill Serebrennikov's 'Flu' Comes to Russia

Russian movie-goers seem to appreciate the film's phantasmagorical vibe.

Take a Ski Trip — To Siberia

When you think of Siberia, skiing and snowboarding might not be the first things that come to mind.

In Russia, Church Bells Ring Out at Raves

Who says church bells can't ring to a techno beat?

Celebrate Russia On Stage

Check out the best in theater from all over Russia.

New Film Fest Opens at Cosmos Theater

A new film festival aims to disprove the theory that some films are "not for everyone."

Moscow's Top 5 Skating Rinks

Strap on those skates and hit the ice! Moscow has dozens of rinks. Here are our favorites.

Release Your Inner Geek at Polytech 360 Festival

If you have any interest in science and technology -- and especially if you don't! -- check out this cool festival.

Road Trip: Russian Fans Go With the Flow

The Moscow Times followed three fans to a European music fest.

Faces&Laces Brings the Street to Gorky Park

Moscow is all about the street this weekend. Check out the Faces&Laces festival with special guests and programs from Scandinavia.

Arctic Monkeys Meet Grizzly Bear at Flow Festival Helsinki

Haven't had your fill of great music festivals? How about a weekend getaway in Helsinki for Russian, European and U.S. musicians?

Russia’s 'Weld Queen' Wows

Meet a Russian artist who goes to work dressed up - in a fire-retardant robe, helmet and visor.

Let the Beat Go On: Moscow's Beat Film Festival Begins

Moscow's most musical film fest begins May 31 and runs through June 10 at several venues around the city.

A Moscow Film Festival to Remember

This year's Moscow International Film Festival was full of surprises.

Gorky Park Kicks Off Summer with its Own LaLaLand

On May 1 Gorky Park kicks off its 90th season with its version of LaLaLand.

Setting Winter on Fire at Nikola-Lenivets Art Park

A visitor describes what really happened at the Nikola-Lenivets Art Park this past weekend.

Gorky Park Skating Rink Goes Stereo

Gorky Park is launching its brand new “stereo” skating rink to the public on Thurs. at 7 p.m. with a big party on ice. Don't miss it!

Rebel, Rebel, Rebel: Bowie, Cohen and Iggy Pop Take Center Stage at Beat Film Festival

Intimate portraits of rock legends, a hedonistic Warsaw docudrama and a bold art project starring Cate Blanchett top the bill at this year's event.

Bringing Back Burning Man: Moscow's Decompression Party

Burning Man fans, or burners, are a fast-growing community in Russia. This year thousands are preparing for Moscow Decompression 2016, a regional party...