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end of winter
In Photos: Russians Celebrate Maslenitsa with Bonfires and Blini
The holiday, which has roots in ancient Slavic pagan traditions, celebrates the last week before Lent begins.
Lifeless villages
The Sad Beauty of Russia's Abandoned Villages
Russia’s big cities may appear to be flourishing, filled with shops, restaurants, recently built apartment buildings, malls and entertainment venues...
1 Min read
weekend kitchen
Three-Layer Pancakes From the Mari People
The Mari people in the Volga region of Russia make a towering pancake that is rich with flavor.
5 Min read
the word's worth
When It's Time to Call the Junk Man
Russian has a very rich vocabulary for old stuff and people they wish weren't around anymore.
6 Min read
best dcoumentary
'20 Days in Mariupol' Brings First Oscar Home to Ukraine
Director Mstyslav Chernov gave a powerful acceptance speech to a standing ovation.
2 Min read
long read
Yaroslav Trofimov Writes History as it Happens in 'Our Enemies Will Vanish'
A new book about Russia's war in Ukraine is immediate, thoughtful, and richly described.
9 Min read
weekend kitchen
Free Women From Kitchen Slavery With Mimosas!
The Mimosa Salad was a Soviet-era triumph: simple ingredients and artful presentation,.
6 Min read
the word's worth
Hello, Goodbye and Other Expressions De Jour
Language has changed so quickly that old stand-by phrases of greeting and parting are out of date.
4 Min read
beloved novel, acclaimed film
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.
5 Min read
victims of war
Kidnap, Lies, and Propaganda: Documentary Film 'Ukraine’s Stolen Children' Comes to London
Nearly 20,000 Ukrainian children are missing and presumed being held in Russia.
4 Min read
weekend kitchen
Goulash, Ragu, Stew and the Problem of Soviet Meat
There was a good reason why Soviet citizens loved goulash.
5 Min read
the word's worth
'Judge Righteously; Show Mercy to One Another'
The language of funerals in Russia.
4 Min read
digital tourism
Quietly Take Queer Tours Through Moscow and St. Petersburg
With a pair of earphones, Russia's LBGTQ+ community can safely feel part of a larger history.
3 Min read
weekend kitchen
The Food of War and Isolation
What's wrong with borrowing dishes from other cuisines? Everyone does it!
6 Min read
blue books
Russian Booksellers Remove Potentially Banned Books
When looking for "LGBT propaganda," fantasy appears to play a large role.
2 Min read
weekend kitchen
Vatrushka: The Ancient Russian Pastry That Wasn't
Everyone Russian knows what a vatrushka is. Why can't you find the word in old cookbooks?
6 Min read
'nearly naked' scandal
Disgraced Russian Pop Star Kirkorov Returns to TV After Performing for Troops
Fillip Kirkorov was shown this week in an ad for the music reality game show “Maski,” which airs on the state-controlled broadcaster NTV.
2 Min read
the word's worth
Thank the Persians for the Bazaar
Some words borrowed by Russian from Persian might surprise you.
3 Min read
mysterious inheritance
Art Critic Nina Moleva Dies at 98, Leaving Estimated $2Bln Collection to Putin
Moleva was said to own a collection of more than 1,000 pieces of art, including works by masters like da Vinci, Rembrandt and Michelangelo.
2 Min read
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