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Thanks For the (Linguistic) Memories
Foreigners leave Russia with kokoshniki and happy memories. What do they leave behind? Words, of course!
Roizman
Retired Opposition Mayor Yevgeny Roizman Predicts a Crackdown
The end of the World Cup will bring Russia back to a harsh reality.
World Cup
Meeting Russians in the Regions Will Be My World Cup Souvenir (Op-ed)
I glimpsed lives I hadn't known existed but nonetheless felt remarkably familiar.
FIFA
Kokoshniki Are Russia’s Latest Inside Joke
The traditional headdresses became a hit after a Russian family wearing them and munching on hot dogs became a widespread meme.
World Cup
Russian Football Squad Are Social Media's Newest Stars
The stars of Russia’s World Cup football squad have seen a massive spike in their social media followers after their team’s unexpected run into the...
World Cup
FIFA: Near-Perfect Fan Attendance at World Cup 2018
FIFA says it has recorded a near-perfect attendance rate at World Cup games in Russia this summer.
World Cup
What Will Russia Do With Its Giant World Cup Stadiums?
The hosts have been left with a herd of white elephants.
World Cup
What the World Cup Meant to Russia’s Kids
The monthlong tournament may be over, but Russia’s budding footballers see a lasting legacy.
World Cup
A Sneak Peek at the Souvenirs of World Cup Fans
Which souvenirs are World Cup fans picking up in Russia to take back home?
Museums
In the Emperors' Closets
The new Costume Gallery at the Hermitage Museum brings old clothes to light.
Alcohol
Russia and Vodka: A History Primer
Before you pour your ritual Friday evening shot of cold vodka, read this. There's more to Russia's favorite spirit than you think!
Museums
Moscow Museums and the World Cup
Check out these five football-themed exhibits at Moscow's greatest museums and galleries and keep the World Cup spirit alive a little longer.