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  • Snack Like a Russian

    Ever wonder how Russians deal with the munchies? We’ve got the skinny.

    25.02.2019

  • Date Like a Russian

    Dating is always an adventure, but with an open mind and heart (and with a few precautions in mind) it can be so worth it to take the plunge. 

    11.02.2019

  • Sweet Ways to Treat a Cold

    Catching a cold is virtually mandatory during winter in Russia but it doesn’t have to be all bitter pills and fake cherry syrups. How about some traditional (even if unscientific) remedies that have long become part of the local culture? The best part - they’re sweet!

    04.02.2019

  • Russian Pelmeni: Not Just Student Food

    It’s breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A Russian version of instant ramen, a perfect comfort food, and a cultural phenomenon, Russian dumplings are the perfect dish to help you get through the winter.

    21.01.2019

  • Three Everyday Things You Can't Buy in Russia

    Shopping in St. Petersburg is much like everywhere else in Europe and the U.S., except for when you're looking for these three things. 

    14.01.2019

  • What Can You Buy with 100 Rubles in St. Petersburg?

    A 100 ruble bill, which equals about 1.5 USD or 1.3 Euro today, probably won’t buy you a decent cup of coffee in St. Petersburg, but it can go surprisingly a long way.

    07.01.2019

  • Olivie Salad: The Magic of New Year's Eve

    On every festive table today in Russia you’ll find Olivier salad. But what’s the secret ingredient? Ikea has the answer.

    31.12.2018

  • New Year's Gifts Russian Style

    New Year is the biggest gift-giving holiday in Russia. From big-ticket items to travel-sized shampoos, it’s the time to share the joy, and get some for yourself. 

    24.12.2018

  • Yaks and the Milky Way: Warming up on a Cold Day

    Can a beverage actually make you warmer? And is it safe for work? The Russians, and the international scientific community, have the answers.

    17.12.2018

  • Cakes vs. Tortes: Do Carbs Like a Russian

    Brownies, muffins, maybe even crumbles, and for sure, cheesecakes, are starting to make their way onto dessert menus in St. Petersburg. But at home, locals are likely to serve you their favorites: tortes, pirogs and bulochkas.

    10.12.2018