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Russian Texting Slang Explained
If you still can’t get your head around the Russian smiley and all those acronyms, we’re here to help you crack the secret code and pick up some go-to phrases for your student group chats.
27.03.2023
Five Items For a True Russian Spring Fashion Look
Come rain or shine, we here in St. Petersburg know how to stay comfy and stylish in any weather. Below, you will find a list of five items that you might spot on the streets this spring. Luring sunshine in, resisting snow and rain, and just slaying in any weather – you will learn to dress to accomplish all that and more in this article.
13.03.2023
Before Passports: Documents of the Past
In Russia, the civil registration system was created only in 1918. However, there was a need to certify personal identity way before that. How was it done?
06.03.2023
Traditional Sports: Slavic Baseball, Boxing, and More
The desire to play, have fun, and stay fit is universal all around the world and throughout the ages. Here’s how Slavic peoples did it in the past – with no gyms and stadiums required.
06.02.2023
The Diverse and Colorful World of Russia’s Ancient Crafts, Part II: Laсquer Miniature
To offset this gray winter weather, we’re back with more examples of beautiful and bright-colored crafts practiced in Russia. In today’s story, let’s learn a little something about lacquer miniature.
23.01.2023
5 Surprising Facts About Russian New Year
What’s Old New Year? Who is Kysh Babay? And why won’t a new year come unless Zhenya and his friends go to the banya? Find all the answers below.
27.12.2022
Sbiten and Vzvar: Slavic Way to Gluehnwein
Tea and coffee were brought to Russia relatively recently, but, as you can imagine, hot beverages have always been a necessity in our climate. What kind of drinks were they, other than Ivan chai?
19.12.2022
Healing & Relaxing: Soviet Resorts in Today’s Russia
The Western idea of a sanatorium (санаторий) is different from the Russian one. The latter aren’t specialized hospitals, but more like spa resorts, albeit with some medical supervision. Find out more below.
05.12.2022
The Diverse and Colorful World of Russia’s Ancient Crafts, Part I: Toys
Did you know that there are over 60 well-known styles of traditional crafts in Russia, each with its unique and recognizable features?
21.11.2022
Best Russian Ads: From Soviet Times to Present Day
Oh, the gems that the world of advertising sometimes supplies us with! Today, we tuned into our nostalgia and awe to pull together this extravaganza of Russian ads through the years. Enjoy!
07.11.2022