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• From Baba Yaga to Crime and Punishment: Four Books by Russian Writers Featured On-Screen

  …ellum (2019) – 00:06:01 One of the common threads in the John Wick franchise are references to Russian folklore. The protagonist portrayed by Keanu Reeves is referred to as Baba Yaga by the criminal world – the most fearsome witch in Slavic folklore. In John Wick 3, Wick requests an original copy of Afanasyev’s fairytale collection; the page he stops on features a…

  22.05.2026

• This Week in St. Petersburg: April 2-8, 2026

  …itional musical experience, there is a fairytale-rooted concert at St. Petersburg Philharmonia. With pieces by Russian and international composers, the hall will be visited by Baba Yaga, a fairytale princess, trolls, dwarves, and other magical creatures. In other words, this makes a perfect pick-me-up for your weekend! Sunday, April 5 Sabrina 11 am …

  01.04.2026

• Not Your Usual Damsels in Distress: Three Heroines from Russian Fairytales

  … is not the end of the story! Discover how it ends here or in the movie we mentioned – it’s a Soviet classic! This article’s honorable mention is – drumroll please – Baba Yaga, the canonical villain but also, for lucky characters, a guide and assistant. Another strong woman from Russian fairytales! Title image credit: The Frog Princess by Viktor Vasnetso…

  30.03.2026

• Still Snowing? These 3 Winter Bucket List Ideas Will Warm You Up

  …age offers more flexibility than English when it comes to snow figures: you can build not only a snowman (снеговик – snegovik), but also a snow woman (снежная баба – snezhnaya baba). You’ve probably seen one of them before, with their typical accessories like a carrot nose, coal eyes, and a shawl or a bucket on the head. So, to those who prefer a more peaceful act…

  06.02.2026

• Russian New Year’s Movies for Every Mood

  …t it, in fact, has many layers to it. First, it’s surreal, plasticine, and slow-motion. Second, it boasts a good deal of catchphrases and diverse references – be that the evil Baba Yaga or a magic tablecloth. And third, the message it conveys is transparent and timeless – and all about appreciating what we have. For a New Year’s miracle Yolki (2010) and…

  22.12.2025

• 6 Must-Know Russian Fairy Tale Objects & Artifacts

  …on. Needless to say, this Matryoshka-like contraption still can’t protect him, but the hero’s pursuit of each successive layer is glorified in the tales. Mortar Used as: Baba Yaga’s flying machine Now to something more useful: Baba Yaga, Koschei’s female counterpart who is prone to capturing – and eating or, sometimes, help…

  20.05.2025

• Navigating Opportunities: How ITMO's Center for Science Communication and Vladimir Potanin Foundation Teach Experts to Implement AI Without Fear

  …hat AI works best with Greek and medieval European mythology, but not with Russian folklore. It could barely draw a Domovoy (a household spirit in Slavic mythology – Ed.), and Baba Yaga’s mortar turned into a Buddhist temple under its brush. Besides, neural networks are also not very good at Japanese mythology: they rightly portrayed the Kitsune as a fox, although wi…

  09.04.2025

• This Week in St. Petersburg: March 13-19, 2025

• Where to Find Summer in Winter St. Petersburg

• 5 Easter Eggs to Find at Grand Maket Russia

  …rts in different countries, there are many iterations of Ded Moroz across Russia – all with their distinct looks, features, and traditions. For instance, the Tatar wizard Kysh Babay opts for blue or green colors and an ornamented tubeteika – and travels with a larger retinue consisting of his daughter, brave warriors, a forest spirit, and many more folklore character…

  03.01.2025