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• Skomorokhi: The Travelling “Mages” of Medieval Russia

  Your current vibe is “November gloom” and you forgot when you saw the sun last? We know who might’ve lifted your mood in 15th-17th century Russia: skomorokhi, the travelling actors and musicians. Hopefully, our story about them will have a similar uplifting effect. 

  24.11.2025

• New Russian Tongue-Twisters

  Earlier, we shared with you some classic Russian tongue-twisters and even the longest tongue-twister, but today we shift our focus: what if you could practice your pronunciation with words more relevant to modern daily life? Here are five examples for you to master – and enjoy. 

  10.11.2025

• From Proverbs to Affirmations: Russian Folk Wisdom vs Modern Truths

  Proverbs store folk wisdom for centuries after they’ve first been coined. But times change and what was perfectly sound advice a hundred years ago may sound quite toxic in our day and age. And yet we keep using them, as they are so much a part of our culture. Today, we’ll be taking a look at some of such Russian proverbs – and trying to make them more relevant. 

  21.10.2025

• Classical Music You Didn’t Know Was Russian

  On this episode of Name That Tune: ITMO NEWS Edition, we have classical pieces by Russian composers that you’ve definitely heard before! Can you name them all? If not, no worries, and get ready to learn all about them in this story.

  17.10.2025

• Three Ideas by Russian Philosophers Worth Exploring

  When it comes to philosophy, Russia is mostly known for its religious Christian thinkers, tracing back to theological writings by monks like Nilus of Sora or the novels of Leo Tolstoy and Fyodor Dostoevsky. But there’s more to Russian thought than that. Let’s explore three thought-provoking ideas by major Russian philosophers.

  29.09.2025

• Three International Stars Who Made It Big in Russia

  These celebrities enjoy global fame, but in Russia, they hold a particularly cherished place in popular culture. Who exactly are they, and what explains their enduring popularity in both the USSR and modern-day Russia?

  05.09.2025

• Five Paintings: Students in Russian Art

  September is here, and with it comes not only a new season, sweater-weathered yet comforting for many, but also the school year. On that occasion, we’ll show you how Russian artists from various historic periods portrayed school on their canvases.

  01.09.2025

• 4 Russian Sci-Fi Film Classics You Should See

  Looking to put something unusual on your watchlist? Well, how about exploring a century’s worth of Russian sci-fi cinema? These four film classics, spanning from the silent era to the modern period, are a great entry point to the unique flavor of Soviet and Russian science fiction.

  19.08.2025

• Your Travel To-Do List: The Golden Ring of Russia

  Cucumber Festival, brides, and bears – these aren’t just some random words, but things you'll see while traveling along the Golden Ring of Russia. The route spans nine ancient Russian cities, offering you a chance to admire historic UNESCO-protected architecture, local arts and crafts, and the Russian spirit.

  12.08.2025

• Even More Video Games by Russian Developers

  Medieval fantasy, a landlord from hell, and anime horror – this installment of our series about Russian-made video games features four more titles that every gamer has to binge on.

  04.08.2025