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• Grill Like a Russian

  Briny, a little burnt around the edges, smelling of smoke and onions, Russian barbecue favorite - shashlyk - is a dish, a party and a summer pastime.

  01.07.2019

• Unexplored St. Petersburg: Tacos and Tracks at Berthold Center

  A creative space complete with cafes and artisan stores, this is the perfect place to mix with the local Gen Y crowd.

  14.06.2019

• My Game Plan for Summer in St. Petersburg

  How do I plan to spend my summer in St Petersburg? Besides catching up with friends and mushroom hunting, here’s what’s on my list:

  10.06.2019

• Speak Like a Russian: Digging In

  ​Not so long ago, we did an article about the greasy, hearty pleasures of Russian fast food. So, how about some Russian words that you can describe it with?

  13.05.2019

• The Celebrity Fish of St. Petersburg

  It’s tiny. It smells like cucumbers. It only shows up in the spring. Yet koryushka (smelt) is a true St. Petersburg culinary tradition, and right now you have a rare chance to try it.

  22.04.2019

• Hot, Greasy, Delicious: Russian Fast Food to Make You Happy

  Comfort food is never about the calories. And almost never about the money. It might be about the simple science of sugar and fat coming together to trigger the hormones of happiness. But we like to believe that it’s about reconnecting to our younger selves and our cultural identity in general. Could the key to the mysterious Russian soul be found in a... pyshka?

  16.04.2019

• Make Blinis Like a Russian

  This week, all the talk is about the Russian pancakes called blinis. Feel like hosting your own blini party?

  04.03.2019

• Snack Like a Russian

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

  25.02.2019

• Vegetarian & Vegan St. Petersburg: Shops

  We’ve covered restaurants, we’ve covered cafes and street-food spots, and now it is health-food shops that we’ll be spilling the beans on. As the places all of us tend to frequent on a nearly-everyday basis, picking the right shop is something you can make the most difference with, both for personal well-being and the well-being of the planet. So here they are, the vegan-shop heroes of St. Petersburg, in all of their eco-friendly glory!

  08.02.2019

• 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