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• 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

• 6 “Russian” Words and Their Origins

  Are mountains Russian or American? What’s in Russian salad? And what’s it like to squat the Russian way? Here are six phrases with “Russian” in their name, plus their origins and some cool facts.

  21.07.2025

• A Guide to Russian Folk Music: Past and Present

  Cultural traditions and new trends, traditional instruments and electronic music, new and legendary faces – folk music in Russia is experiencing a revival. What’s Russian folk? How is it evolving, and what's trending now? Here’s your guide to the heart and soul of the genre.

  08.07.2025

• 6 Must-Know Russian Fairy Tale Objects & Artifacts

  Did you know what were  the preferred weapons of mythical heroes from Russian fairy tales? What about the means of transportation favored by villains? Today, you will expand your wishlist with some magical objects known to any Russian, child and adult alike.

  20.05.2025

• 6 Modern Russian TV Series to Watch

  From vampires-turned-investigators to punk biopics and the wild eighties, here are six recent Russian series to check out.

  16.05.2025

• 5 Russian Gestures To Help You Understand the Locals

  Sometimes body language speaks louder than words – but only if you know the meaning behind it! Today, we’re breaking down some of the most commonly used gestures in Russia, some familiar around the world, others unmistakably local.  

  12.05.2025

• 5 Unique & Popular Russian Game Shows

  From spectacular brain battles to high-stakes sports contests, these game shows have become a staple of Russian TV, gluing viewers big and small to their screens for decades.

  06.05.2025

• Five Paintings: Orthodox Easter in Russian Art

  With Easter on the horizon, join us as we explore the rituals, activities, and foods of Russian Easter through five paintings by iconic masters.

  18.04.2025