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• Iconic Food Scenes in Russian Movies

  Russian cinema is full of memorable food moments, yet few of them can be crowned a certified classic. What makes these five scenes so iconic and what kind of delicacies are seen on the screen? Find the answers below.

  07.10.2025

• 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 Short Horror Stories by Russian Writers

  Vampires in disguise, a monster outside your window, or a zombie tea party – however you like your horrors, you'll find a right fright in this rundown of classic Russian stories for the upcoming Friday the 13th, a sleepless night, or any other day of the year.

  06.06.2025

• 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 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

• Russia's Firsts at the Oscars

  Over the past 80+ years, Russia has made its presence felt at the Academy Awards with over 160 nominations and 30 wins. As the 2025 Oscars approach, we decided to look back at some moments etched in Russia’s history on the red carpet – feat. the first-ever nomination and win, a Guinness World Record-breaking movie, and a viral movie star making the headlines today.

  25.02.2025

• Must-Watch Russian Cartoons for Learners of Any Level

  Watching animated movies isn’t solely a fun pastime. Packed full with simple-to-grasp themes, authentic vocabulary, and vibrant visuals, they are also a great way to learn a language and its culture. For an efficient-yet-enjoyable learning experience, here’s a list of Russian cartoons for anyone from beginners to more advanced speakers, lovingly hand-picked by Svetlana Dorofeeva, a lecturer at ITMO's Foreign Language Training Center.

  06.01.2025

• Top Russian Cartoons Watched Worldwide

  With these five contemporary Russian animated series, you'll not just have a blast – you'll also get in on plenty of cultural references, in-jokes, and even some philosophical conversations that are all so loved by the Russians and the world.

  08.11.2024