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Writing as a Form of Art: Calligraphy in Ancient Russia
Studying and writing go hand in hand, even in the digital age. So, for some inspiration as the new academic year begins, let's talk about how it was done in the past.
28.08.2023
Five Soviet Cartoon Characters That Became Memes
While the viral Barbenheimer and classic pointing-Spider-Man memes might be only the tip of the iceberg, Russian online culture can boast a treasure trove of lesser-known, niche memes that, among many other things, depict well-liked characters from iconic Soviet cartoons – and they’re not that kid-friendly.
14.08.2023
Anthills and Potatoes: Popular Russian Desserts with Unique and Funny Names
Do Russians eat ants for dessert? Why do they sell potatoes at bakeries? And why would one buy a rum-woman early in the morning? In Russia, there are plenty of desserts with less-than-delicious names – but trust us, you'd be a fool not to try them.
31.07.2023
Not for the Faint-Hearted: The Longest Russian Tongue-Twister
With a whopping 434 (!) words, a tongue-twister titled Liguria bears the title of the longest tongue-twister in Russian. What does it sound like and is it possible to get it all right?
17.07.2023
How Cyrillic Script Came to Be
As you probably know, in Russia we use the Cyrillic alphabet as opposed to Latin. Why is that so, where did it come from, and were there other Slavonic scripts in the past?
03.07.2023
Smolensk: Rediscovering My Medieval Hometown
Centuries of history, legends, 12th-century churches, and an awe-inspiring fortress wall – all hidden in a small town in the heart of Russia. Are you curious to learn more?
19.06.2023
Handling Everyday Situations in Russian
It takes courage to be an international student – in addition to the usual struggles of academic life, you’re also supposed to adjust to a whole new environment. This might be hard at first, but we’re sure you’ll get the hang of it. Let’s discuss what to say in three situations you’ll probably find yourself in while living in Russia.
05.06.2023
Old and New Slavic Wedding Traditions
Getting married in May is considered bad luck, but summer, the most popular wedding season in Russia, is just around the corner. Here are some interesting facts about both old-time and modern weddings in Slavic countries to prepare in advance.
22.05.2023
The Wild Side of Slavic Folklore: Animals, Plants and Related Beliefs
The study of wildlife isn’t limited to biology and zoology – you can also approach it in a mythological and symbolic manner. That’s what our ancestors did and, thanks to folklore, we can try and perceive nature through their eyes, too.
24.04.2023
Letopis: Find Out What Happened 900 Years Ago
It’s possible thanks to chronicles – historical documents also known as letopisi among East Slavic peoples.
10.04.2023