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  • New Year in Russia: All You Need to Know

    The holidays are approaching faster than ever before, and it’s high time to review all the relevant traditions, superstitions, and lifehacks to have your best New Year’s in Russia. So suit up and let’s go!

    21.12.2021

  • Wanted: Ded Moroz, Snegurochka, and Other Russian New Year’s Characters

    Two legends in fur hats and coats. Stealing the hearts of all kids (and many adults) with magic and generosity every year. Last seen on New Year’s night. Does it ring any bells? Meet the two main symbols of the New Year in Russia.

    06.12.2021

  • Like a Local: Where to Get the Best Tote Bags in the City

    Tote bags have seemingly become a true fashion statement of young people in St. Petersburg. Everywhere you go, you are likely to spot someone wearing a new original design to channel their love for books and coffee or promote an important cause. So where do people get these trendy items? Fret not, here’s our list of the top places to get your keys to the hearts of all St. Pete’s millennials.

    22.11.2021

  • Not Only Russian: 5 Most Spoken National Languages in Russia

    From Tatar to Yaghnobi, Russia is home to over 100 unique languages, not to mention various dialects and variants. Even though Russian is recognized as the only official language, the country’s many ethnic groups remain true to the languages of their ancestors even today.

    15.11.2021

  • Historical Flashback: The Story Behind Unity Day in Russia

    A day with a rich history yet Russia’s newest holiday – Unity Day is celebrated annually on November 4 to promote the unity, breadth, and diversity of Russia’s varied cultures. Who are Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky? Why does it always have to do with a revolution? And how does today's Russia stick to the tradition? Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming holiday.

    01.11.2021

  • Paint a Spaceship Like a Russian

    The Russian space agency Roscosmos has decorated the Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket, scheduled to take the Progress MS-18 cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station at the end of October, with khokhloma, a traditional Russian style of painting known for its regal combination of red, gold, and black. What other famous Russian designs, theoretically, could have made it into space? 

    18.10.2021

  • 5 Russian TV Theme Songs from the 2000s

    If you ever wondered what kind of shows your Russian millennial friends grew up with, then you are in luck! Here is our list of the top five popular TV shows from the mid-2000s with the most memorable and catchy theme songs. Impress your Russian friends at the next party – or just have fun watching the title sequences!

    04.10.2021

  • Unexplored St. Petersburg: Trendy Spaces for Art, Thrift Shopping, and Food

    From vintage stores, trendy cafes, and bars all the way to pic-worthy murals, here’s our roundup of the best off-the-beaten-track places and hip spots in St. Petersburg.

    27.09.2021

  • Apple Feast: Traditional Russian Treats to Try This Fall

    If the apple season left you with too many apples and you’ve already succeeded in reducing all your visits to the doctor, here are some Russian-style recipes that will have you feeling this fall season.

    20.09.2021

  • Love Mushrooms and Berries Like a Russian

    Early August is a perfect time to gorge on the gifts of the forest (and garden), many of which you can buy at small markets by the metro and railroad stations. Here’s a quick guide to your new favorite treats.

    02.08.2021