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• 5 Surprising Facts About Russian New Year

  What’s Old New Year? Who is Kysh Babay? And why won’t a new year come unless Zhenya and his friends go to the banya? Find all the answers below.

  27.12.2022

• Sbiten and Vzvar: Slavic Way to Gluehnwein

  Tea and coffee were brought to Russia relatively recently, but, as you can imagine, hot beverages have always been a necessity in our climate. What kind of drinks were they, other than Ivan chai?

  19.12.2022

• Healing & Relaxing: Soviet Resorts in Today’s Russia

  The Western idea of a sanatorium (санаторий) is different from the Russian one. The latter aren’t specialized hospitals, but more like spa resorts, albeit with some medical supervision. Find out more below.

  05.12.2022

• The Diverse and Colorful World of Russia’s Ancient Crafts, Part I: Toys

  Did you know that there are over 60 well-known styles of traditional crafts in Russia, each with its unique and recognizable features?

  21.11.2022

• Best Russian Ads: From Soviet Times to Present Day

  Oh, the gems that the world of advertising sometimes supplies us with! Today, we tuned into our nostalgia and awe to pull together this extravaganza of Russian ads through the years. Enjoy!

  07.11.2022

• 5 Russian Proverbs to Help You Get Through Exams

  Whether you’re seeking a comforting hug or need a good motivational kick, you can find it all and even more in the Russian language, which is awash with words of wisdom that are perfect for when you are dealing with exams (or any other of life’s challenges, for that matter). 

  13.06.2022

• Frescoes: Ancient Art of Russia

  Intricate, beautiful and yes, divine, ancient Russian frescos – murals that decorate church interiors – offer a unique glimpse into a worldview from centuries ago.

  28.02.2022

• What Can You Buy in St. Petersburg for 100 Rubles in 2022?

  Nothing and yet everything has changed since our first piece on this economic benchmark in 2019. At the time of writing of this text, 100 rubles equals about $1.3 or €1.17, roughly the same as before, while the city has made great strides in the cheap-yet-relatively-decent coffee department. If this bill is burning a hole in your pocket, here’s what it can get you in February of 2022. 

  14.02.2022

• Rare Animals On Russian Coats of Arms

  Dozens of Russian cities and regions have symbolic images of beautiful animals drawn on their coats of arms. Unfortunately, some of them are endangered and action must be taken to preserve their species. 

  07.02.2022

• 5 Russian Must-Know Singers Topping the Charts

  Who would make it to the Russian Coachella if there ever was one? Who is at the top of Russian TikTok fame? Who are the people most of your Russian groupmates would have on Spotify? Here’s our take on who to stream in the Russian music industry now.

  31.01.2022