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• Decorate For the Holidays Like a Russian

  Paper clips, tangerine peels, cotton wool... If you can’t comprehend what this random set of items has to do with festive decorations, most likely you have never had the opportunity to visit your Russian friend’s house on New Year’s Eve. To fix this situation until the beautiful fir tree starts dropping its needles, let me invite you to the outlandish but charming winter fairytale that comes true within the four walls of an apartment somewhere in Russia.

  14.12.2020

• How To: Outdoor Ice Rinks

  So, December is finally here and the temperatures are slowly getting lower, practically inviting us to partake in all kinds of winter activities – preferably those that are outdoors and allow for social distancing. Ice rinks sound like an exciting idea but you’ve never been to one? We’ve got your back! Here’s our handy guide on what to expect on an ice rink. 

  04.12.2020

• Russia on Film: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

  Donning fur coats year round, drinking vodka with every meal, and plotting evil schemes are just some of the ways in which filmmakers love to portray Russians. But are they true? Let me take my ushanka off and take a closer look at some of the most common stereotypes.

  23.11.2020

• Speak Like a Russian: Phrases From Soviet Movies We Know by Heart

  Well, you alcoholics, idlers, hooligans… Who wants to work today? This is not us picking on you – it's a quote from a famous Soviet movie that every Russian knows by heart. These mind-boggling catchphrases and witticisms might have you scratching your head when you hear your friends use them, seemingly at random. But they're part of the Russian psyche, and you can get in on the game!

  09.11.2020

• Compote: A Russian Fruity Drink You Have To Try

  This is not compote, said my British colleague Lorna. We were having lunch at the stolovaya – the cafeteria – and she was looking at the liquid in her glass. “Compote is preserved fruit. You can cut it with a knife,” she said. “Oh, but this is different,” I said. “You have to try it.”

  12.10.2020

• To Yandex or Not to Yandex: Russian Apps to Make Your Life Easier

  Tech giants like Amazon, Facebook, and Apple are taking over the world. We uber to places, facetime our friends, and google things up even when we do not exactly use Uber, Facetime, and Google, respectively. But what is just as popular in Russia?

  21.09.2020

• 4 Incredible Russian Churches Off the Beaten Track

  The many cathedrals of St. Petersburg certainly get their fair share of tourist attention – no true Instagram blogger would fail to capture those when they get to visit the city. Today, however, we are taking you on a tour of some of Russia’s lesser-known churches – the hidden gems of unique architecture, unrivaled craftsmanship and rich historical heritage.  

  14.09.2020

• 5 Russian Must-Know Iconic Singers

  There are so many household names in Russia that literally everyone knows –  they might not all love them, but they certainly know them. After learning about some of Russia’s famous pop singers, I ventured into the world of iconic Russian singers. Narrowing that list down to five was difficult, but here goes. Below you’ll find five iconic Russian singers you have to know to feel a tiny bit less out of place.  

  24.08.2020

• 5 Russian Architectural Wonders You Didn’t Know Existed

  From an egg-shaped residence to a tractor-inspired theater, you can find inspiring and sometimes bizarre buildings scattered all over Russia. 

  17.08.2020

• St. Petersburg's Nobel Prize Legacy

  Did you know that Russia has given the world over 20 Nobel Prize winners? A good half of them come from St. Petersburg, the cradle of Russian science. Here, we've chosen our top five laureates who worked or lived in St. Petersburg and who have undoubtedly changed the world in their respective areas.

  27.07.2020