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• To Be Is to Grow: Russian Etymology

  Can you guess where the word свобода (freedom) comes from? Most words we use today are rather ancient and their meanings tend to shift over time – sometimes quite unpredictably. In today’s article, we’ve collected some examples of such changes in the Russian language.

  29.11.2021

• 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

• Five Ancient Russian Cities with Fascinating Legends

  St. Petersburg might be the biggest city in North-Western Russia, but age-wise it has nothing against the 1000-year old cities in this region, their histories blending folklore and facts. How did some of these ancient places come about? 

  08.11.2021

• 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

• Ghosts From The Past: Russia’s Lost Architectural Gems

  Magnificent and daring, these buildings have reached our days only as pictures and memories – lost to war, natural disasters, or simply time. Here’s the list of architectural gems all around Russia that you can’t visit anymore.

  25.10.2021

• 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

• The Five Names of St. Petersburg

  Italy, poetry, and spectacular natural phenomena – discover the origin of some of the most popular nicknames of St. Petersburg.

  11.10.2021

• 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