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  • Travel the Trans-Siberian Railway Like a Russian

    New Year is all about planning new adventures. I’ve always wanted to travel along the iconic Trans-Siberian Railway all the way from Moscow, across the Urals, through Siberia and to Vladivostok in the Far East. At 9,289 km it is the longest railroad in the world and bridges the vastness of Russia. 

    06.01.2020

  • Love New Year's Cartoons Like a Russian

    The holidays bring out the kid in all of us. Reconnect with yours as you enjoy some of our favorite Russian New Year’s cartoons. 

    23.12.2019

  • Party Like a Russian

    'tis the season! If you’re invited to a holiday party by your Russian friends (or there's one spontaneously happening at your dorm), don’t panic. Here’s how to come out alive and love every minute.

    16.12.2019

  • From Russia with Gifts: Celebrate the Holidays

    What to get for your friends and family at home?  The holiday shopping frenzy is not for the faint of heart, especially if you’re trying to get something with St. Petersburg or Russian flavor. Here’s my totally subjective top six list.

    09.12.2019

  • Brave the Cold Like a Russian

    With the temps dropping from a record warm November to wintery -9C, here’s how not to be caught singing, “The cold never bothered me anyway…”

    26.11.2019

  • Do Soup Therapy Like a Russian

    As the days get shorter and darker, how about a bowl of hot, hearty soup to cure the blues? Try local flavors and maybe feel better as a bonus. 

    18.11.2019

  • Find Anything Like a Russian

    Need to buy a new desk or weatherproof boots? Sell your old couch? Find a new pet, or a new apartment? Here are just some of the places where one man’s junk is another man’s treasure. 

    04.11.2019

  • Try If You Dare: Five Scary (and Delicious) Russian Foods

    Ooey, gooey, slimey, gluey… We’re not talking candy corn here. We’re talking hardcore, vegetarian-unfriendly, Halloween-every-day kind of staples. Here’s what’s lingering in the dimly lit caverns of a Russian fridge.

    28.10.2019

  • Read News Like a Russian

    In any country, news is more than just what’s happening. It’s an insight into what’s important to the people and how they see the world. Curious about what's happening with buckwheat prices or what’s hot in sneakers? Here's where to put your newly-acquired Russians skills to use (or let Google Translate do the heavy lifting).

    21.10.2019

  • Pickle Like a Russian

    Crunchy, refreshing and super easy to make – Russian dill pickles pack in all the autumn flavor and none of the fuss, turning you into an instant celebrity chef.

    07.10.2019