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  • No Hot Water? No Problem! How To Deal With the Summer Water Shutoff in Russia

    A staple of Russian summer – besides sunbathing, swimming, and gorging on fruits and berries – is surviving the hot water switch-off. For a week or two, people throughout the country have to shiver under icy showers or test their wit to avoid such destiny. Why does it happen and what are some life hacks to stay warm and clean? Discover in our story.

    08.07.2024

  • Our Favorite Russian Household Hacks

    There’s always something deeply satisfying about learning a new life hack: perhaps it’s the ability to make your life slightly easier, or maybe it’s the thrill of knowing a little “secret” that few others possess. Whatever it is, many will attest that Russian households are always home to time-honored – and sometimes peculiar – hacks that combine ingenuity and efficiency. Here are some of our team’s favorites.

    23.04.2024