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• Five Paintings: Winter in Russian Art

  What’s the Russian winter really like? And which traditions and pastimes were and still remain popular during the coldest months of the year? Let’s explore it all – with these five breathtaking winterscapes painted by Russian artists.

  02.01.2026

• Five Paintings: Students in Russian Art

  September is here, and with it comes not only a new season, sweater-weathered yet comforting for many, but also the school year. On that occasion, we’ll show you how Russian artists from various historic periods portrayed school on their canvases.

  01.09.2025

• Five Paintings: Orthodox Easter in Russian Art

  With Easter on the horizon, join us as we explore the rituals, activities, and foods of Russian Easter through five paintings by iconic masters.

  18.04.2025

• When Art and Religion Collide: Orthodox Christian Icons of Russia

  In one of our previous stories, we’ve talked about another kind of ancient religious art – frescoes. Now, let’s discuss icons, their counterparts, or more like their allies when it comes to the development of spiritual and artistic traditions in Russian culture.

  18.03.2024

• 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

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: June 25-26, 2022

  With scorching weather on the horizon, we’ve rounded up a handful of ideas on what to do indoors to stay cool in town this weekend – and just a few more for when the sun goes down.

  22.06.2022

• 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