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• Five Soviet Cartoon Characters That Became Memes

  While the viral Barbenheimer and classic pointing-Spider-Man memes might be only the tip of the iceberg, Russian online culture can boast a treasure trove of lesser-known, niche memes that, among many other things, depict well-liked characters from iconic Soviet cartoons – and they’re not that kid-friendly.

  14.08.2023

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: December 17-18, 2022

  Two days of exploring the local art scene, flourishing and incredibly rich, followed by a touch of all things festive – that’s what St. Petersburg’s winter wonderland is about to bring us this weekend, adding to a record-breaking snowfall we get to experience throughout the week.

  14.12.2022

• More Than Panels: Cool Soviet Experiments on Residential Buildings

  Chicken legs, donuts, a cosmodrome, and more – check out our guide to atypical residential buildings of the Soviet era.

  05.04.2021

• Architectural Utopia: 5 Never-Implemented Soviet Projects

  What would St. Petersburg and Moscow have been like if...? Although history has already been written, sometimes it can be an eye-opening experience to see our what-ifs taking shape – at least on paper. If you can hardly imagine a different Russia, then take a look at these five architectural projects that, for better or worse, never got to see the light of day. From splendid palaces reaching to the sky to the Russian Eiffel Tower – here’s a glimpse into an alternative future of Russia.

  29.03.2021