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• The Threes of Konstantin Bronzit: The Story of 2026 Russian Oscar Nominee

  Six years in the making, one secret social “experiment,” and an animation veteran at the helm – Russian director Konstantin Bronzit is back among the 2026 Oscar nominees with his fourteen-minute long, speechless short The Three Sisters.

  13.03.2026

• More Modern Russian TV Shows to Watch

  If you’re looking for your next favorite series in Russian, this list is the best place to start: we’ve got a deadly “happy hour” thriller, a dinner-set dramedy, and more – all to give you a real-life taste of modern Russian TV.

  03.03.2026

• Russian Musical Earworms

  Struggling with learning Russian? Well, what if you couldn’t get it out of your head? Today, we are sharing our favorite Russian earworms, which just so happen to be great mood-boosters. We promise: with them, you’ll be fluent…ly singing in no time!

  16.02.2026

• Five Paintings: Maslenitsa in Russian Art

  Beloved and delicious, Maslenitsa is a holiday that marks the end of winter with a whole week of feasting and merrymaking. Known for its joyful spirit and winter activities, the celebration was – and continues to be – a recurrent topic for many Russian artists.

  13.02.2026

• Treasured and Hard-to-Find: Optimists in Russian Literature

  Russian literature isn’t exactly a cheer-up genre – but when optimism appears, it’s earned and stubborn. These are not your YOLO go-getters but rather those who persevere in the face of grand challenges, choose to see the best in each situation, or accept their circumstances with grace instead of abandon. Let’s meet some of them and experience the hopecore of Russian lit today.

  27.01.2026

• 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

• Wrapped in Tradition: Timeless Shawls of Russia

  Shawls are one of the most popular associations with Russia. This even coined the term babushka, which now not only means “grandmother,” but also a way of wearing a headscarf tied under your chin. Let’s dive into the history of different styles of this traditional & iconic accessory.

  08.12.2025

• Skomorokhi: The Travelling “Mages” of Medieval Russia

  Your current vibe is “November gloom” and you forgot when you saw the sun last? We know who might’ve lifted your mood in 15th-17th century Russia: skomorokhi, the travelling actors and musicians. Hopefully, our story about them will have a similar uplifting effect. 

  24.11.2025

• New Russian Tongue-Twisters

  Earlier, we shared with you some classic Russian tongue-twisters and even the longest tongue-twister, but today we shift our focus: what if you could practice your pronunciation with words more relevant to modern daily life? Here are five examples for you to master – and enjoy. 

  10.11.2025

• From Proverbs to Affirmations: Russian Folk Wisdom vs Modern Truths

  Proverbs store folk wisdom for centuries after they’ve first been coined. But times change and what was perfectly sound advice a hundred years ago may sound quite toxic in our day and age. And yet we keep using them, as they are so much a part of our culture. Today, we’ll be taking a look at some of such Russian proverbs – and trying to make them more relevant. 

  21.10.2025