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• A Guide to Russian Folk Music: Past and Present

  Cultural traditions and new trends, traditional instruments and electronic music, new and legendary faces – folk music in Russia is experiencing a revival. What’s Russian folk? How is it evolving, and what's trending now? Here’s your guide to the heart and soul of the genre.

  08.07.2025

• 6 Must-Know Russian Fairy Tale Objects & Artifacts

  Did you know what were  the preferred weapons of mythical heroes from Russian fairy tales? What about the means of transportation favored by villains? Today, you will expand your wishlist with some magical objects known to any Russian, child and adult alike.

  20.05.2025

• 6 Modern Russian TV Series to Watch

  From vampires-turned-investigators to punk biopics and the wild eighties, here are six recent Russian series to check out.

  16.05.2025

• 5 Russian Gestures To Help You Understand the Locals

  Sometimes body language speaks louder than words – but only if you know the meaning behind it! Today, we’re breaking down some of the most commonly used gestures in Russia, some familiar around the world, others unmistakably local.  

  12.05.2025

• 5 Unique & Popular Russian Game Shows

  From spectacular brain battles to high-stakes sports contests, these game shows have become a staple of Russian TV, gluing viewers big and small to their screens for decades.

  06.05.2025

• 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

• Russia's Firsts at the Oscars

  Over the past 80+ years, Russia has made its presence felt at the Academy Awards with over 160 nominations and 30 wins. As the 2025 Oscars approach, we decided to look back at some moments etched in Russia’s history on the red carpet – feat. the first-ever nomination and win, a Guinness World Record-breaking movie, and a viral movie star making the headlines today.

  25.02.2025

• Five Soviet and Russian Cars That Made It Onto the Big Screen

  Though the Russian (and before it, Soviet) car industry has had its ups and downs over the decades, today we're going to examine a few of its most iconic representatives that have left a lasting impression on the silver screen – both in Russia and in Hollywood. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!

  03.02.2025

• From Unicorns to Orange Trees: St. Petersburg's Most Unusual Local Flags

  Strange shapes, mythical animals, Roman gods… we’ve already explored some of the most unusual flags found throughout Russia, but what about St. Petersburg in particular? In this installment, we’re going to zoom in on the flag collection of our beloved city.

  14.01.2025

• Must-Watch Russian Cartoons for Learners of Any Level

  Watching animated movies isn’t solely a fun pastime. Packed full with simple-to-grasp themes, authentic vocabulary, and vibrant visuals, they are also a great way to learn a language and its culture. For an efficient-yet-enjoyable learning experience, here’s a list of Russian cartoons for anyone from beginners to more advanced speakers, lovingly hand-picked by Svetlana Dorofeeva, a lecturer at ITMO's Foreign Language Training Center.

  06.01.2025