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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

• From Screen to Playlist: Russian Music Movies With Best Soundtracks

  Good news for all music and movie lovers! From a “biopic” about a fairytale band to a legendary Soviet rock opera, we’ve assembled five musical movies that combine an intriguing plot, memorable characters, and sing-along tunes.

  23.01.2026

• Russian New Year’s Movies for Every Mood

  Feeling nostalgic? Go for a good ole days classic. In the mood for something heavier? This movie will spark some great inner conversations. In this article, we’ve put together five iconic Russian New Year’s movies – both old and new – to match any mood.

  22.12.2025

• 5 Beloved Russian Characters in World-Class Animation

  Outwardly cold, yet kind and witty… these five cartoon characters steal scenes – and hearts – with their memorable stories and culture-inspired traits.

  14.11.2025

• Born in USSR: Soviet Slang We Still Use

  Language is an ever-changing thing. It constantly adapts to what’s happening in society. Or does society change because of the language? That’s a topic for philosophers to argue about. What we know for sure is that each era comes with new words, and Soviet times were no exception.

  13.10.2025

• Iconic Food Scenes in Russian Movies

  Russian cinema is full of memorable food moments, yet few of them can be crowned a certified classic. What makes these five scenes so iconic and what kind of delicacies are seen on the screen? Find the answers below.

  07.10.2025

• Even More Video Games by Russian Developers

  Medieval fantasy, a landlord from hell, and anime horror – this installment of our series about Russian-made video games features four more titles that every gamer has to binge on.

  04.08.2025

• 6 “Russian” Words and Their Origins

  Are mountains Russian or American? What’s in Russian salad? And what’s it like to squat the Russian way? Here are six phrases with “Russian” in their name, plus their origins and some cool facts.

  21.07.2025

• 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