The True Story Behind Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler and Her Mixed-Up Files
Fifty years ago, author E.L. Konigsburg wrote her children’s literature classic that highlighted the wonder of museums
Take a ride down memory lane through Moscow’s amazing subway system
On May 15, 1935 the first line of the Moscow Metro, connecting Sokolniki to Park Kultury, was opened to the public On May 15, 1935 the first line of the Moscow Metro, connecting Sokolniki to Park Kultury, was opened to the public. It was 11 kilometres long and included 13 stations. As of 2017, the…
Putin says he has no regrets about Russia’s decision not to take part in Eurovision
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the decision not to take part in the Eurovision Song Contest was correct and that he has no regrets about it. “As for Eurovision, those who wanted to watch it could do so online. I believe that our agencies involved in that process did the right thing when…
Telegram App to Refuse Russia’s Data Demands
The company behind messaging app Telegram has said it will not hand over information to the Russian state amid reports of government pressure to give up company data.
Monorail to Disappear From Moscow’s Skies
Moscow’s monorail will disappear from the city’s skies as part of new renovation work, City Hall has announced.
The City of Moscow Has Its Own Propaganda Empire
Mayor Sergei Sobyanin takes the tricks Russia plays on foreign audiences and puts them to use against his own constituents.
Hong Kong: Chinese Fusion Up in the Air
Hong Kong at the Holiday Inn Sokolniki continues the culinary syncretism of its namesake, drawing on modern Western trends for dishes Europeans would expect on a Chinese menu.
7 Outdoor Activities To Keep You in Shape in Moscow This Summer
With the promise of summer around the corner, it’s time to get out and make the most of the outdoors. Adrenaline junkie? Fitness freak? Just looking to make friends? Moscow has a wealth of options on offer.
Ukraine to Block Russian Social Media in Sweeping Sanctions
Ukraine will block several major Russian websites, including VKontakte and Odnoklassniki. The social networks are popular across the former Soviet Union.
Moscow authorities pledge to be mindful of people’s concerns over housing renovation bill
Some 8,000 people gathered on Sunday on Moscow’s central Prospect Sakharova Avenue to protest against the bill Moscow’s city authorities have pledged to be mindful of people’s concerns voiced at Sunday’s rally against a controversial bill on resettling residents of Soviet-era five-storey apartment blocks in the Russian capital. “We will be attentive to all meaningful…
Putin plays two songs about Moscow and St. Petersburg during China visit
The Russian president played the melody of the song “Moscow Windows” and “The City Over the Free Neva” Russian President Vladimir Putin has played the melodies of two popular songs about Moscow and St. Petersburg on the piano during his visit to China on Sunday. The Russian president played the melody of the song “Moscow…