Soviet Retro-Cool: A French Aristocrat’s Crusade to Save Russian Fashion
French aristocrat Jacques von Polier wants to make Russia cool again.
Poll shows over 80% of Russians approve of Putin’s work
Vladimir Putin is most frequently mentioned by respondents when they answer the question about politicians to whom they would entrust the solution of the most important matters of state A total of 81.6% of Russians approve of President Vladimir Putin’s performance and 52.1% say they are content with the work of Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev,…
Arctic city opens virtual ‘museum of people’ to preserve family history of residents
The project is being implemented thanks to a grant from Norilsk Nickel’s World of New Opportunities A virtual “Museum of People”, where all those interested will be able to share photos, amateur films and stories related to the past of Norilsk, a city in Russia’s Krasnoyarsk Region, above the Arctic Circle, has been opened. “This…
WWII veteran says Russian priests blessed approaches to Moscow in autumn 1941
As the Nazi troops were getting closer to Moscow, Joseph Stalin issued an order to find the Russian Orthodox priests who would bless defense lines around the capital with prayer Russian Orthodox icons guarded the approaches to Moscow in the tragic autumn of 1941 when showpiece divisions of the Third Reich were rolling towards the…
Montenegro’s Serbs propose putting up monument to Russian Czar Nicholas II
Putting up a monument to Czar Nicholas II would mark Montenegro’s permanent gratitude to Russia as the centuries-old benefactor Serb National Council (SNC) that unites members of the community of ethnic Serbs living in Montenegro has filed a petition with the authorities of the country’s old royal capital Cetinje to erect a monument to the…
Airports in major Russian cities to suspend air traffic during V-Day Parade rehearsals
Moscow’s airports will impose temporary restrictions on May 4, 7 and 9 Airports in three Russian cities, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, will suspend air traffic at the times when the Victory Day Parade is rehearsed and held, Russia’s state-run air traffic control corporation said on Wednesday. Moscow’s airports will impose temporary restrictions on May 4,…
Court ruling to weaken Jehovah’s Witnesses influence in Russia, cleric says
Metropolitan Ilarion stressed his conviction that Jehovah’s Witnesses were a totalitarian sect heavily misinterpreting the Gospels and, on top of that, destroying families Russian Orthodox Church welcomes the ruling of the Supreme Court to prohibit the activities of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia, as it destroys the traditional family, Metropolitan Ilarion, the head of Moscow Patriarchate’s…
Ottawa to hold Immortal Regiment march on Victory Day for first time
Apart from the rally, the Russian-speaking community in Ottawa will hold several events in the run-up to the Victory Day Ottawa residents will gather on Victory Day for the Immortal Regiment march to honor World War II veterans, which will be held in the Canadian capital on Victory Day for the first time this year,…
1.5 mln people hit the streets in Moscow to mark May Day
There have been neither emergencies nor offences About 1.5 million people hit the streets in Moscow to celebrate the International Workers’ Day of May Day but public order has not been violated, Moscow City police told TASS on Monday. “On May Day, about 1.5 million people participated in public events and gatherings. Police officers alongside…
Russian embassy in Poland welcomes international participation in Russian-led VE Day rally
The international motorcycle rally “Roads of Victory-to Berlin” kicked off in Moscow on April 2 The Russian Embassy in Poland welcomes international participation in the motorcycle rally “Roads of Victory-to Berlin,” organized by Russia’s Night Wolves bikers, said Vladislav Vybornov, a councellor of the Consular Section of the Russian Embassy in Poland. “We welcome and…
Russian traveler reaches South Africa by motorbike
46-year-old Oleg Kharitonov set off from Moscow on 20 August 2014 A Russian biker has covered 110,000 kilometers solo on his motorbike reaching Africa’s south cape halfway around the world. On Sunday, Oleg Kharitonov arrived at the Russian Orthodox Church near Johannesburg, South Africa. The 46-year-old set off from Moscow on 20 August 2014. He…
A Culinary Renaissance in the Israeli Countryside
Beyond Tel Aviv, towns are adopting enticing new approaches to cuisine that celebrate the history of the region and and the diversity of its people
Just Between Us, the Russian Way
In my file drawer of doctoral dissertations I will never write is one entitled: “Choice and Frequency of Parasitical Word Use Among Non-Native Speakers of Russian.” My personal parasite phrase is честно говоря (to be honest).
Giant Harriet Tubman “Yarn Bomb” Portrait Debuts in Upstate New York
Artist Olek’s creation is one in a series of 50 planned installations across America celebrating important women throughout U.S. history
Is Champagne Still Champagne Without Bubbles?
In a storied part of France, a group of artisan producers is making this beloved wine the old fashioned way—sans fizz
Moscow Housing Demolitions: From Rubble to Riot (Op-Ed)
In the “state capitalism” prevailing in modern Russia, the concept of property rights is blurred. But the “apartment—car—dacha” mantra remains as compelling as ever.
Russia’s Night Wolves bikers arrive in Poland
The bikers will visit Warsaw, Wroclaw and Oswiecim, and later Germany’s Berlin, where the rally will be over on May 9 Russia’s Night Wolves bikers, who are on their motorcycle rally “Roads of Victory-to Berlin,” have arrived in Poland to honor memory of soldiers who died when liberating the country from fascists. The participants of…
Russia’s Night Wolves start motorcycle rally in Slovakia
On May 4, the Night Wolves will travel to the Czech Republic Russia’s Night Wolves bikers began their motorcycle rally “Roads of Victory-2017” in Slovakia on Sunday with laying wreaths at the scenes of major battles of the Red Army against fascists, a spokesman for Russia’s embassy in the country told TASS. “The Night Wolves…
New film about Putin to open up new viewpoint for Americans, Oliver Stone says
The film will cover Vladimir Putin’s view of events since he first became Russia’s president in 2000 US Hollywood film director Oliver Stone, who is making a new film about Russian President Vladimir Putin that will be out soon, believes that it will open the eyes of Americans to a different viewpoint. “It opens up…
Pope Francis I is seeking way to unify Easter for all Christians
A unified Easter for Western and Eastern Christians is one of the provisions of the Cairo Declaration that Francis I and Tawadros II signed upon the completion of their talks Pope Francis I and the heads of Eastern Orthodox Churches are trying to find a way to unify the dates of Easter for all Christians.…
Pope Francis welcomes Russia’s efforts to defend Christians
He made his position known on Saturday as he answered a question by TASS on the way to Rome from Cairo after a two-day visit to Egypt Pope Francis I welcomes Russia’s efforts to defend Christian minorities worldwide and especially in the Middle East. He made his position known on Saturday as he answered a…
Russian Oil Giant Rosneft Sues Oligarch’s Rival Conglomerate
Russian state oil giant Rosneft has filed suit against oligarch Vladimir Yevtushenkov’s Sistema conglomerate, sending Sistema’s stock prices into free fall.
Why Russia Won’t Cave to Western Demands (Op-ed)
Russia won’t agree to the West’s conditions for reconciliation — at least not in an election year.
The Kremlin’s Coercion Calculus (Op-ed)
Russia’s rulers have to decide how to respond to an uptick in protest sentiment. So far, they are leaning towards further repression.
Five Reasons Russia Is Not Looking Forward to Meeting Trump (Op-ed)
Russia is not a priority for Donald Trump. And there is nothing the Kremlin hates more than indifference.