Exxon to Quit Russian Oil Ventures Frozen by U.S. Sanctions
Exxon Mobil Corp. said it’s abandoning joint ventures with Russia’s Rosneft PJSC after international sanctions against the nation’s energy sector paralyzed a historic drilling project
The Fabergé Museum of St. Petersburg
If you’re considering a weekend getaway to St. Petersburg, be sure to stop in the Fabergé Museum to see the permanent and temporary exhibits.
Drink Your Buckwheat!
“Traditional with a twist” is a familiar enough concept. Even the name, Russian Pub, suggests that aim — unexpected incongruity. So, what should you expect if you decide to visit?
Have Your Wine and Drink It Too at Wine Bazaar
Evgenia Kachalova, the energetic and inspiring founder of Wine Bazaar, is often asked how to get into the wine world.
Live and Dine Like Fyodor Chaliapin
Visit the great opera singer Fyodor Chaliapin’s house and then dine on a meal from his personal book of recipes at the restaurant Matryoshka.
New Film About Writer Sergei Dovlatov
Directed by Alexei German, Jr., “Dovlatov” premiered at the Berlin Film Festival to critical acclaim and brisk sales.
A Winter Dip in Russia’s Most Iconic Outdoor Pool
Think winter is for swimming indoors? Muscovites don’t.
Celebrating Men’s Day in the #MeToo Era
It’s Defender of the Homeland Day! Let’s get cooking!
What’s On in Moscow Feb. 23-25
Brave the bracing temperatures to take in some great cultural events this long holiday weekend.
The Man Who Saved the World
A film that is half-documentary and half-feature tells the story of a Soviet officer who trusted his instincts and averted nuclear war.
Russian Spy Thriller at a Movie Theater Near You
The Russian-themed spy thriller “Red Sparrow” is about to open in theaters around the world – maybe even in Russia.
Setting Winter on Fire at Nikola-Lenivets Art Park
A visitor describes what really happened at the Nikola-Lenivets Art Park this past weekend.
Rusal Is Said to Plan First Woman CEO as Deripaska Steps Down
United Co. Rusal will name finance head Alexandra Bouriko as chief executive officer, the first time a woman will lead one of Russia’s largest commodity companies
On Stage This Week in Moscow
Not sure what to see in Moscow’s theaters and concerts halls this week? Here are some picks.
The Presidential Portrait That Was the “Ugliest Thing” LBJ Ever Saw
Lyndon Johnson’s cantankerous nature carried over to even the more engaging parts of being Commander in Chief
A Russian Oligarch Walks Away From His $8 Billion Empire
Though he had been cutting his stake in the chain in small increments in recent years, the market was surprised to see Sergei Galitsky bail.
Maslenitsa in Nikola-Lenivets
If you haven’t made plans for the weekend, consider a trip to Nikola-Lenivets Art Park where their traditional Maslenitsa bonfire will be lit on Saturday.
In the Future, Will We Be Growing Fruit in Home Bioreactors?
A team of molecular biologists wants you to forget about strawberries and, instead, take “cell jam” for a whirl
Weaving Games and Puzzles Into the Fabric of a City
To encourage playful learning, Urban Thinkspace and other projects put miniature playgrounds along the paths kids travel
Ladomir, Zlatozara and Agrafena: How Muscovites Named Their Babies in 2017
Over 130,000 babies were born in Moscow in 2017
Women Were Better Represented in Victorian Novels Than Modern Ones
Big data shows that women used to be omnipresent in fiction. Then men got in the way
Be Your Own Edgy Valentine in Moscow
If today is meant to be a day to celebrate love, then there’s a lot more to celebrate than just romance —a love for wine, for example, or a love for art, or jazz or even yourself
For a Night of Romance
Bundle up, grab a date and go out into the beauty that is Moscow in the full embrace of winter
The Obamas’ Official Portraits Break New Ground With Their Boldness
A picture-perfect reveal ceremony was by turns heartfelt and humorous
For Mark Twain, It Was Love At First Sight
The aspiring author knew Olivia Langdon was the one when he first laid eyes on a photograph of her
How the “Heart Balm Racket” Convinced America That Women Were Up to No Good
Being engaged carried some legal consequences until the news media got a hold of a sensational story
A Dutiful Daughter-in-Law’s Maslenitsa Party
Break out your crepe pan! It’s Maslenitsa, Russia’s raucous and riotous Shrovetide!
Maslenitsa in Moscow
As part of “Moscow Seasons,” the city is organizing spaces all over the city where you can celebrate Maslenitsa. Get ready for theater, dance, carnivals, games and piles of blini
Maslenitsa in St. Petersburg
If you’re in the northern capital, there is plenty of Maslenitsa merriment — and time to book tickets, too
Artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald Capture the Unflinching Gaze of the President and First Lady
The nation’s first African-American presidency is marked by two prominent African-American portraitists
A Brief History of Bulgogi, Korea’s Most Delicious Export (Recipe)
And how you can get some of the tender, marinated beef stateside
Hirshhorn’s Redesigned Lobby Sheds New Light on a Classic Washington D.C. Building
The Japanese photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto, known for his pensive images, is taking on the role of architect and designer
Will the New Redesign of the Hirshhorn Lobby Do the Building Justice?
The Japanese photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto, known for his pensive images, is taking on the role of architect and designer
Russian Billionaires Are Building Megaschools to Rival Eton and Exeter
Russian billionaires fund private schools to rival foreign counterparts.
Russia Busts Crypto Miners at Secret Nuclear Weapons Lab
The institute has some of Russia’s most powerful super-computers in a special network isolated from the internet for security reasons.
What’s On in Moscow This Weekend
If you haven’t made weekend plans, we’ve got you covered
How Physics Keeps Figure Skaters Gracefully Aloft
Every twist, turn and jump relies on a mastery of complex physical forces
A Powerful, Three-Story Video Installation Will Transform the Hirshhorn
The giant projection by Polish artist Kryzstof Wodiczko returns to the museum for the first time in 30 years
Next Week, a Powerful, Three-Story Video Installation Will Transform the Hirshhorn
The giant projection by Polish artist Kryzstof Wodiczko returns to the museum for the first time in 30 years
Some Russians Are Loving This Blizzard of the Century
The country may reap between 73 million and 82 million metric tons of wheat next season
A Brief History of Women’s Figure Skating
You might be surprised to learn that this sport where women now shine was initially seen as solely the purview of male athletes
Kremlin’s Bid to Woo Rich Exiles Home Meets Skepticism
Russian business ombudsman met in London on Saturday with a group of Russians including businessmen who fled to the U.K. out of fear of arrest
Norman Rockwell’s Four Freedoms Brought the Ideals of America to Life
This wartime painting series reminded Americans what they were fighting for
The Cleveland Museum of Art Wants You To Play With Its Art
The digital-savvy museum is using more than a dozen interactive games to collect data on how visitors digest artwork
What the First Radio Commercial Jingle Sounded Like
Wheaties was one of the first companies to recognize the enormous potential of radio as an advertising tool