FIFA: Russian Team World Cup’s Best Defenders So Far
The team, led by Coach Stanislav Cherchesov, scored the third largest number of goals of all competing countries.
Vox Pop: Following Loss to Croatia, Russia Fans Look On The Bright Side
We went to the Vorobyovy Gory fan zone to ask locals how they were feeling after the national team’s defeat.
Vadim Kosmatschof’s Revolution in Art
The solo exhibition of works by Vadim Kosmatschof at the New Tretyakov Gallery will change your understanding of sculpture if you let it.
‘We Wanted to Prove That Football Is Alive’ (Op-ed)
Only a cynic could dismiss Russia’s World Cup successes.
Some Real Russian Pubs
Ever wanted to have a 4 p.m. breakfast or see the workings of a real brewery? Do all that and more at these nine Moscow pubs.
Veteran Russian Football Defender Sergei Ignashevich to Retire
Ahead of his 39th birthday on Saturday, the veteran defender announced his retirement after 127 games with the Russian national team.
Patriotism Abounds After Russia Exits World Cup
After Russia loss to Croatia in Saturday’s quarterfinal, footballers, politicians and fans alike are all still beaming with pride for their national team.
Bank Ad Jinxes the Russia Team
The Mir payment system reportedly jumped the gun to congratulate Russia for winning against Croatia.
Russian Fans Tidy Stadium After World Cup Loss
Russian fans organized a flashmob to clean up Sochi’s Fisht Stadium after the country’s quarterfinal game against Croatia.
On the Streets Where They Lived
Take a trip into the lives of Alexander Pushkin, Fyodor Dostoevsky, and other renowned St. Petersburg residents.