Yearly Archives: 2018

The ruling United Russia party and President Putin himself have recently suffered unexpected setbacks.

A recent survey shows that Russians are increasingly tolerant of violence and cruelty.

The Snob awards celebrated Russia last week. See what you may have missed in culture, society, and the economy last year.

In informal conversations, far more people allow for the possibility that Russia poisoned Skripal than recent polls show.

The Kremlin has been playing an unpredictable game with Navalny.

We travel with the river’s current, from west to east, passing some of the city’s most iconic landmarks along the way.

In Russian being wise is good and being a wiseguy is bad. The hard part is figuring out which is which.

We shouldn’t confuse left-leaning protest with an appetite for socialist revolution.

Russian bakeries reportedly said that rising grain and fuel prices could bump up the cost of bread by up to 12 percent.

The third in our series of inside views of Moscow art studio where up-and-coming artists find inspiration.

Sanctioned businessmen Deripaska, Vekselberg and Kostin were reportedly told to stay away from the event in January.

Editor Ivan Kolpakov’s resignation, which was protested by Russia’s media elite, marks the beginning of a new era.

The vote essentially tells the world that Russia is moving on from the notion of a peacekeeping force and even from the Minsk agreements.

Don’t miss this exhibition of Ilya and Emilia Kabakov, two of Russia’s most important living artists.

In honor of the armed forces around the world, our favorite cook has made boring into bright and tasty.

Russia’s recent imposition of sanctions is all about Ukraine’s upcoming presidential election.

Theaters are beginning their parade of new, revived and favorite productions. Order your tickets now, especially for the holiday season.

Here’s a look at the Music in the Metro project and the musicians who brighten up your commute.

Russian pubs are finding their own voices and unique styles.

Curious about the Russian art market – who’s buying and what are they taking home? We were, too.

Everyone should try the cuisine of Russia’s far north at least once. And once you try it, you’ll be back for more.

Respondents named import bans, a weaker ruble and a ban on Russian state banks conducting foreign exchange transactions as their top three concerns.

Today, Russia has no dearth of successful, celebrated women writers.

Check out the trendiest Moscow bars.

Last weekend to see this great show of American street artist Shepard Fairey. Free admission on Sunday 6 – 11 p.m.

“Kalinka” with a bit of Michael Jackson thrown in? Who are these guys? Check them out for free this weekend.

Russia’s new ranking places it ahead of many Western countries such as France and Italy, and just behind Spain.

Check out the best banyas and spas in Moscow.

President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly called on wealthy Russians to bring their capital back to the country.

You still have time to perfect your costume. Moscow opens the doors to ghosts and goblins this weekend.

We asked Jennifer Eremeeva to watch one more episode of Amazon’s “The Romanoffs” and let us know how it’s going. It’s going strangely.

We caught up with Nadya Tolokonnikova at the last stop of her U.S. book tour.

Check out these new urban parks before winter hits… and bookmark them for next spring and summer.

A rare screening of an even rarer remastered classic. Don’t miss it!

Autumn means the start of Moscow’s cultural season. Here are some of the exciting premieres and new
productions taking place on stages across Russia’s capital.

Natalia Bykova founded the NB gallery in 1992 in a former communal apartment in Moscow.

Free tonight? Well, here’s something you won’t hear often.

Moscow City took two decades to build and now has some of the tallest skyscrapers in Europe.

The combined wealth of the 25 wealthiest Russian women was nearly $9 billion.

Old Favorites Explore New Tradition.

Is it worth the hype? Jennifer Eremeeva, who knows her Russian history and Romanov lore, reviews the first two episodes.