Andrei Bilzho worked as a psychiatrist before becoming the creator of the cartoon character Petrovich who first graced the pages of the Kommersant daily paper ten years ago.

The Democratic candidate, a stiff, inept campaigner known more for his exhausting discussions of policy than his ability to glad-hand the folks, is being urged by his supporters to challenge the results to the bitter end. The year, of course, is 1876.

Cranberries enjoy a brief moment of glory every year — right around Thanksgiving. But I believe it is unfair that this fall berry has such a limited time in the spotlight. Unlike other seasonal fruits, cranberries have incredible staying power — they’ll last two months in the fridge or up to a year in the freezer, so you can use them long after the Thanksgiving bird has been devoured. The cranberry scones below, for example, add color and taste to your brunch table. These are — thanks to the creme fraiche — ridiculously moist and tender. Or, if you are looking for a new condiment to dress up your turkey this year, try this cranberry and pear chutney. The tartness of the berry is a perfect compliment to the sweet pears. Shake off some of those family traditions and try it. It’s a new millennium. Cranberry And Pear Chutney 500 g (2 cups) cranberries, picked over 125 ml (1/2 cup) brown sugar 150 ml (2/3 cup) raisins 2 pears, peeled and chopped 10 ml (2 tsp.

Russia’s best-known and best-preserved dead body, Lenin, is a leading character in Catherine Merridale’s Night of Stone: Death and Memory in Russia.

Moscow's Eliseyevsky Gastronome — the city's most elegantly appointed grocery store — has a history as rich and varied as the goods that stock the shelves of 14 Tverskaya Ul.

The famous surname of Tatyana Tolstaya now has a new reason for literary noteriety with her demonstrated prowess as a writer in her own right.

This week in history saw many new states come into being — whether through revolution or more peaceful means. As walls were being torn down, they were also being erected.

In search of Russia's northern people, Oliver Ready traveled to the Polar Urals to find the Nenets — an indigenous group once taken to the cities for Soviet ""reeducation.""

Andrei Bilzho worked as a psychiatrist before becoming the creator of the cartoon character Petrovich who first graced the pages of the Kommersant daily paper ten years ago.