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Moscow Museum News: Awards Received and Offered

Two Moscow museums are celebrating awards, both being given and being received.

In Photos: St. Petersburg Gets a Rare Glimpse of the Northern Lights

The aurora could be seen in the night sky above Lake Ladoga.

Russians Race Across Baikal in Icy Marathon Sprint

Each year, racers bike, ski and skate across 210 kilometers of ice and snow on Lake Baikal. Are you up for the challenge?

On This Day in 1931 Mikhail Gorbachev Was Born

The last leader of the Soviet Union celebrates his 90th birthday today.

Take a Ski Trip — To Siberia

When you think of Siberia, skiing and snowboarding might not be the first things that come to mind.

weekend kitchen

Medovik: Russia’s Favorite Cake

Our favorite chef takes us step-by-step through the creation of this honey-creamy-tart-sweet confection.

In Photos: Russia’s Imperial Capital Embraces ‘Snowpocalypse’

St. Petersburg has been buried under mountains of snow following a days-long blizzard.

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Sand Stories: Performances Flow Through Your Fingers

For Yekaterinburg artist Yelena Kadyrova, drawing a line in the sand is her life's work.

St. Petersburg Ballerina Dances on Ice to Save Local Beach

Ilmira Bagautdinova is one of thousands speaking out against plans to construct a port terminal for grain shipments on Batareinaya Bay.

Looking Back at Kirill Serebrennikov's Gogol Center

The director leaves the Gogol Theater — and theater in general — better than when he found them.

Sergei Lebedev Spins a Dark Thriller in 'Untraceable'

Lebedev's novel is both a gripping thriller and an unflinching examination of Russia's past.

weekend kitchen

Huzzah for Hussar-Style Beef!

Take a page of culinary history to fete Defenders of the Homeland Day in style.

Live, love, laugh!

South African Comedian Goes for Laughs in Moscow

Mum-z speaks about comedy, love and living in Russia as a black man.

Actor Andrei Myagkov Dies at Age 82

The "Irony of Fate" actor died in his home on Thursday.

Authenticity Dispute Over Hermitage Fabergé Exhibit

The Hermitage is accused of displaying fake works by Fabergé at their major exhibition.

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'Optimists-2' and Russian Film Classics Online

Bookmark these sites for when you need a Soviet classic movie fix.

In Photos: Love Is in the Air on Russian Valentine's Day

Muscovites went all-out on the most romantic holiday of the year.

When Andy Warhol Came to Moscow

As the show comes to an end, Peter Cheremushkin looks at its importance for Russian art and art lovers.

weekend kitchen

Vinegret: The Spicy Language of Love for Valentine's Day

Start off the romantic holiday season with a piquant, deep pink, heat-raising first course.

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