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Reflections of the Unseen

Art and Music of Russia’s Indigenous Peoples Comes Into Spotlight in Amsterdam

Amsterdam’s bustling Red Light District has plenty to offer to visitors on a Saturday evening, but a showcase of art and music of Russia’s...
weekend kitchen

The Sweet Heart of a Black Radish

"Bishop's Salad" was a Soviet-era invention - but that doesn't mean it isn't delicious.
5 Min read
the word's worth

Let It Be and Let It Go

Keep пусть in your pocket. It will come in handy.
4 Min read
claims of nationalism

Russian Media Regulator Slammed After Yakut Film Ban

Roskomnadzor earlier this month ordered streaming platforms to remove “Ayta” due to its alleged depiction of "inequality based on nationality."
2 Min read
behind the velvet curtain

Russia’s Oscar Committee Suspends Operations

Last year Russia didn't nominate a film for the Oscars; this year it closed out its Oscar committee.
2 Min read
theatrical event

Belarus Free Theatre's 'King Stakh’s Wild Hunt' Trots on the London Stage

The production was a bit bumpy, but when else will you watch an innovative play in Belarusian?
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long read

In 'Memory Makers' Author Jade McGlynn Investigates the Politics of the Russian Past

A new book examines how the past is used, misused and recreated in Russia to forge a new future.
9 Min read
weekend kitchen

How Tatar Pastries Became a Favorite Russian Street Food

Belyashi and chebureki are sold on the street in cold Russian cities, but they come from the warm south.
4 Min read
the word's worth

It's Not Surprising That It's Not Simple

Being wise, being simple-minded, being obvious, and being easy have a lot in common in Russian.
5 Min read
fall from grace

Bolshoi Director Admits to Political Censorship

The Bolshoi may remain "bolshoi," but Vladimir Urin's description of the current repertory is grim.
2 Min read
no laughing matter

Russian TV Comics’ Kazakh Tour Canceled After Visit to Occupied Ukraine

Kamyzyaki, veterans of Russia’s longest-running comedy television show, had performed and gave interviews last weekend at a World War II event in Donetsk...
1 Min read
In depth

Pro-Kremlin Pop Star’s Concert a Microcosm of Russia’s Wartime ‘Patriotism’

Shaman brought his songs, which are filled with pro-invasion messaging, to St. Petersburg's Gazprom Arena, where local authorities reportedly bought up...
5 Min read
weekend kitchen

Lecho: Autumn's Bounty for Winter's Table

This dish of peppers and tomatoes is simple to make and simply delicious.
4 Min read
missed opportunities

'Patriots' in London, or How Not to Put on a Play in Wartime

The play and production could have richer if they dealt with the war Russian unleashed.
4 Min read
war and peace

In Photos: Re-Enactors Act Out Battle of Borodino on Anniversary

The battle that marked the beginning of the end for Napoleon continues to fascinate.
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weekend kitchen

Sarasin Grain and Turkish Chicken

What's in a name? In the kitchen -- often nothing and everything.
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knowledge day

Students in Russia, Ukraine and Occupied Territories Head Back to School

Children marked Knowledge Day for the second time since the start of the war.
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traveling ballot

In Photos: Reindeer Herders in Russia's Far North Vote Early in Regional Elections

Election workers brought ballot boxes to indigenous reindeer-herding communities for the Krasnoyarsk region gubernatorial election.
1 Min read
weekend kitchen

Make Merry With Sweet Cherries

Here is a simple recipe for a sweet-sour garnish made with late summer's cherry bounty.
4 Min read
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