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First Snowstorm of 2021 Blankets Moscow in Real Russian Winter

A Balkan cyclone brought heavy snow and freezing temperatures to the capital.

In Photos: How Russians Celebrate the Winter Holidays

From beloved wintertime activities to New Year and Orthodox Christmas, the first week of the year is one of the most festive times in Russia.

A New Kind of Theater Beats the Coronavirus Blues

St. Petersburg's Pop-Up Theater keeps the audience entertained and engaged outside a theater.

2021 look ahead

Moscow Arts Scene in 2021: A Spectacular Year Ahead

Cultural life came to a standstill last year, but this year arts lovers may get a double dose of culture.

Russian Movie Night: History on Screen

Ready for a weekend of binge-watching? How about an entertaining refresher course in Russian history?

'Journeys Through the Russian Empire'

Two great photographers a century apart capture what once was the Russian Empire.

Russian Movie Night: 7 Literary Works on Screen

At home for New Year's? Jennifer Eremeeva shares the best Russian literature-come-to-life movies.

5 Old Russian Games: Party Like It's 1897!

Bored children? Energy levels peaking? Cat and mouse to the rescue.

Russian Classical Music Highlights of 2020

A look back at some of the year's musical highlights in the two Russian capitals.

weekend kitchen

Russia's National Treasure: Cabbage Soup

Jennifer Eremeeva has just the thing to cancel out holiday overeating. And it's delicious, too.

Russian Covid Art and Online Culture Highlights of 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic pushed the arts to be more creative than ever imagined possible.

season of lights

In Photos: Moscow Gears Up for the New Year

The Russian capital's extravagant holiday decorations are a much-needed antidote to the long, dark winter nights.

Russian Movie Night: 7 Great Features

Relax with these seven feature films or TV series chosen by Jennifer Eremeeva.

Russian Dance Highlights of 2020

Despite illness, closings, and broken contracts, Russian dance had some great moments in 2020.

Russian Film Highlights of 2020

This year filmmakers left Moscow and made some movies that are out of this world.

Russian Film ‘Beanpole’ Awarded Top Prize by U.S. Film Critics

Former U.S. President Barack Obama put
“Beanpole” in second place in his list of favorite movies in 2020.

delicious holidays

Moscow Holiday Feasts

Unexpectedly in Moscow for the holidays? Don't have time to prepare? Hyatt has you covered deliciously.

Borscht, Smetana and Crab: Michelin Guide Comes to Moscow

The French gastronomic guide plans to launch its first selection of restaurants in Moscow.

Alexander Kurlyandsky, Creator of 'Nu, Pogodi!', Dead at 82

Kurlyandsky's creations include the parrot Kesha and The Great Gosha.

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