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high standard

‘More Hollywood Than Hollywood’: Critics Slam Russian ‘Chernobyl’

Instead of offering a historic retelling, Danila Koslovsky’s “Chernobyl” tells the story of a fictional firefighter amid the nuclear disaster.
It’s the remix

Soviet Classic ‘Irony of Fate’ to Get Hollywood Treatment

“About Fate” aims to turn a Soviet legend into a world-renowned one, its director said.
in memoriam

In Photos: Prince Philip's Russia Visits

While Prince Philip famously said "I would very much like to go to Russia, although the bastards murdered half my family," he visited more than once.
rocket man

In Photos: 60 Years of Yuri Gagarin's Historic Space Journey

The Soviet cosmonaut became the first human in space on this day in 1961.
long read

Maria Kuznetsova's Second Novel is 'Something Unbelievable'

What can an old woman in Ukraine tell her granddaughter in New York? More than you imagine.
weekend kitchen

The Seductive Charms of Chopped Liver

Whether you call it pâté or паштет, keep a jar in the refrigerator for every - or no particular - occasion.
Here comes the sun

In Photos: Long-Awaited Spring Arrives in Moscow

After record-setting snowfalls and cold temperatures, meteorological spring is finally here.
WEEKEND PROFILE

The Nail Tech to LA’s Hottest Influencers Is From Small-Town Russia

Olesya Kondratyeva opened her first business in Tver and now manicures supermodel Kendall Jenner’s nails.
Show stopper

Painter Robert Falk's Triumphant Return to Moscow

More than 200 works by Robert Falk let us see this brilliant artist's oeuvre as we never have before.
respect the art

‘Uncultured’ Muscovites' Parkour Statue Stunts Spark Outrage in St. Petersburg

“You can’t behave like this in St. Petersburg.”
Imperial Traditions

Fabergé Unveils $2.2M ‘Game of Thrones’-Inspired Dragon Egg

The one-of-a-kind creation references Daenerys Targaryen’s quest to rule the Seven Kingdoms.
Cinema revival

Moscow's Oldest Cinema Reopens After 7-Year Reconstruction

The theater is 112 years old.
innovative arts

Diana Vishneva Dances Through History in the Pushkin Museum

A film made with five choreographers, five composers, and five halls of the Pushkin Museum.
western tradition

In Photos: Russia Celebrates Western Easter Sunday

Meanwhile, Russia's Orthodox Christian majority will mark Easter next month.
controversial screenings

Russia’s Top Documentary Fest Pulls Gay Chechen Film After Threats

"Silent Voice" tells the story of a young MMA fighter who is forced to flee to Belgium after his brother promises to kill him for being gay.
long read

'Memories of Moscow' Brings the Late Soviet Era to Life

Lipman's memoir of the Soviet Union in the 1980s is an invaluable and fascinating resource.
weekend kitchen

My Favorite Things: Chicken Schnitzel and Slaw

What is better than a crunchy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside schnitzel?
opera + sculpture

Sculptures Sing Opera at St. Petersburg's Manege

Russian sculpture meets opera to make traditional academic art come alive.
famous food emporium

Landmark Imperial-Era Moscow Grocery Store to Close After 120 Years

The Yeliseyevsky Food Emporium fell victim to the coronavirus pandemic and other economic pressures.
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