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Arts & Life

A Savory Strudel From German Colonists on the Volga

German colonists combined their own recipe for a savory strudel with locally grown blue mustard seed oil.

Toronto Festival Cancels 'Russians at War' Film Screenings Over Threats

"Given the severity of these concerns, we cannot proceed as planned," the Toronto International Film Festival said in a statement.
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Pro-Kremlin Filmmaker Mikhalkov Named ‘Honored Artist of Chechnya’

Kadyrov said he thanked Mikhalkov for his “unambiguously firm patriotic stance and the support he gives to President Vladimir Putin.”
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Filmmaker Zara Jian Celebrates the Spirit of Sergei Parajanov in Venice

In “I Will Revenge This World With Love," Parajanov's resilience in the face of repression inspires today's exiles.
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Anne Applebaum’s ‘Autocracy, Inc.’ Unpacks How the World’s ‘Bad Guys’ Learn from Each Other

The acclaimed journalist's new book deconstructs the fallacy that autocracies need to be ideologically aligned to help each other.
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Beloved Soviet-Russian TV Host Alexander Maslyakov Dies Aged 82

Maslyakov hosted Russia's most popular and longest-running game show.
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How Chicken Kyiv Conquered the World

Roll up your sleeves and learn how to make this classic, elegant dish from Ukraine.
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‘Russians at War’: Documentary About Russian Troops in Ukraine Criticized at Venice Film Fest

Director Anastasia Trofimova defended her film against a barrage of negative critiques.
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Wealthy Russians Return $36M in Artwork From Europe via Uzbek Firm – Systema

Among the works moved include those by Spanish surrealist Salvador Dali, as well as French painters Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Henri Matisse.
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Chulpan Khamatova and the 'Quiet Life' at the Venice Film Fest

Alexandros Avranas' film about a Russian family traumatized by forced exile hits very close to home.
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An Apple for the Tsar

As autumn brings its harvest of apples, our food specialists share a surprising recipe that blends savory, sour and sweet.
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Pro-War Singer Shaman Performs for Soldiers and Evacuating Children in Kursk Region

Shaman sang his popular song “Ya Russkiy” (I’m Russian), which has become an unofficial anthem among some pro-war Russians.
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Documentary Explores the Intersectional Struggle of Queer, Indigenous People in Russia

“Intersections” ventures into territory previously unexplored.
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opinion Irina Mak

How Anti-Kremlin Artists Are Diagnosing a Sick Regime

Two and a half years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, this art is seen less as a protest than as a testimony — or, rather, as a diagnosis.
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Russian TV to Premiere Joe Biden Comedy Series in 2025

The show, called “Goodbye,” revolves around the American leader getting stuck in Russia after losing his U.S. passport.
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A Solution to the Eternal Question: What Can I Do With All This Zucchini?

All around the world home cooks are up to their ears in zucchini. Here's a solution from the dacha.
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A One-Pan Meal of Sturgeon at the Dacha

The dacha holds a special place in Russian culture, especially the country kitchen and long evenings around the table.
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In ‘Goodbye to Russia,’ Sarah Rainsford Chronicles the Stifling of a Nation

The BBC’s Eastern Europe correspondent reflects on her 20 years covering Russia’s descent into brutality in her poignant new book.
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Dangerous Mushrooms and the Power of Vodka

For centuries there was no distinction made between morels and false morels in Russia.
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