Arts and life

remembering the past

The Last Address of Alexander Drevin

On Sunday a plaque went up on the apartment house that was the Last Address of a great avant-garde painter.
Culture clips

On This Day: April 22, 1899

Nabokov had a lasting influence on generations of writers all around the world.
In photos

Vintage Tram Cars Parade Down Moscow’s Streets

The event marked the 120-year anniversary of the Moscow tram service’s opening.
What's cooking

Into the Frying Pan: 9 Top Russian Cookbooks

What better way to spend the weekend than reading about, cooking and eating great Russian food?
Russian Theater

Stanislavsky's Method Lives On

Why would a British acting student come to Moscow to study? It's all about the method.
in photos

Moscow's Monuments Get a Spring Shower

The capital's famous monuments need a solid scrubbing to clean off the winter dirt.
Cyberpunk City

Russian Photographer Shoots Moscow With Blade Runner Aesthetics

Konstantin Vikhrov's work captures the bright but bleak side of Moscow by night.
Theater arts

Celebrate Theater in Peremilovo

Come see quirky paintings of zany villagers putting on nutty plays.
Culture clips

On This Day: Vladimir Lenin Arrives at the Finland Station

Vladimir Lenin standing on an armored train car is one of the iconic images of the 20th century.
Culture Clips

On This Day: On April 15, 1949 Singer Alla Pugacheva Was Born

Russia's musical, theatrical, cinematic, and celebrity icon is celebrating a big birthday.
Culture Clips

On This Day: April 13, 1990

April 13 is Katyn Memorial Day, commemorating the nearly 22,000 Poles killed in the forest near Smolensk.
Long Read

'Stalingrad' by Vasily Grossman

Here's an excerpt of a long-awaited new translation of Grossman's prequel to "Life and Fate" that comes out in June.
St. Petersburg Arts

Explore “Life After Life” in St. Petersburg

A show of brilliant Russian artists on death and immortality at the St. Petersburg Manege might be worth a weekend trip.
Culture clips

On This Day: Yury Gagarin Orbits Earth on Vostok 1


Moscow eats

Where Chinese Diners Eat in Moscow

Which are the best Chinese restaurants in Moscow? We asked our Chinese friends.
Culture Clips

On This Day: ‘Spartacus’ by Yury Grigorovich at The Bolshoi

This iconic ballet can still be seen at the Bolshoi.
Museum life

All Too Human

Our philosopher-art critic Aaron Wendland helps you make your way through the School of London exhibit.
Museum life

Can Museums Be Friends When Their Countries Are Not?

How does a Russian museum bring art from a British museum during a time of political conflicts? Patiently.
Moscow moves

Run Out Winter's Kinks

More Russians are into running, and this weekend they launch the 2019 race season.
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