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build your own babushka

A Story of Art and Russian Grandmothers

A gallery of miniature scenes from Russian life made by artist Irina Verkhgradskaya.
Pups on parade

Moscow's Dogs Get Dressed Up for City Costume Contest

Four-legged bees, Cheburashkas and more could be seen roaming around the square.
1999-2019

In Photos: 20 Years of Putin

Whether he's going for a shirtless horseback ride or sternly overseeing the military, Russia's leader has played many roles over the past two decades.
they're everywhere

No Escaping Russia's Special Forces with New Telegram Bot

When life gives you seemingly omnipresent riot police, make memes.
good game

Russia Unites Countries in Battle at Annual War Games

Twenty-five countries gathered on the outskirts of Moscow to compete in events like tank racing and field kitchen cook-offs.
Well-behaved boys

Russian Paratroopers March Through Moscow on Their Special Day

Russia's military parachuters put on a show of pomp and circumstance on the typically rowdy Paratroopers Day.
Seafarer Spectacle

Russia's Navy Day Sets Sail in St. Petersburg

The city where Peter the Great first envisioned Russia's naval power still celebrates the modern Russian Navy.
Retro rally

Vintage Soviet Cars Cruise Into Moscow

More than 100 refurbished Soviet cars raced past Moscow's iconic sights for the annual GUM AutoRally.
Bearly bothered

Up Close With the Bears of Sakhalin in Russia's Far East

What would you do if you stumbled across a large group of Russian bears in the wild?
Golden age

Russia's Retirees Dazzle on the Dance Floor

More than 200 senior couples danced their way through a 10-hour dance marathon in Moscow.
The Biggest

80 Years Strong: The VDNKh Experience

Moscow's sprawling Soviet-era exhibition spaces at VDNKh got a major facelift ahead of their 80th birthday this year.
In photos

A Russian Field Festival of Slavic Art

The Russian Field festival put on a colorful display of Slavic traditions, arts and games for 150,000 spectators.
Performance

Russian Artist Takes to Apartment Wall to Highlight Country's Social Issues

The photographs are set to the backdrop of an abandoned five-story building.
In photos

Russian Navy Comes Out in Force for St. Petersburg Parade Rehearsal

Battleships, submarines and aviation paraded down the Neva River on Tuesday.
Football

Russian Premier League Hits Record Attendance in Season Kick-Off

The photos of the action from the Premier League's first eight games.
religious shrine

Orthodox Pilgrims Flock to Moscow to See Holy Relics

Thousands of believers will wait in line to touch the relics.
Night riders

Night Race and Bike Parade Light Up Moscow

Moscow appeared in a new light when more than 22,500 people gathered for this great double event.
In photos

UNESCO Adds Russia's Ancient Pskov Churches to World Heritage List

The Pskov school of architecture was highly influential in Russia in the 15th and 16th centuries.
In photos

Celebrating the Ancient Culture of Shamanism in Siberia

The practice of shamanism is still alive in Russia, as seen at one of the country's first shaman festivals.
Russian Cookout

Hitting the Grill for Shashlik Season in Moscow

Get a first-hand glimpse at one of Russia's favorite summer traditions.
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