The Shah Bird An excerpt from the fine new novel Zuleikha, by Guzel Yakhina, about a woman's survival in Siberia exile, inspired by childhood memories of the author's grandmother.
Castle of Concrete In this new novel, set in the final year of the Soviet Union, young Sonya is reunited with her once-dissident mother, and they are on their way to navigating a new life together.
Returning from Afar An excerpt from Benson Bobrick’s new book, a memoir of his life and work as a writer.
A Double Life An excerpt from the new translation of a novel by Karolina Pavlova (1807-1893), translated by Barbara Heldt.
Agriculture Economy Regions The Weekly Russia File November 28, 2019 Dumbledovich and the Chamber of Bovine Distractions
Film & TV History Reviews November 24, 2019 Too Much Catherine, Not Enough Greatness: Two Reviews of "Catherine the Great"
May 01, 2019 The Shah Bird By Guzel Yakhina An excerpt from the fine new novel Zuleikha, by Guzel Yakhina, about a woman's survival in Siberia exile, inspired by childhood memories of the author's grandmother. History Literature Memoir
May 01, 2019 The New Ideological Fetish By Grigory Yavlinsky "A classical authoritarian power... does not pay that much attention to what the population thinks, and when it does, this attention is usually limited to a bunch of platitudes loudly proclaimed as the official ideology..." Economy Government Politics
May 01, 2019 At Zima Junction, 1943 By Nina Shevchuk-Murray A poem from the new volume Alcestis of the Underworld, by a regular translator of works published by Russian Life Books. History Literature
April 23, 2014 Peace, Land, Bread By Eugenia Sokolskaya Peace! Land! Bread! This was the battle cry of the 1917 October Revolution (old calendar) that changed the history of Russia and indeed the entire world. Since the time of Ivan the Terrible, the tsars concentrated on centralization of their power and control. The most common way of doing this was to take power away from the nobility, appeasing them by giving them dominion over their land and workers. This soon developed into the oppressive, slave-style condition known as serfdom. History
February 03, 2018 12 Myths/Truths About Russians and Vodka By The Editors Think you know your vodka? Take this True/False quiz (just 12 items) about Russians and their vodka and see if you are right about that... Food & Drink
May 26, 2016 Two Miracles of Russian Love Poetry By Anatoly Liberman On the occasion of Pushkin's birthday, we offer a post on the challenge of translating his most famous love lyrics, "Я вас любил," with a bonus look at Innokenty Annensky's "Среди миров." Literature
December 07, 2019 Film: Brother Azari Museum of Russian Icons | Clinton, Massachusetts Brother Azari is a film-memoir of Azari Plisetsky, brother of the great ballerina Maya Plisetskaya, pedagogue and choreographer. He has lived his life in the shadow of his renowned sister. The film discloses Azari Plistesky's own enormous talent as a ballet dancer, teacher, and founder of a ballet school in Cuba. Film
December 07, 2019 С новым счастьем! (With a New Happiness!) Russian Holiday Tree Traditions & Soviet New Year's Ornaments Museum of Russian Icons | Clinton, Massachusetts Exhibit, Other
December 08, 2019 Christmas Tree Nesting Doll Workshop Museum of Russian Icons | Clinton, Massachusetts Treat yourself for the holidays, or create a special gift for someone. Join docent and teacher Larissa Dyan for this fun and festive Christmas tree matryoshka (nesting doll) workshop, where you will hear the story of the Russian nesting doll and create your own three-piece set featuring a Christmas tree, Santa, and snowman. Other
December 15, 2019 Annual Winter Concert with Piano Virtuoso Ivan Gusev Museum of Russian Icons | Clinton, Massachusetts This year's annual winter concert features the talented and brilliant concert pianist Ivan Gusev. In his first full-length performance at the Museum, Gusev presents an all-Russian program featuring Scriabin, Tchaikovsky, and Mussorgsky's ten-piece suite, "Pictures at an Exhibition." Music
November 01, 2019 to December 30, 2019 Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker Talmi Entertainment Tour Mgnt | Pittsfield, MA Moscow Ballet announces the Gift of Christmas Tour, coming to cities large and small, from Boston to Los Angeles, and Vancouver to Miami, with Great Russian Nutcracker performances. Dance
February 07, 2020 55th Petroushka Ball The Plaza Hotel | New York, New York The 55th Annual Petroushka Ball to benefit the charitable programs of the Russian Children's Welfare Society (RCWS) will take place in The Plaza Grand Ballroom. Other
November 17, 2019 to February 29, 2020 The Faces of Russia Lazare Gallery, Moscow School of Russian Realism | Charles City, Virginia Art Historians consider Lazare Gallery's collection of art, by some of Russian's most influential artists, as the poetry of the 20th century. These masterfully painted works depict people, their lives and surrounding nature. Art Exhibit
March 05, 2020 to March 08, 2020 World Premiere ballet by Alexei Ratmansky Segerstrom Center for the Arts | Costa Mesa, CA American Ballet Theatre will premiere a new full-length production, titled "Of Love and Rage," choreographed by renowned Russian choreographer and ABT Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky. Dance
