“The Birthplace of Russia” might be a little off the beaten path, but it houses plenty of surprises for the enthusiastic history buff.

A look at how the Jesuits, Pope Francis, and Georgetown University all share an interesting connection to Russia.

On this day in 1613, a peasant saved the tsar by leading Polish troops into the woods. Or did he?

30 restored T-34 tanks have arrived in Moscow and now await Victory Day.

The company that publishes Russian Life was officially founded 30 years ago today. It's been a helluva ride...

This week is the anniversary of two important Russian births.

If Russia has its way, NATO training would be postponed. Not because of coronavirus, but to preserve the memory of the dead of World War II.

"Russia's Indiana Jones" has been hard at work.

Russian history is interesting. Not always beautiful, not always glorious, but almost always... interesting.

Guard duty sends an old villager back to school, and down a broad and dusty lane full of memories.

A group of intrepid preservationists toil quietly in Russia’s northern realms to preserve old wooden churches and izbas that are just a snowstorm away from perishing.

Here’s the thing about history: you can’t see everything that is going on when you are living it, and then, when you try to dredge up what really happened, all you’ve got is your frail memories.