Set against the backdrop of revolution and civil war the Avant-garde period in Russia was very dynamic. In honor of International Women's Day (March 8), we take a look at the lives and works of six very special Avant-garde artists.

The life and works of this thirty-eight year old, single mother and wonderful artist.

Today, the wonderful, hearty and traditional recipes and meals of the Russian table can be attributed to the efforts of Russian women to provide sustenance and nurturing to their families.

One version of Russian blackbread, a mainstay of the traditional diet.

Tea was brought to Russia in the 1600s from China. Since then, the brew and its implements have become an enduring tradition of Russian society. The tea ceremony itself bonds families and communities

An essay on what it takes to understand the conundrum that is Russia.

Tips for getting tickets to the hottest show in Moscow.

How to use fillers to make your Russian more colloquial.

This week, depressing news about divisions and birth rates can only really be counteracted with a smile over the Orthodox church’s new take on sex.

St. Nicholas, Babouschka, Christmas Eve festivities . . .Ded Moroz leading to Christmas on January 7th.

In a strange turn of events, Russians living near the Amur Tiger are being prosecuted for killing the animals that nearly killed them. 

A rumination on the cultural touchstone that only Russians are said to be able to understand and truly appreciate.