January 01, 2021 Ascending Anik By Vitaly Berkov Our intrepid Far Eastern explorer gets it into his head to trek through uninhabited wilds in order to ascend his region’s tallest peak. Not all goes to plan. Environment Regions Travel
January 01, 2021 Movies, Modernism, and Moscow Archaeology By The Editors News items on an Oscar contender, a respected doctor, renovation of Tula, and a Kremlin dig. Architecture Film & TV History Travel
December 07, 2020 Soviet Disneyland: Exploring VDNKh By Griffin Edwards One of our favorite spots in Moscow is a surreal blend of theme park, museum, and Stalinist kitsch. Architecture History Moscow Travel
December 03, 2020 Oh Nice, Real Mature By Griffin Edwards Russian airline Pobeda is under investigation for making our inner 14-year-olds giggle. Government Humor Interview Travel Russia File
November 23, 2020 Best Film on Russia this Year By The Editors It is just over six minutes long, but "In Russia" is the finest film on Russia we have seen all year. It will have you itching for travel again. Film & TV Geography Regions Travel Russia File
November 19, 2020 Cars, Car Accidents, and Vodka (Unrelated) By Griffin Edwards This week is full of surprises: Moscow schools train future journalists; cars branch out into new materials; and vodka exports decline, which is maybe less surprising than you'd think. Economy Education Food & Drink Geography Law Social Issues Travel Odder News
October 22, 2020 Sniffer Dogs, Train Cats, and Surprise Tigers By Griffin Edwards This week, Siberian tigers earn someone fame; sniffer dogs combat coronavirus; and cats become savvy – some might say spoiled – train passengers. Animals Government Health Law Science Travel Odder News
September 01, 2020 September/October 2020 The Mari People * Life in Isolation * Russia's Discovery of Antarctica * Raspberry Picking * Semyonovsky Revolt * Battle on the Ugra * Sergei Bondarchuk * Table Russian * Bird Language * Apple Fritters * Chicks the TV Series * Kamchatka and Belarus Culture Geography Regions Social Issues Travel War
September 01, 2020 Where in the World? By Paul E. Richardson At a time when international travel has come to a screeching halt, I can think of little better service our magazine can provide than to take readers to far-flung places. History Travel
September 01, 2020 News Items By The Editors News, quotes, and tidbits from all around Russia. Cities & Towns Culture Economy Internet Travel
August 28, 2020 Kamchatka or Bust By Griffin Edwards Some of Russia's less-traveled regions are hoping to grow a booming ecotourism sector. Business Economy Regions Travel Russia File
August 12, 2020 On Melons and Vacationers By The Editors “You risk getting an upset stomach, but there is no scientific evidence for this fact.” - An announcement from Russia’s Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing, on the incorrect way to eat melons Food & Drink Travel Quote