March 01, 2021 News Notes By The Editors News and readings of note from all around Russia. Cities & Towns Culture News
March 01, 2021 Sidewalk Art By Yulia Skopich One person’s problem becomes another person’s easel. An artist takes on his city’s sidewalk problems with a bit of porcelain creativity. One person can make a difference. Art Culture Urban Life
March 01, 2021 On Creativity By Paul E. Richardson The thematic arc that unites our features in this issue is that of creativity in the face of neglect, persistence in the face of oppression, resilience in the face of difficulty. Art Culture Customs Social Issues
February 21, 2021 City Spotlight: Barnaul By Alexandra Curtis A carjacking museum, Soviet statues, and Hollywood letters: let's take a closer look at one of Russia's best-hidden gems, the city of Barnaul. Cities & Towns Culture Travel
February 15, 2021 Russian Government Goes Super Saiyan on Anime By Griffin Edwards Sorry, nerds: Russia has banned certain Japanese cartoons due to concerns of violence. Children Culture Film & TV Social Issues Russia File
February 07, 2021 Don't Cross the Domovoy By Haley Bader The creaks of a home can startle the most grounded adult. What kind of mischief might this mean, what kind of creatures lurk unseen? Culture History Religion
January 25, 2021 The Kingdom of Eternal Permafrost By Amanda Shirnina With abnormally cold weather in Yakutsk, Russian TV news channels have been promoting the city's Kingdom of Permafrost and annual ice sculpture competition. Cities & Towns Culture Environment Russia File
January 12, 2021 A Quiet Christmas for Putin By Griffin Edwards Instead of reveling in the bright lights of a Moscow Christmas celebration, Putin decided to take in the holiday at a small church in a small town. Culture Customs Holidays Religion Russia File
January 01, 2021 Searching for St. Nicholas By David Edwards A town on the Turkish coast preserves the memory of one of Russia’s most venerated saints. Culture History Religion
January 01, 2021 A Stove Named Yerofeyevich By Darya Grebenshchikova What is a Russian home without a stove? Exactly. But how does one build one? Now that is less simple. Culture Rural Life
December 28, 2020 Cussing Stats By Griffin Edwards New research uncovers Russians' attitudes towards swearing. Culture Customs Language Russia File
December 08, 2020 Spotify: Popular Music in Russia By Margaret Godwin-Jones The world-wide music-playing platform recently ranked the most popular music in Russia. Culture Music Russia File