January 01, 2020 Vsevolod Ivanov Vsevolod Ivanov’s books have long since been largely forgotten, and today it is hard to decide whether or not his current obscurity is deserved. Biographies History Literature
January 01, 2020 The Mayor Departs Yury Luzhkov, who died in December from complications during routine heart surgery, is difficult to pin to a particular pantheon of Russian political figures. Biographies Government Politics
January 01, 2020 The Patty Shop In Russia, a bus ride is always more than a bus ride, especially when it stops over at Klava’s patty shop. Cities & Towns Rural Life
January 01, 2020 Fare Well It always hurts when death comes. Particularly when it is sudden and all too early. Journalism Travel
January 01, 2020 The Sixth Minister From the diaries of the US Minister to Russia, George Washington Campbell, 200 years ago. History Int'l Relations Memoir
January 01, 2020 News and Views A collection of news items, quotes, and tidbits of interest from around the Russia space. Environment Film & TV News
December 29, 2019 Snowboarder v. Snowbird Snowboarder and filmmaker Igor Popelyukh was enjoying himself off-piste at Sheregesh Ski Resort in Kemerovo Region when a large grouse got seriously pissed off. Animals Humor Sports Russia File
December 29, 2019 The Year's Most Popular on Russian Life What do our 20 most popular articles of 2019 have in common? Internet Russia File
December 28, 2019 Russians on Oscar Shortlists Three Russian films have been shortlisted for the Oscars this year, in three different categories. Some critics say it is unprecedented and a sign the country's creative industry is on the upturn. Art Culture Film & TV St. Petersburg Russia File
December 27, 2019 Putin's Front Opens Tik-Tok Account The All-Russia People’s Front, an organization founded by Russian President Vladimir Putin, apparently counts teenagers as part of all Russian people. Health History Humor Russia File
December 26, 2019 Best of The Russia File 2019 We re-share some of our favorite stories from 2019. They may not be the most noteworthy or newsworthy stories, but we felt they were the most fun. Humor Int'l Relations Music The Weekly Russia File Russia File
December 26, 2019 Kazan Witnesses Transgender Marriage The bride said that they encountered no problems because they had already changed their appearance to look like a traditional man and woman, and had received new documents that reflect their gender identity. Humor Social Issues Russia File