The salacious and derogatory myth surrounding the death of Catherine the Great has its roots in her detractors and successors, both at home and abroad.

For one month only, the Russian Museum is celebrating the life of Fyodor Dostoyevsky with a 200th birthday exhibit.

Eleven recent biopics highlight fascinating histories of Russians of ages past.

Vladimir Pozner Jr., Russian-American journalist and television host, describes his path to disillusionment.

The world's newest and youngest crypto billionaire is from Russia and goes by Vitalik.

Russian television celebrated pop singer Philipp Kirkorov's 54th birthday in grand fashion at the end of April.

Russian Alexei Molchanov is in the spotlight as the world's best freediver.

Some little-known art from a civilian eyewitness to the Siege of Leningrad is public both at one of the blockade museums in St. Petersburg and in a new book.

In memory of actor Christopher Plummer, who died last week at age 91, we look back at his role as a dying Leo Tolstoy in the 2009 film, The Last Station.

Which Russian tsars, stars, and commissars sported the most macho mustaches, grimy goatees, and bombastic beards? Let's make a listicle!

In these difficult times, let’s celebrate life. Specifically, five Russians (from a diplomat to an conductor to an activist) who happen to share today, June 4, as their birthday.

The life of Rasputin's daughter, Maria, was full of twists and turns almost as dramatic as her father's, and took her deep into the American heartland.