Ukraine will soon have its own independent Orthodox church, fueled by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Climate change is destroying Russia and people still want to duel, but at least someone’s getting free pizza.

The life of a beloved princess changed immeasurably when her husband, an heir to the Russian throne, was murdered by terrorists.

Icons have been revered in Russia for centuries, and when it comes to miracle-working icons, pilgrims will travel thousands of kilometers to seek their divine assistance. 
We look at three you can find in Moscow.

A few words about two brothers who rejected their family's wealth and became known as the Apostles of the Slavs. They never visited Russia, but they translated the Gospel into Slavonic.

How it was that in the eighteenth century Russian mythology was trumped-up in the Western manner? Who wanted it? And where did we get Lel, Yarilo and Zimtserla? We explain everything you'd want to know about Russian fakelore.

Abortion rights and domestic abuse have come under fire of late, marking some new battle lines in the social sphere.

City, state and citizens battle over the future of St. Issac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg

A strange church in St. Petersburg’s outskirts offers a fascinating historical side trip.

On October 14, 1991, St. Basil’s Cathedral was reopened after six decades. Here are five fun facts in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Cathedral’s rebirth.

On July 8, Russia celebrates the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity, a holiday aimed at promoting traditional family values, more commonly known as Fevronia's Day. What's it all about?

Nikolai Gontar leads us on a trip to the Republic of Mariy El, home to layered pancakes and some very unusual architecture.