Brought to Russia in the seventeenth century, eggplant caviar became wildly popular after a Soviet comedy movie. A Russian blogger shares her story.

Aeroflot is offering a short excursion flight for those interested in getting a quick taste of air travel— and wine. 

Digging back through memories, and unearthing a cream puff.

Natalia was raised between downtown St. Petersburg and a small village. She is passionate about sharing all aspects of Russian life: both the good and the bad.
 

Gulnaz has lived in many places: the Siberian North, St. Petersburg, Georgia, and Moscow. And shurpa has been with her wherever she went.

Russian scientists are attempting to bring tea cultivation to more Northern regions of the country. 

A new and unusual dairy industry has entered the Moscow region. 

Russia's Ministry of Industry and Trade has thrown its support behind a measure for distance-selling alcohol.

Olga was born one year after the collapse of the USSR, but she witnessed both scarcity and communal living. Optimism and creativity have served her well.

A popular New Year’s dish in Russia, Herring under a Fur Coat is a bit baffling.

Where we explore Russia’s oenophilic intentions and vine-driven tourism, rooted in the hills of Krasnodar Krai.

January – and the winter months in general – are a great time to master the hearty Russian recipes for all kinds of pirogi.