Culture & Customs

Russian flight attendants were surveyed to determine the characteristics of an ideal passenger.

Russia and Turkey are split over the use of an iconic Istanbul— er, Constantinople— monument.

A well-known Russian doctor used ice cream as a clue for a tricky diagnosis.

Ultra-conservative Russian Orthodox priest Father Sergei has had quite the summer.

This week, Russia's government grapples with the ins-and-outs of distance learning, the Ministry of Economic Development is nonplussed by the effects of coronavirus, and we know what side of the bread a shipbuilder's head's butter is on.

The Kremlin said that the president's dirty laundry is not for sale on the internet.

A famous Chinese artist was so inspired by his visit to the Hermitage, that he created a whole exhibit.

A considering of differing Russian and American views on monuments, history, racism, and coming to terms with history

A Russian moves his family to America to avoid racism. Their experience is telling.

This beautiful film from YETI on an enviro-tourism effort to save Steelhead in Kamchatka is our video of the week.

Food-writer Anna Kharzeeva brings best Soviet recipes, spiced with hints and memories from her Jewish Grandmother. 

This week: stamps honor highways, grave-diggers let loose, and Russia's cutest cop takes his leave.