Culture & Customs

“The Birthplace of Russia” might be a little off the beaten path, but it houses plenty of surprises for the enthusiastic history buff.

"Because of the coronavirus, I voiced the idea of considering the possibility of not conducting the Unified State Exam this year…”

- Oleg Smolin, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Education and Science

Music soothes the plague-bothered soul. Here are some recent tracks worth listening to.

A look at how the Jesuits, Pope Francis, and Georgetown University all share an interesting connection to Russia.

Nothing is sacred when it comes to fighting coronavirus. Not even vodka.

There will surely be some great April Fools' news items this week. These, however, are some that we wish were jokes.

On this day in 1613, a peasant saved the tsar by leading Polish troops into the woods. Or did he?

What happens now that Eurovision is canceled? Little Big would like to know...

As Russia follows the rest of the world in asking people to self-isolate, struggling venues are launching online shows, tours, and even cooking classes. Here are some streaming options from Mother Russia.

Everyone's favorite yearly tundra jubilee has been postponed, perhaps until April.

Would Putin really release lions into Russia’s streets?

Russia's president discovers ancient pottery, goes spearfishing, and visits a coronavirus hospital.