Lithuania proclaimed its independence from Russia.

It is a common trope that Russians never smile. Which of course is interpreted to mean they are unfriendly, gloomy, sullen – positively Dostoyevskian. This, of course, is a complete misreading of body language and cultural norms.

On the occasion of Pushkin's birthday, we offer a post on the challenge of translating his most famous love lyrics, "Я вас любил," with a bonus look at Innokenty Annensky's "Среди миров."

The body of Joseph Stalin was removed from the mausoleum on Red Square on October 31, 1961. It may not be as spooky as Halloween, but the former leader still haunts Russia today.

Recounting a 2008 meeting with activist Alexei Navalny, before he rose to prominence.

Russian literature has an answer for everything. In the times of coronovirus, this is your guide.

Russia’s Ministry of Health discussed ways vodka can affect the coronavirus (spoiler alert: not much).