Fashion jewellery makes an impression in Russia
The designers are often young girls with previous experience in fashion industry. RBTH tells which brands are worth paying attention to
Bolshoi Theater unveils new organ
The new organ by the German builders, Glatter-Götz, is being unveiled on the Bolshoi’s historic main stage
Moscow celebrates Museum Night with moonlight tours
This year May 18th will mark the seventh time that Moscow has celebrated Museum Night
Former MP Kosachev declares “reality is on our side” at RBTH Annual Partners’ Conference
Representatives from Rossiyskaya Gazeta’s 27 international partners descended on Moscow this week for Russia Beyond the Headlines’ 4th Annual Partners’ Conference
An American's experience with Russian education, culture and red tape
American university student Bryce Carr talks about Russia’s education system and the often confusing Russian mindset
Russian street art takes first place at NY Cutlog Art Fair
Figure #1 was modeled by Russia's Timofey Radya from Yekaterinburg. Made from 55 police riot shields, the original resembles a house of cards with a throne at the top
A collection of poems by Soviet dissident poet published in English
Alexander Vvedensky challenges poetry lovers, yet at moments he reminds literary critic Phoebe Taplin of T. S. Eliot, Dylan Thomas and Shelley
Maxim Amelin awarded for his poetic experiments and role as educator
The poet, publisher and educator will receive this year’s Alexander Solzhenitsyn award on May 15 from Natalya Solzenitsyn, the classic writer’s widow
Photographing Moscow's "lost and clueless" generation
Igor Moukhin photographs Muscovites through irony, showing them their lack of orientation and order, and their desolate conditions in times of ever-present neo-liberalism and societal regression
Catherine the Great art collection goes to UK
More than 70 paintings sold to Catherine the Great in the 18th century by the family of Britain’s first Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole, are back on display in the UK
Yulia Kosulnikova captures the ironic contrast of womanhood in London show
Yulia Kosulnikova’s series of paintings titled “I’m Not Baba Yaga,” on display at the Erarta Galleries in London until May 18
Russian filmmakers await the 66th Cannes Film Festival
This year the Russian pavilion will feature two stands under the auspices of the Russian Cinema Fund, Roskino and the Ministry of Culture
Seven Russian writers who mastered the artist’s canvas
RBTH celebrates the writers who were also visual artists – painters and illustrators – of great merit
Bestselling writers bear witness to the devastation, and glory, of WW II
RBTH remembers Soviet writers who experienced the brutal front as Red Army soldiers and as war correspondents
For many, the 21st century Mariinsky hits the high note in perfect pitch
A modernist theater opens its doors to the adoring crowds and local skeptics while director Gergiev basks in the glow of accomplishment
Ellen Litman: “Sitting on suitcases felt surreal”
Litman, who arrived in the U.S. two decades ago, lives in rural Connecticut where she is the associate director of the creative writing program at the University of Connecticut. She is just completing her second work of fiction
A memorable embassy performance pays tribute to the legacy of Solomon Mikhoels
“The Soloists of Russia Orchestra,” under the exuberant and masterly direction of conductor Misha Katz, offered astonishingly virtuosic and heartfelt performances at the Russian Embassy
Once upon a time in 12 Russian fairy tales
RBTH has compiled a catalogue of the most courageous and colorful Russian fairy-tale protagonists – and antagonists
London gallery showcases Russian theatre and ballet
Works from the “Golden Age of Russian Ballet and Theatre Design” exhibition are on show at London’s St. Petersburg Gallery through July 28th
Listening to the music of Russian spring
Spring has really kept us waiting this year. In anticipation of warm, sunny days, RBTH encourages to delve into the world of springtime music