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Describing schizophrenia from within

May 12, 2012 Alexandra Guzeva
Anna Starobinets, an acclaimed author of frightening short stories and apocalyptic novels, writes in a style that has been compared to that of Edgar Allan Poe and George Orwell

What’s Russian for “salsa”?

May 11, 2012 Alexandra Guzeva
It may be a little late to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, but quesadillas and tequila are good any time. RBTH looks at Moscow’s best (and worst) Mexican restaurants – which, depending on the reviewer, may be the same

Russians around the world take dictation

April 27, 2012 Alexandra Guzeva
A program aimed at promoting literacy among Russian speakers, brought together 15,000 people in 85 cities across the world for a writing exercise

Alexander Herzen: A man of the era of awakening

April 11, 2012 Alexandra Guzeva
This year, Russia celebrates the 200th birthday of writer and political thinker Alexander Herzen. Are his dissident views still relevant given the current state of Russian politics?

Stories from behind the scenes of Tarkovsky’s films

April 5, 2012 Alexandra Guzeva
Moviegoers often have no idea how much pain and effort a single scene can take. Here, some insight into the most incredible shots from Andrei Tarkovsky’s films

Pashkov House: Home to rare books

March 28, 2012 Alexandra Guzeva
The Russian State Library holdings take up an entire block in Moscow, accommodating tremendous collections of books, which are currently being digitized. The oldest building in the complex – the Pashkov House – is teeming with legends

New grants revitalize Russian science

March 20, 2012 Alexandra Guzeva, Combined report
The Megagrant project, an ambitious initiative of Russia's Ministry of Education, indicates that the authorities make an attempt to prevent the brain drain

The best English pubs in Moscow

March 16, 2012 Alexandra Guzeva
On the eve of St. Patrick’s day RBTH asked Moscow’s British community to assess the authenticity of local pubs

The writers’ factory

February 28, 2012 Alena Tveritina, Alexandra Guzeva
Young writers abound in the country of Dostoyevsky, and the Debut Prize catapults some of them into the ranks of most esteemed Russian authors

Book publishers play winter games

February 17, 2012 Alexandra Guzeva
The "Sense of Snow" book fair drew crowds to central Moscow despite being held outdoors during the coldest weeks of the year

Treasure trove uncovered in a library

February 16, 2012 Alexandra Guzeva
Librarians at the Russian State Polytechnical Museum found more than 30,000 pre-revolutionary books and magazines in its library

Grandfather Frost cashes in

December 21, 2011 Olga Dmitrieva, Inna Leonova, Alexandra Guzeva
Once a Soviet trade unionist, Ded Moroz can now earn $4,700 in two hours with a little help from his attractive granddaughter