The Russian Picture Dictionary: Wedding Celebrations
Study Russian language through a visual dictionary created by RBTH's cartoonist Natalia Mikhaylenko. In this edition: Wedding Celebrations
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Discovering Russian Orthodoxy: The Old Believers
RBTH presents a brief history of the Russian religious movement of the Old Believers, which appeared in the 17th century as an attempt to protest against the Orthodox Church's reform
Pussy Riot stunt was caused by moral decline - justice minister
Justice Minister Alexander Konovalov believes the stunt carried out by the feminist punk group Pussy Riot in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior is an indication of a moral decline in society
Lent: Trial or long-awaited cleansing?
For Orthodox Christians, Lent lasts from March 18 until May 5 this year. During this time, many believers observe special dietary restrictions. For some it is a trial, for some, a time of increased spirituality
Faith of Russians in omens and astrology is declining - poll
Russians have been losing interest in the supernatural over the years, sociological studies indicate
Valentine's Day in Moscow: Romantic guide through winter frost
On Feb. 14, Moscow parks will offer themed activities and restaurants will feature special menus
Antarctic: Russia's hotel at the bottom of the world
In the southernmost continent on Earth, people get married, run marathons… and bless penguins
Holding Depardieu tight
Behind the surrealist gesture of Gerard Depardieu — the first Frenchman of world renown to ever take Russian citizenship — there is a good deal more sense (and absurdity) than would appear at first glance
American playwright talks about his quarter-century in Russia
John Freedman, an American theater critic, playwright, and columnist for The Moscow Times, has lived and worked in Moscow for 24 years. Freedman spoke to Rossiyskaya Gazeta about his reasons for remaining in Russia
Over 82,000 Muscovites dip into icy water to celebrate Epiphany - ministry
More than 82,000 people have taken a dip in icy water in Moscow to celebrate Epiphany, a representative of the city police department told Interfax
Paradise Lost: Russians and the new American dream
More often than not, Americans are popular in places where little is known about them. Nowadays everyone has discovered America, and each dislikes it in his own unique way. In Russia, for example, America is an unfulfilled dream, an unfaithful bride
Unveiling the noisy past of a quiet town
Tales of centuries of murder and mayhem draw visitors to the sleepy town of Uglich
America and Russia as seen from underground
While London celebrates the 150th anniversary of the opening of the first subway on Jan. 9, Alexander Genis compares the legendary Moscow and New York rapid transport systems, which embody the essence of the Soviet and American mentalities
Predicting the future on Orthodox Christmas
The fortnight following the Orthodox Christmas is considered the best time to try out age-old methods to predict the future
Russia fosters web crowdsourcing projects
With communism now resembling a historical instance of a massive crowdsourcing project, it is safe to say that Russians are no strangers to the methods of this seemingly recent phenomenon
Military man becomes an extraordinary janitor
He claims that his profession is undervalued by society, yet few would guess at the decent income it can generate. Sergei Nifashev is a janitor
Moscow weddings: chronicles of conventional insanity
From palatial halls and exotic destinations for those who appreciate beauty, to the more modest cafes and alternatives for the pragmatic urban-class, Muscovites are creating a whole range of new wedding traditions for the post-Soviet generation
How Russians celebrated New Year before revolution
The New Year did not become Russia’s main holiday until Soviet times. In the Russian Empire, in the early 20th century, there were several holidays at the turn of the New Year
Tasting Russian New Year
With the Russian traditional ceremonial Christmas dinner now long forgotten, Russians are left only with the Soviet New Year appetizers, surrounded by the fragrance of the New Year’s tree and tangerines
New options for toasting the New Year
Many Russians may still break out a bottle of Soviet champagne on Dec. 31, but the growing trend toward high-end wines indicates that a change in the market is at hand