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The Imperial Fabergé Easter Eggs
The world’s most famous Easter eggs
“The Cheerful Tourist”, a Poem by Sergey Mikhalkov
A Russian poem about hiking, with translation
Garik Sukachev, A Life Dedicated to Russian Rock
The leader of the suburbs in his own words
Altai: Where Siberia Opens Into the Mountains
Altai in Russia: the words behind the culture and the landscape
Russian Roulette: The Story Behind the Name
Explore the origin, history and meaning of “Russian roulette”
Izbing: Russia’s Take on Glamping
New countryside trend and the curious word behind it
Learn Russian with Songs: Это Всё - ДДТ
ДДТ's Song "Это всё" - a symbol of Russian rock
Нечего vs Ничего: How to Say “Nothing” in Russian
Learn the difference between нечего and ничего in Russian
Pashkov House in Moscow: History, Legends and Mysteries
Discover the history of Pashkov House
What Does «На посошок» Mean? A Russian Toast Explained
Discover the origin of this Russian toast
Russian Internet Slang: Why Native Speakers Write «Моск», «Букаф» and «Ниасилил»
Learn how internet communication is changing written Russian.
How to Say "Cool!" in Russian
Learn popular Russian ways to say “It’s cool!” naturally












