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Russian Words Invented by Writers
Unique minds behind everyday Russian words
Mikhail Lermontov. Part II
Delve into Lermontov's last years and his captivating poetry
Mikhail Lermontov. Part I
Uncover the story of Lermontov's early life
Tsarskoye Selo: Lyceum. Part II
How did Pushkin's formative years look like?
Tsarskoye Selo is Our True Home. Part I
How did Pushkin's formative years look like?
The Soul of Moscow
Read what famous Russian authors wrote about the city
"Generation P", the Post-Soviet Russia Generation
Unpack Viktor Pelevin's "Generation P" and its cultural impact
The Seagull by Anton Chekhov
One of the most significant Russian plays of the 19th century
Krylov’s Fables and Satire
Selected fables by Ivan Krylov in Russian