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History How a Russian artist invented a new muse for Apollo (PHOTO)

The famous ceiling of the Bolshoi Theater depicts not the nine ancient Greek muses, but eight.

Culture Did you know that homes of the future were conceived by poet Velimir Khlebnikov?

"A thousand glass dwellings, connected by a suspended carriage with towers, glistening with glass. Artists lived there, enjoying double views of the sea, as the needle-shaped tower jutted out toward the sea."

History How Soviet ‘Rockets’ ended up in London

KGB agents and Queen Elizabeth II rode on them with great pleasure.

Plan your trip How to get a permanent residence permit in Russia in 2026

A residence permit (Vid na Zhitelstvo, or VNZh) is the second step toward Russian citizenship. With it, you can live in the country without time restrictions, work without patents, and access social guarantees. We offer a step-by-step guide on what documents to prepare and what costs to expect.

Culture Why did Robert Schumann dedicate poetry to the Tsar Bell in Moscow?

Composer Robert Schumann and his wife, pianist Clara Schumann, initially called their trip to Russia ‘The Lapland Journey’. What they saw there surprised and shocked them.

History The ONLY time in Russian history when TWO tsars were crowned at once

The Armory Chamber of the Moscow Kremlin stores a unique exhibit – a double throne – made especially for two young tsars. But how did it happen that they ascended the throne together?

Education Tyumen in 3 Russian words

This is the first Russian city in Siberia. It was founded in 1586 on the site of Chingi-Tura, the former capital of the Siberian Khanate. Here are three of its main symbols.

Education How int’l students can find jobs & internships in Russia

Russian universities offer opportunities not only to obtain an education, but also to find your dream job.

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Two Russian letters that are SILENT! (VIDEO)

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How Russia deals with increasing Anglicisms in its language

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Overlooked Russian greats: Eisenstein

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Why a post graduate student from Egypt decided to learn Russian (VIDEO)

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Russian Language Exported: MAMMOTH

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From ‘little strawberry’ to ‘sprawling cranberry’: What berry metaphors reveal

Russian Literature

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Russian literature in exile: 3 waves of emigration

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How did Nicholas II & Anton Chekhov end up in Sri Lanka?

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Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin: 5 essential books

10 reasons why Pushkin is so great

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100 MAIN Russian books that everyone should read

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'Gateway to Russia' launches a curated content hub of Russian books & films in English

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35 motivating quotes from Russian classics about life

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34 incredible UNESCO sites located in Russia (PHOTOS)

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Meet Maxim Matveyev, a Russian actor & latest TikTok star (PHOTOS)

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Meet Kirill Sokolov, the latest Russian to gatecrash Hollywood (PHOTOS)

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Top 30 Russian villains in Hollywood blockbusters (PHOTOS)

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10 MAIN Soviet TV shows

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Top 100 Russian and Soviet movies

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Plan your trip

How to book a hotel in Russia in 2026

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How to enter Russia in 2026

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Q&A: What to do if your foreign SIM card doesn't work in Russia?

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The MOST important phone numbers, addresses & websites for your trip to Russia

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Why foreigners need to submit biometric data in Russia & how

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How to travel across Russia: A guide for foreign tourists

History

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Who called for not disgracing the Russian land?

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What was going on in Russia when Columbus discovered America?

The Red Army could have CAPTURED Hitler in 1943! (VIDEO)

How a Russian cossack almost KILLED Napoleon! (VIDEO)

Why did the Romanians invade the USSR alongside Nazi Germany? (VIDEO)

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Check out the 'Titanic' apartment block in Moscow! (VIDEO)

How to find a job in Russia? (VIDEO)

From Florence to Vladivostok: How an Italian opened his own cheese factory (VIDEO)

Khabarovsk became home for an Englishman (VIDEO)

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How a Russian artist invented a new muse for Apollo (PHOTO)

Two Russian letters that are SILENT! (VIDEO)

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Did you know that homes of the future were conceived by poet Velimir Khlebnikov?

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How Soviet ‘Rockets’ ended up in London

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10 Russian phrases to help you check into a hotel

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Who called for not disgracing the Russian land?

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The linguist who taught the whole world the Russian language

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Learning some Soviet wisdom from Lenin’s quotes (VIDEO)

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What was going on in Russia when Columbus discovered America?

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How to get a permanent residence permit in Russia in 2026

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How Russia deals with increasing Anglicisms in its language

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Overlooked Russian greats: Eisenstein

The Red Army could have CAPTURED Hitler in 1943! (VIDEO)

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Foreigner tries an unusual Russian dessert (VIDEO)

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Why did Robert Schumann dedicate poetry to the Tsar Bell in Moscow?

Kira Lisitskaya (Photo: Moscow Kremlin Museums; State Hermitage; State Historical Museum)

The ONLY time in Russian history when TWO tsars were crowned at once

Siberia's living cultural treasure (VIDEO)

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Tyumen in 3 Russian words

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How Russian Emperor Paul I was assassinated

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How int’l students can find jobs & internships in Russia

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