The ‘Flagpole’ ice rink on Krestovsky Island occupies an area of 28,000 sq. meters (301,390 sq. ft.) and several thousand ...

Vyborg is one of the most colorful cities in Russia. Medieval Swedish buildings stand side by side with houses from the times ...

In this photo, the then 47-year-old emigre poet is literally glowing: a dream has come true! On December 10, 1987, he was awarded with the ...

Ladies, these talented, charming and brutal-looking athletes will win your heart! And guys, time to hit the gym!

Having seen the painting ‘Joy of Life’ at the Salon des Indépendants in Paris in 1906, Moscow merchant Sergei Shchukin was so ...

People in the rear worked tirelessly to ensure that the Red Army did not need anything. At the same time, they used every ...

Hernán Brusa is proud not only for the dancing skills and success of his Petersburg tango students, but also for the speed in which they fell in ...

One of the most poetic Soviet painters, Alexander Labas* glorified not just technical progress, but the incredible feelings ...

This icon is called the protector of the Russian land. It accompanied troops in battles, while many monarchs and generals ...

Every Russian kid is raised on this song, which states what exactly it is to be a friend. A true anthem of loyalty and getting together with ...

Mix chopped crab sticks, rice, canned corn and mayo (most Soviet salads are made with mayo). And that's it! Optionally you ...

It's a whole detective story! Before meeting the French writer, the woman fled Russia after a high-profile criminal scandal.