Sergei Nepobedimy: The man who produced missiles for the price of a TV set
The story of one of the Soviet Union’s greatest military designers
Syrniki: The tasty solution for leftover cottage cheese
These pancakes made from cheese curds are a favorite breakfast for many Russians, but surprisingly tricky to make
Classic literature gets a facelift in Russian bookstores
Russia’s market for printed books remains strong, but sales of classic literature are struggling
Women of the North: non-changing lifestyle for centuries
The Yamal peninsula is located 3,600 km from Moscow. Yamal-Nenets Autonomous District (YNAD) is one of the few regions of Russia traversed by the Arctic Circle
Ideals of feminine beauty at the beginning of the Soviet era
Back in the 1930s the feminine ideal was athletic, but not thin; well-groomed, but not too much; working, but still committed to family
Russia’s young generation learning military history through video games
Video game developers say products try to present conflicts impartially
Local heroes wanted: firm puts small businesses in the spotlight
Russian company AlterGeo launches hyperlocal advertising on the internet
The Yenisei: Extreme cold beauty
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Palekh miniature painting: Depicting Russian fairytales
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Russian songs about winter? Balalike it!
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10 facts about Orthodox Christmas
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UK-Russia crossviews: Alps off the menu as Sochi’s charm grows
A Russian reporter sees her country through the eyes of British media
Russian tourism grinds to a half – except to outer space
A Russian reporter sees her country through the eyes of British media
Press Digest: Ukraine talks restart; ‘all-for-all’ prisoner exchange agreed
December 25: RBTH rounds up the day’s reporting in leading Russian media
UK-Russia Crossviews: Panic-buying in Russia beats British Christmas rush
A Russian reporter sees her country through the eyes of British media
Russia sees boost in Asian tourism as Europeans and Americans turn away
Numbers of Chinese, Japanese and Korean visitors continue to grow rapidly
Where will Russians celebrate New Year's 2015?
The plunge of the ruble has forced many to reconsider vacation plans
Visa and MasterCard announce suspension of activity in Crimea
International payment systems refuse to service transactions on peninsula
BP could enter new deal with Rosneft
Participation in the new joint venture would not violate sanctions
Interstellar Moscow: the best places for space lovers
RBTH compiled a list of the most attractive locations in Moscow for those who are in love with galaxies, constellations and deep space
The best winter package tours to Russia
Five destinations that will make you fall in love with the Russian winter
New Year in the Far North: Salekhard, Labytnangi and Khanty-Mansiysk
Have you ever dreamed of celebrating New Year’s Day in the Arctic Circle, isolated from mankind and surrounded by the nomadic peoples of the North? If so, you’re in luck.
Why do Russia’s schools never assign students the lowest grade?
The reluctance to issue the ‘one’ limits teachers to four potential marks
No going back on New Year’s resolution to get healthy
Russians can ask their employers to pay for programs to improve fitness
In it together: How communal apartments shaped the outlook of generations
Circumstances meant many Soviet citizens had to share cramped living space
What are Russians in search of when they enter a monastery?
A glimpse of what life is like for two monastic communities in the Urals
Blanket media coverage and apathy pushing Russians toward self-isolation
How Ukraine and the ruble’s plunge monopolized public attention in 2014
Moscow public spaces pretty, but lack purpose
The initiative to close several central streets to traffic is well-intentioned, but will people actually use the spaces?
Jerusalem reborn: Russia’s equivalent to the Holy Land reopens its gates
Once the ‘center of Orthodoxy’, the New Jerusalem monastery lives again
Theophanes the Greek, Russia’s first great master of religious art
The Byzantine painter left an indelible imprint on Russian art and culture
Ludmila Ulitskaya: Culture is above politics and public life
One of the best-known Russian female writers discusses literature, popularity and a bit of politics
Soccer match: The footballers who fell for the charms of Russia’s women
For a number of soccer players, Mrs. Right turned out to have Russian blood
A second youth: Russia’s most successful sporting veterans
Long after their rivals retire, these athletes still have fuel in the tank
Best of 2014: Russian sports figures
Who burned the brightest on the world’s sporting stage this year?
Legal controversy over Crimea leaves region’s soccer clubs in twilight zone
UEFA ban on participation in the Russian league puts local teams in a bind
Everything you wanted to know about the Dec. 30 rally in support of Navalny
RBTH lists five things you need to take into account to be able to support any conversation about Navalny and the current state of the Russian opposition
Best of 2014: Editors’ choice
RBTH staff present their selections for the best stories of the year
The 2014 Dictionary: Reviewing the year, lexically
At the end of the year it is customary to look back and sum up the events of the last 12 months. We will also try summing up the year linguistically. Which new words and phrases has 2014 brought to life in Russia? By which expressions will it be remembered?
A warm Christmassy glow and festive mood in Moscow
Instagrams and stills from a week in Russia with the RBTH team