Russia-UK: Why Culture Vultures Can Soar above Prickly Political Problems Apr 24, 2012
“If the politicians lag behind men of culture in establishing firm links, our mutual cultural attraction is a factor that makes the sometimes bumpy bilateral relationship more stable,” notes Ambassador Alexander Yakovenko.
Battle of the Ice as It Was Apr 18, 2012
Nobody did more for the publicity of the Battle of on the Ice and St. Alexander Nevsky than former seminary student Josef Stalin, who sanctioned the release of the famous film.
Patriarch Kirill delivered his Easter message early Sunday morning.
What Stolypin Did for Russia: Experts’ Commentary Apr 13, 2012
Experts share their views of Pyotr Stolypin on the eve of the 150th anniversary of the birth of this famous statesman.
Stolypin: The Empire’s Last Knight Apr 5, 2012
An exhibition devoted to the 150th anniversary of Pyotr A. Stolypin has opened in the State Historical Museum in Moscow.
Georgians Want Peace with Russia and Want to Learn Russian Apr 3, 2012
If not for the help of Russia in the 17th century, Georgia would have never succeeded in developing its national statehood and identity.
Making Books for Children: A Business or a Privilege? Apr 2, 2012
International Children’s Book Day is celebrated on April 2, the birthday of outstanding Danish tale-teller Hans Christian Andresen.
1980s vs 1990s: Russian Americans, Russia and US Presidential Politics Mar 28, 2012
Is Russia the No. 1 geopolitical foe for America?
“Russian” Mafia Causing Discord in New York Mar 23, 2012
The Russian community in America is up in arms after The New York Times calls the Russian mind-set criminal.
Does Russia Need a National Portrait Gallery? Mar 16, 2012
Does Russia need such a gallery? If so, then where should it be situated? Who, how, and by what principle should ‘personas’ and exhibits be selected?
Big Ballet Online Mar 12, 2012
The idea of live broadcasting of ballets and operas via the Internet is getting ever more popular. The Bolshoi Theater joined this world trend later in 2010.
No Need for the Second Round Mar 5, 2012
It would probably not be stretching the truth to assume that most of those who voted for Putin treasure their sense of stability and prosperity.
