Russia Beyond

8 books by Russian writers that will make you cry

The plots of these classic works are heartbreaking and we sincerely empathize with their protagonists.
Culture
When did Russian tsars eat SWANS? 🦢

This was a tradition at big feasts and the most succulent parts of swans were served to any honored guests.
Russian Kitchen
World's LARGEST ice rink opens in St. Petersburg! (PHOTOS)

The ‘Flagpole’ ice rink on Krestovsky Island occupies an area of 28,000 sq. meters (301,390 sq. ft.) and several thousand people can skate on it at once. The achievement was recorded in the Russian Book of Records.
Travel
How French artist Matisse ended up in Russia

Having seen the painting ‘Joy of Life’ at the Salon des Indépendants in Paris in 1906, Moscow merchant Sergei Shchukin was so impressed that he immediately went to the studio of its author, Henri Matisse. Within seven years, the collector became the artist’s main admirer and acquired 37 of his works.
Culture
Russian Travel Alphabet: Tobolsk

Learn the letter 'Т' and discover the only kremlin in Siberia.
Education