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December 2011
Revising the Moscow in Our Minds
Some stereotypes are based on a kernel of truth, while others are stuck in the... See more
Photographer Walks the Revolution Road
Fearless and fiercely talented, Russian photographer Yuri Kozyrev recently swept two international awards for his... See more
November 2011
Seven Sisters Stage Comeback
The haunted icons of Soviet architecture have fallen in and out of favor, but the... See more
Nyet To The Brown Bag
HRH, my "handsome Russian husband," puts in, on average, a 17-hour workday down at The... See more
October 2011
The Man Who Flew Into Space From His Apartment
In a Soviet flat, Ilya Kabakov explored escape and utopia. His career has soared in... See more
In Moscow, All the City's a Stage
Moscow opens its streets and squares to performers, artists and musicians over the next month... See more
Fixing Foreign Adoption
Can a treaty between Russia and the United States help match qualified American parents with... See more
Crash Killing Hockey Team Raises Ire
The sport of hockey lost 44 players, from Russia, the NHL and Europe, to a... See more
August 2011
We Wondered, Would the Window Close?
Russians reflect on the 20th anniversary of the failed coup that ended the Soviet Union. Like... See more
June 2011
The Nenets Herders, Last Nomads of the North
Russia's nomadic reindeer hunters now coexist with roads, rail, pipes and drilling towers. Lena Sarteto's puffy,... See more
May 2011
From Water and Chocolate, a Club Scene
The famous Red October chocolate factory site on the Moscow River offers a dazzling spectacle... See more
A History of Dieting
Dee Dee, a fresh expat, recently wailed: "Is there a Jenny Craig in Moscow?""Of course,"... See more
A guide to post-soviet parenting
The current breakdown in communication between parents and children in Russia has been festering for... See more
Taken in isolation
After decades of espousing a doctrine of multiculturalism and national diversity, Western societies are discovering... See more
April 2011
Gagarin Opened the Heavens
A half century after Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space, firing up a... See more
A Reluctant Pony Mom
Cordelia is distracted during our weekly bowl of garlic soup. "Are Russian schools off this... See more
December 2010
And So, Is This Christmas?
The Christmas season in a Russian-American household is a marathon, not a sprint. It lasts... See more
Reveling in Russian Santa's Fairytale Home
In a dreamlike pinewood in Northern Russia, tourists find the home of Ded Moroz, or... See more
EXPAT files: Winter, Never Christmas
Meet me at the Diner for lunch," Joe Kelly said over the phone. "I need... See more
Young people find solidarity in the act of being different
Sociologists in Ulyanovsk believe that while young people of different groups may look different, their... See more
Russia to host 2018 world cup
FIFA announced that Russia has won the right to host the World Cup in 2018.Russia... See more
Russia to secure global uranium supplies with a new fuel bank
The State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) will provide guaranteed uranium supplies worldwide.Russia has stockpiled 120... See more
John Beyrle: America Supports Russia's Accession to WTO
In a recent interview, the U.S. ambassador to Russia said that the United States supports... See more
Feel the pulse of the universe at the Moscow Planetarium
The legendary Moscow Planetarium is scheduled to reopen its doors in December after a long,... See more
The Altai Republic: A Living Spirit
The lakes, woods and deserts of the Altai Republic make a spectacular destination for travelers.The... See more
November 2010
EXPAT FILES: Soup for the columnist
Tancy O'Reilly was felled by a bad November cold. I packed up some chicken soup,... See more
Joint U.S.-Russia force takes on Afghan drugs
The first-ever joint U.S.-Russia anti-drug operation in Afghanistan was deemed a success, despite an outcry... See more
Mystical Moscow
.Ghost hunters will find plenty to search for in the Russian capital and its environs.If... See more
Is there a "Roma question" in Russia?
Caught between nostalgia and misery, held back by criminality and discrimination, Roma (Gypsy) communities in... See more
October 2010
T-shirts, Jeans and Sneakers
After decades of wearing the same shabby apparel, the most important thing in Russian appearance... See more
The Pre-existing Birkin
It's that horrible time of year again: The insurance premiums are due. I will have... See more
Young Designers Freshen Moscow's Catwalk
Russia Now selects five up-and-coming designers who are rising to the top, through local praise... See more
Shaping the New Russian for the 21st century
A new multimedia project is aimed at teaching the Russian chattering classes how to act... See more
Kitchen talk
Masha Gessen, deputy-editor-in-chief of the new project Snob, talks about her goals for it and... See more
Russian star launches supercar
Nikolai Fomenko has made a move from critiquing cars on tv to creating one of... See more
Irkutsk: cultural crossroads in Russian Asia
The architecture of Irkutsk bears the marks of its history as a cross-cultural trading center.For... See more
September 2010
Brain Freeze
A few years ago our institution made a huge breakthrough: For the first time we... See more
Brain Freeze
A few years ago our institution made a huge breakthrough: For the first time we... See more
EXPAT FILES: It's Getting Hot in Here
Autumn is here in Russia, so of course I have dug out my tank tops,... See more
Office Politics, Russian-Style
The blistering heat that plagued central Russia for two straight months affected different people in... See more
Russia's Dr. Seuss
More than 40 years after his death, Kornei Chukovsky remains one of the country's best-loved... See more
August 2010
A Bittersweet Return for White Russians
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Office Depot DTs
I am the quintessential office supply/organizational junkie. I spend the kind of time in STAPLES... See more
Russia's Ivy League
The Russian government wants to have its own world-class universities. But first it must introduce... See more
July 2010
Torzhok: The golden age of provincial Russia
The fair city of Torzhok is among the oldest settlements in central Russia. Situated on... See more
A handshake in space
Thirty five years ago, Soviet cosmonauts and American astronauts met in space, paving the way... See more
An inspirational artist's house
The riverside estate at Polenovo is almost unknown to foreign tourists to Russia, but its... See more
Anna Chapman: the girl every man wants
Russian women have stunned the world again, but for a completely unexpected reason"You didn't by... See more
Miracle of Light: The Solovetsky Transfiguration Monastery
Despite the area's tortured history, the sites of Solovki exude a mysterious spirituality. For The... See more
June 2010
Down with Dachas!
It's dacha season again, so of course, I am hiding under my bed. I've read... See more
Press Review
Views from Russia on the Gaza StripIt wasn't Israel's attack on the naval convoy destined... See more
What did the Romanovs do?
The recent death of the last Romanov born before 1917 brings Russians to more soul... See more
A Far-Flung Gamble
Could gambling in exile pay off? Kevin O'Flynn explores the special gambling zone on the... See more
The Game of an Era
The world's best-known computer game first appeared on June 6, 1984. It was designed by... See more
Military policy must balance arms reduction with strategic defense
The U.S. Senate is discussing whether to ratify the revised Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty,... See more
Lakeside idylls at Pereslavl Zalessky
With five monasteries, nine museums and a lake so big that Peter the Great built... See more
May 2010
Outpost of Change
Lonely Kaliningrad could become the model for constructive dissent; opposition activists are cautious but say... See more
What Does Friendship Mean to a Russian?
Russians seem aggressive at first glance, as if they are prepared for an attack, which... See more
Very Superstitious
My daughter, Velvet, no longer needs a Nanny, but back in the day, I did... See more
Russian president gives his view on WWII
Dmitry Medvedev gave his take on World War II in interview with Izvestia newspaper. The... See more
Novoye Russkoye Slovo changes with the times
America's preeminent Russian newspaper celebrated its 100th anniversary last month with plenty of pomp, but... See more
Kargopol: Star of the Russian North
The small northern town of Kargopol has treasure richer than its size would imply. Among... See more
U.S. Ambassador has Unique Perspective on Victory Day
John Beyrle honors his father's service in both the U.S. and Soviet ArmiesWhen U.S. Ambassador... See more
United in Victory
For the first time in history, all major allied countries - Russia, the U.K. and... See more
Veliky Ustiug: Northern Jewel
Among the many beautiful towns of the Russian North, Veliky Ustiug stands out for its... See more
Russian bachelors look west
Let's talk about Russian men. A strange new tendency is in evidence: more and more... See more
April 2010
Don't Call Her a Feminist
RN explores Russia's feminism in honor of Richard Stites, author of "The Women's Liberation Movement in Russia." He died last month. See more
How the U.S. Resembles the U.S.S.R.
When I was young, the world's great problem was all black and white because little... See more
Kill the Book Club
The other night, my Handsome Russian Husband, aka HRH, said "I'm going to start a... See more
From the Elbe to Red Square: A Soldier's Story
Hopes that inviting American veterans to Victory Day celebrations in Moscow will help inform young... See more
Mission to Mars
Russian scientists are hoping to if humans can survive a space flight to Mars... See more
Web designer's breakaway journey
The teenage designer of Chatroulette weighs his options in the United StatesAndrey Ternovskiy, a 17-year-old... See more
Ferapontovo: Medieval Treasure in the Russian North
View the Full Gallery » Although Ferapontovo is not far from the river route between... See more
A Soviet Journalist's Recollections of Cuba
Even before Moscow and Havana officially re-established diplomatic relations, Cuba and the Soviet Union had... See more
March 2010
Olympic news and opinions from Russia
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has demanded that the officials responsible for the training of the Russian team for the Vancouver Games offer their resignations. See more
India beckons the young and restless
Russians who have had it with upward mobility are heading to Goa for peace of... See more
Russia makes space for U.S.
While Russia burns with ambition again, the United States has grown ambivalent about space exploration.... See more
February 2010
Russian Studies Revival on Campus
A surprising rise in the popularity of Russian language studies has occurred on American... See more
Paper Architects and the Razing of Moscow
Interview: Yuri Avvakumov explains how Paper Architecture became a movement.The U.S.S.R. Paper Architects grabbed top... See more
Living in Moscow's Endangered
History: An expat revels in Moscow's inner village; Will it survive?Like other cities, Moscow... See more
Hymn to Him
The Expat FilesNowhere does the battle of the sexes play out more vividly thanduring... See more
A Virtual Trip on The Trans-Siberian
A joint project between Google and Russian Railways allows enthusiasts to experience the Trans-Siberian... See more
January 2010
Fashion Becomes The Army
The Russian Army will soon have a more fashionable and contemporary look thanks to... See more
Henry Kissinger speaks about Andrei Gromyko
In honor of Andrei Gromyko's centenary, Dr. Henry Kissinger spoke warmly of his complex... See more
December 2009
Rejecting the 'isms' Of Ideology
Found in TranslationRussians have a traditional dislike of any sort of 'isms' - especially... See more
Postcards From the Edge
The Expat FilesSnail mail in Russia may beas effective asputting a message ina bottle, but... See more
November 2009
The Specter of Stalin
Press Points: 130 Years of Stalin and Forgetting Russia can't seem to come to... See more
Stepping Into the Minefield: Liberalism
Found in Translation Translating the word "liberal" is like stepping into a political minefield.... See more
Finding Fort Ross
The intriguing tale of Russian America began deep in the interior of Europe in... See more
All Safely Gathered In
The Expat Files Thanksgiving outside the United States offers its own eclectic charm. I... See more
The Gift of Irony
What to buy for that special someone? If they know anyonewho has been toRussia,... See more
October 2009
The Menacing Gas-Scraper
St. Petersburg, the hometown of both Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev, has turned into... See more
In America, Safety Always Comes First
The Expat Files Safety First has its irritations,as our Russian expat in Washington, D.C.,... See more
Guardians of the Gates
No Russian organization is complete without the notorious "Okhraniki," the men responsible for keeping... See more
Afghanistan Lessons
Three years after Soviet soldiers left Afghan soil,prisoners of war were still in Afghanistan,seemingly... See more
September 2009
The Playful Language of Suffixes
Russian suffixes are rich in expression and meaning (especially when it comes to names)... See more
Secret Cities Revealed
Military: RN unlocks the mystery behind the 'closed cities' phenomenon.Astrakhan region. The area is famous... See more
Press Points What's Pressing in the Russian Media
Can Medvedev Help Obama? RIA Novosti, Agency Report At press time U.S. President Barack... See more
One Womans Tale of Soviet Life Grips Nation
For years, Oleg Dormancould notsell his documentary on the epic life of Lilianna Lungina,... See more
Cyber Prince
Hope dies last in Russian cyberspace,where an out-of-time, over-the-topprincecan search for his ideal princess.... See more
Five Years Later: Remembering Beslan
In Memory Beslan, a small town in North Ossetia, became known as Russia's 9-11... See more
A hot summer in the Cold War
Fifty summers ago, the world witnessed a remarkable cultural face-off between its two superpowersFifty... See more
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