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A Quick History of Russian Theatre

In comparison to the rest of Europe, Russian theatre in its current form is fairly young. At the turn of…

St. Petersburg Statues That You’re Sure To See

St. Petersburg's statues, murals and good luck charms hidden all over the city, but there are a few you can’t…

Recycling in St. Petersburg

Living in Italy and the Netherlands, I've gotten used to sorting my trash to recycle paper, glass, but especially plastic…

The Funniest Russian Dashcam Videos

Dashcam videos and crazy capers have become one of the modern-day stereotypes of Russia. Thanks to social media and YouTube,…

Russian Banya – Unwind Like a Local

'Помылся – будто заново родился' : 'washing oneself is like being born again' A visit to the Russian banya is…