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Original Russian Proverbs and Where to Find Them

Because of the high demand, we are back again with some new and usable Russian proverbs and sayings, which are…

Chess in Russian – The Shah is Mat!

Have you ever challenged a Russian to a game of chess? Before you do, you might want to know a…

The Leftovers of Soviet Culture – What Still Remains?

Russia has changed a lot since the days of the Soviet Union; gone is Socialist realism, industrialisation and Soviet spies…

Scary Russian Horror Characters You Didn’t Know

  It’s that time of the year again, when you dress up in a terrifying costume and scare your friends:…

What is Chernukha? Read about the Hero of our Time

Balabanov’s Brother offered a response to the stagnation of the Russian film industry in the 1990s, through the invigorating of…