Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of you. What a year 2021 turned out to be! It’s been a challenging time but we are delighted to report that we were able to take advantage of open borders…
Carved window artwork in Russia
In some Russian cities you can notice a very beautiful window artwork on the walls of old wooden houses. In Russian it’s called «Nalichniky» and means something «on the face». It’s amazing how the etymology shows the inner sense. In…
Are you prepared for the 75th anniversary of Victory Day?
This year, on May 9th, it’s the 75th anniversary of Victory Day and a very important holiday in Russia. To understand why, you need to know that this is the day Russia marks VE Day. It’s celebrated elsewhere in Europe…
Did you know Christmas celebrations in Russia take place in January?
The Christmas decorations were all packed away weeks ago here in the UK, but Russia’s just finished clearing up after its Christmas celebrations. In Russia, those following the Orthodox religion choose to fast for 40 days, abstaining from meat and…
Have you visited the Arkhangelskoye Estate near Moscow?
St Petersburg is well known for its palaces and museums, but you’ll find an estate just as beautiful and historic on the outskirts of Moscow. This architectural complex is called the Arkhangelskoye Estate and it plays host to a wonderful…