Most visitors to Russia will have heard of Fabergé, creator of the most ornate and precious Easter eggs on the planet. But how much do you know about these eggs? Here’s what you need to know. The son of a…
A beginner’s guide to Russian nesting dolls
If there’s one souvenir that’s synonymous with Russia, it’s surely the nesting dolls known as matryoshkas. It’s hard to resist bringing a set home from your holiday, but few who do know much about their origin and how they get…
It’s mushroom picking time in Russia!
As summer draws to a conclusion, it’s time to think about the harvest. In British parks (and even by the roadside), you’ll spot people with old plastic ice cream tubs furtively looking for juicy, sweet blackberries, but in Russia, one…
Time for a summer picnic – it’s summer in Russia
In the UK, we may associate Russia with cold, snowy weather, but the summers are hot and sunny – and that means there’s nothing better than a picnic or an al fresco lunch in one of the many pavement cafes. …
April Fool’s Day, Russian-style!
If you think April Fool’s Day is just a British thing, think again. The day of pranks and laughter is celebrated in many countries across the world and Russia is no exception. The day has officially been recognised in the…