Summer’s a time for celebrations in St Petersburg as we approach the launch of this year’s White Nights Festival. It runs from 27th May until 2nd August and makes good use of the long hours of daylight known as Beliye…
The best Russian open air museums
Summer’s a great time to get out in the fresh air and explore, so why not pay a visit to one of Russia’s fascinating open air museums? Here’s our pick of the best. Kizhi One of the first such museums…
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…
What’s your favourite Russian food?
Do you have a favourite Russian dish? If you do, we’d love to hear from you – and you could win yourself a meal out at a Russian restaurant in London. Our favourite winter soup has to be solyanka. It…
Russian hospitality and superstitions
As in the UK, there are many traditions and superstitions that are part and parcel of everyday life in Russia. But they’re not all the same: there’s no stigma concerning the number thirteen, it’s not considered unlucky to walk under…