Yakutsk Celebrates Tanha with Psychic Queues and RitualsThe traditional Yakut divination festival Tanha was celebrated at the House of Archy in Yakutsk, where residents queued for psychics, ate pastries, and participated in the sacred Algys cleansing ritual.
Blind Pianist on Music, Bullying, and Life Beyond StereotypesElena Kukharenko became a professional pianist and mother of four despite losing her sight in childhood. She shares how blind people create music, build families, and live full lives.
Mother of Khaniya Farkhi dies in BashkortostanFaniya Azmukhametova, the mother of honored artist Khaniya Farkhi, has died, having outlived her daughter by nearly eight and a half years.
Reunited for a lifetime: The love story of Vera Alentova and Vladimir MenshovBeloved Russian actress Vera Alentova, best known for her role in the classic Soviet film 'Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears', died on 25 December at the age of 83. This article looks back at her 59-year marriage to director Vladimir Menshov.
Nurture Your Own Identity: Roman Matytsin on Kuban's Lost MusicKrasnodar resident Roman Matytsin discusses his new book 'Rhythms of the Southern Outskirts,' which documents the overlooked musical culture of the Kuban region during the Soviet 1970s and 80s.
Typhoon Kurultayevich on Difficult Youth, TV Scandal, and HiatusUFA1.RU interviews Fidan Kulmukhametov, the creator of the satirical politician Typhoon Kurultayevich Bezhansov, about his character's creation and the controversies that led to a break from filming.
Perm Film on Abuse Victim Wins Festival AwardA documentary by a Perm prison service press chief about a woman imprisoned for killing her violent husband has won the audience jury prize at the SiberiaDoc international film festival.
Max Factor's Beauty Empire Began in RyazanThe founder of the 'Scent of Time' historical salon reveals Max Factor's story, debunking myths about his work for Tsar Nicholas II.
Colleagues and Friends Remember Ksenia KachalinaThe Russian actress, who died at age 54, is recalled by her peers as a uniquely talented but troubled person. Her career spanned brilliant roles and a tragic decline into marginal life.
Macan Departs for Army, Bypasses Fans in MoscowRapper Macan was sent to the army from a Moscow enlistment office on the morning of November 28, bypassing fans and journalists who had gathered outside, according to a conscript who saw him inside.
Actors defend Aglaya Tarasova in drug smuggling caseOn November 26, actors Leonid Yarmolnik, Yevgeny Tsyganov, and Yulia Snigir testified in defense of actress Aglaya Tarasova at the Domodedovo Court in the Moscow Region. She is accused of smuggling drugs after hashish oil was found in her vape at the airport.
Surkov's role in shaping Putin's image in The Kremlin WizardVladislav Surkov, a former Kremlin aide, served as the inspiration for the character Vadim Baranov in the French film 'The Kremlin Wizard', which depicts the creation of Vladimir Putin's public image.
Revva Urges Ural Oligarchs to Donate Pocket MoneyPopular TV host Alexander Revva defended a group of grandmothers from a small Ural village, asking local millionaires to fund a new cultural center for their ensemble.
Russian Stars Mourn Death of TV Host Yuri NikolaevRussian celebrities are expressing grief and sharing memories following the death of longtime TV host Yuri Nikolaev, who passed away after a battle with lung cancer.
Yuri Nikolaev died after long battle with lung cancerYuri Nikolaev, a renowned TV host famous for legendary music programs, passed away at 76. He had been fighting a severe lung disease and died just a month before his 77th birthday.
