Dontsova Explains Life's Purpose to Chita AudienceDuring an online event on 29 October, writer Darya Dontsova responded to a student's question about the meaning of life, quoting the Bible and emphasizing spiritual over material values.
Model reveals struggles and advice in fashion businessMaxim Klochai from Moscow entered the modeling industry a year and a half ago after a birthday gift sparked his interest. He shares his journey, including a failed attempt in South Korea and tips for aspiring models.
Gospodin Litvinovich finds life's work in poetrySergei Thomson, known as Gospodin Litvinovich, tours Russia with poetry recitals that draw full houses and offers master classes on expressive reading.
Martiros Saryan: Steppe Childhood, Tretyakov AcclaimPainter Martiros Saryan grew up in the Don steppe, worked at a post office in Nakhichevan-on-Don, and later earned international renown. His art shaped modern Armenian painting and even helped save Rostov’s Surb-Khach church.
Colleagues, family recall Tigran Keosayan’s final daysThe film and television director died at 60 without regaining consciousness after a prolonged coma, as colleagues and relatives reflected on his life and shared memories in Russia’s media and cultural circles.
Tigran Keosayan dies at 59Russian director and TV host Tigran Keosayan died at 59 after weeks in a coma that followed clinical death in December 2024. His wife Margarita Simonyan announced the news on Telegram; the cause remains unknown.
Volgograd advertises shows with ousted founderPosters for October–November list performances featuring Zinaida Gurova in Volgograd, even as she says management removed her as director and actress and that she only learned of the listings from journalists.
SHAMAN comments on Intervision contestSinger Yaroslav Dronov, known as SHAMAN, praised Russia’s staging of the revived Intervision music contest and declined to have judges rate his performance, saying Russia had already “won” by hosting international guests.
Why not wash hair on 24 SeptemberOn 24 September, Orthodox Christians commemorate Theodora of Alexandria, and in Russian folk tradition the day carries rural customs and taboos, including avoiding hair washing to protect memory, prevent quarrels, and ensure good fortune.
Moscow court to hear suit against PugachevaMoscow’s Savelovsky District Court will consider a lawsuit by Afghan war veteran Alexander Treshchyov against singer Alla Pugacheva, prompted by her interview viewed 23 million times, which praised Dzhokhar Dudayev and questioned decisions by Russia’s leadership and military.
Ryabinniki — Rowan Day: women cover headsOn 23 September, the Orthodox Church commemorates Saints Peter and Paul of Nicaea, while folk tradition marks Ryabinniki — Rowan Day — with omens, taboos, and the custom for women to keep their heads covered.
