Tea Clippers: How Trade Created Fast Sailing ShipsThe competition to deliver fresh tea from China led to the emergence of clippers — the fastest sailing ships of the 19th century, which changed maritime trade.
From Kaffa: How Coffee Conquered the WorldCoffee has faced bans and curses, but nothing could stop its triumphant global march, transforming humble beans into a symbol of energy and social interaction.
9 fascinating facts about skyscrapersOnce futuristic visions, skyscrapers are now a familiar part of the urban landscape. Here are some astonishing facts from their history and the present day.
Bezrukov's 'Hooligan' Play Tickets Sell Out in ChelyabinskTickets for Sergey Bezrukov's March play 'Hooligan. Confession' are selling quickly at the Chelyabinsk Opera Theater, with orchestra seats costing up to 13,000 rubles ($140 at current rates) and fewer than 50 remaining.
Sergey Bezrukov's 'Hooligan.Confession' Play Sells Out in ChelyabinskFans are snapping up tickets for Sergey Bezrukov's March performance in Chelyabinsk, where his play 'Hooligan.Confession' will be staged. Ticket prices in the stalls have reached 13,000 rubles (approx. $150 at current rates) and there are almost no seats left.
Singer MakSim to Bring Nostalgic Hits to IrkutskSinger MakSim will perform a solo concert in Irkutsk on May 27. The event at the Iceberg Ice Palace will feature her popular songs from the 2000s.
Alexander Kashpurin Wins Liszt Competition in UtrechtAlexander Kashpurin, an associate professor at the St. Petersburg Conservatory, has won the first prize at the International Franz Liszt Piano Competition held in Utrecht, the Netherlands.
One-day trip to Elista reveals unique culture and city's povertyA journalist from Stavropol visited Elista on a day trip, sharing insights on whether it's worth visiting and what to expect. She explored Buddhist temples and cultural sites but noted the city's impoverished appearance.
Free Lecture on Funeral Rites in PaintingsOn January 29, a lecture on funeral rites captured by Russian artists will be held at the 'Na Stremyannoy' library. Admission is free.
Lars von Trier's 'Melancholia' play debuts in St. Petersburg Catholic churchThe premiere of the play 'Melancholia' based on Lars von Trier's script will take place on January 29 and 30 in a Catholic church in St. Petersburg. Director Anastasia Pautova offers a radical reinterpretation of the apocalyptic story.
Olga Buzova Arrives in Yaroslavl for PlaySinger and actress Olga Buzova has arrived in Yaroslavl for a tour performance of the play 'Man in Demand', sharing her excitement about the city's welcome on social media.
