How the Fir Tree Became a Symbol of Winter HolidaysFrom a grim symbol of death to the main attribute of the New Year, the journey of the fir tree in Russia has been long and full of contradictions. This custom, which came from Europe, managed to overcome rejection and become a nationwide tradition.
Maslenitsa 2026: When it starts and how to celebrateThe festive week before Great Lent in 2026 begins in mid-February, featuring pancake feasts and symbolic farewells to winter, with specific traditions for each day.
Fans buy priciest SHAMAN tickets in YekaterinburgYekaterinburg residents have purchased the most expensive tickets for SHAMAN's March 15 concert first, showing that high prices are not a deterrent.
From Moscow to Krasnaya Polyana by car: expenses, pros and consA definite advantage is that it's cheaper than flying, especially when traveling in a group. Blogger Elizaveta Bebekh details her 1,700-kilometer one-way journey from Moscow to the ski resort.
St. Petersburg workshop explores histories in old documentsOn February 5, at the bookstore 'Podpisnye Izdaniya', researcher Maria Tychinina will hold a free master class on working with postcards, letters, and photo albums from the 19th-20th centuries.
Statham and Nighy in New Action Film 'Shelter'From February 5, the action film 'Shelter' starring Jason Statham is released in Russian cinemas. The film was directed by Rick Roman Waugh, known for 'Greenland' and 'Angel Has Fallen'.
Yellow Vests drama from Cannes to debut in cinemasThe French crime drama 'Case No. 137' by director Dominik Moll will be released on February 5. The film, presented in the main competition of the Cannes Festival, explores the theme of police violence against the backdrop of mass protests.
Christian Petzold's Drama 'Reflections No.3' Enters Russian CinemasStarting February 5, the psychological drama 'Reflections No.3' by renowned German director Christian Petzold is released in Russian theaters. The film, which received high praise at the Cannes Festival, tells a story of overcoming grief.
Bogomolov to Stage 'Office Romance' at Teatr na BronnoyKonstantin Bogomolov has announced a production of 'Office Romance' at the Teatr na Bronnoy. The statement was made amid controversies over his appointment as acting rector of the Moscow Art Theatre School-Studio.
"Miracles Happen": Bashkortostan Woman Turns Down Cash, Wins CarA woman from Bashkortostan appeared on the game show 'Field of Miracles' and, despite not guessing a word, declined a cash offer of 170,000 rubles (about $1,700 at current rates) to win a car.
