The reforms of Nicholas II and the last hurrah of the imperial uniform
Kitting Russia’s troops up for the 20th century was not all plain sailing
A glimpse at the Holy Land in New Jerusalim Monastery
Have a look at the the New Jerusalem Monastery, the Russian prototype of the Holy Land
Marchers mourning Boris Nemtsov comment on historical parallels
Participants were asked a few questions: Which historical event could this murder be compared with and how it will affect today's politics?
Press Digest: Ukraine’s rebel ‘republics’ announce withdrawal of weaponry
March 2: RBTH rounds up the day’s reporting in leading Russian media
How do Russians spend their free time?
According to polls, a third of Russians spend their free time in restaurants and bars, while one in every five prefers go to the cinema
An iconic dish for an iconic day
The first Sunday of Lent celebrates icons, an integral part of the Orthodox faith
Russia signs nuclear power agreement with Egypt
Russian atomic energy agency Rosatom has a preliminary deal to construct Egypt’s first nuclear power plant
Instaweek: Pro-government “Anti-Maidan” march VS Anti-crisis...
In pictures
Coubs of the week: Babushkas' crazy life
Video
Russia's 10 cutest dogs to cure the winter blues
Audio slideshows
Top 5 most popular rock artists from Russia? Balalike it!
Audio & Podcasts
Everything you wanted to know about Russian pancakes
Infographics
Press Digest: U.S. warns of further sanctions over violations of Minsk deal
February 27: RBTH rounds up the day’s reporting in leading Russian media
Russian security services ready to help U.S. fight ISIS, says FSB chief
Issues of cooperation ‘should not be politicized,’ says Alexander Bortnikov
Press Digest: EU unveils new Energy Union to avoid Russian ‘gas blackmail’
February 26: RBTH rounds up the day’s reporting in leading Russian media
Press Digest: Situation in Donbass improving, says Lavrov at Paris meeting
February 25: RBTH rounds up the day’s reporting in leading Russian media
The ruble’s journey through time, from the Middle Ages to the present day
Find out the changing value of 100 rubles in RBTH’s 500-year retrospective
Plunging car sales leave Russia’s auto industry running on empty
Foreign manufacturers suspend production as AvtoVaz sees losses quadruple
Underwater ‘gnomes’ proving a modern success story for Russia’s engineers
Sales of the versatile deep-sea robots reached $1.25 million in 2013
Russia to invest $780 million in fight against rising unemployment
Figures remain low but hide growing numbers of workers on part-time hours
Six ancient and mysterious places near Yekaterinburg
The Ural Mountains, the most ancient mountain range in the world, hide numerous secrets and many traces of past civilizations.
Why do Russians and foreigners go on archaeological expeditions to Siberia?
For several years now dozens of volunteers from Russia and other countries have been coming to southern Siberia to go on archaeological expeditions. As a result they learn about the history of the peoples that settled in the Republic of Tuva and the Krasnoyarsk Territory thousands of years ago.
Come to Khabarovsk, the city on the 5,000 ruble banknote
A pleasant surprise after a long train journey through the endless taiga, Khabarovsk boasts a picturesque location, some of the area’s best museums and wide boulevards lined with gorgeous Imperial-era buildings.
Nemtsov murder: Emerging details
A criminal case has been opened into the murder
Opposition leader Boris Nemtsov killed in Moscow
Former first deputy prime minister shot while walking near Kremlin
Test your Russian! Test 3
RBTH publishes its new Russian grammar test
The week in quotes: gas, journalists’ brains and generous Russian deputies
RBTH tries to catch the most important Russia-related quotes of this week
Bear ethics: Why today’s Russia and the West cannot understand each other
The West must update its views; Russia must stop believing its propaganda
Mikhail Shvydkoi: Russian literature has a holy attitude to the word
Former Culture Minister Mikhail Shvydkoi shares his thoughts on the relationship between art and reality and what it is that makes Russian literature so special
Educating Russia’s future rulers: The tutors who taught the tsars
From the late 1800s on, the Russian monarchy received specialized education
The fight for Galicia, a lovesick student’s fate, and Sarah Bernhardt’s leg
Feb. 23-28: News curiosities selected from the week’s Russian press in 1915
The way to a Russian’s soul is through the freezer
First male synchronized swimmer: ‘A mixed duet is the epitome of harmony’
Alexander Maltsev will be the first Russian man to compete in the sport
Capello’s wages finally paid, but Russian soccer needs more than loans
Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov’s ‘gift’ to the RFU is only a band-aid
Russian women get it on in the gridiron
The Valkyries hope to someday play in their own version of the Super Bowl
Sharapova vs. Williams: opponents on the court and beyond
The enduring rivalry between the two Australian Open women’s finalists
Week in Review: Putin, giant holes and Russians rock on
This week, a new poll confirmed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s popularity, new holes were found in Siberia and readers debated the merits of various post-Soviet Russian pop stars
Just a spoonful of sugar
Keeping the fast doesn’t mean going without dessert
Currying favor
Lent is a great time to branch out into other cuisines that are naturally fast-friendly
Eat clean!
The fast begins today for Orthodox believers. Are you ready?