A note on a Russian holiday tradition A few days before year's end or on the eve of New Year, Russians often call their friends and...

Маша и Медведь в Бостоне!

In case you are looking for something new to watch, a student of mine recommended new British TV limited series based on a best-selling...

Apologies for the late post about Maslenitsa, but better later than never. Maslenitsa ( Масленица) is a week-long festivity celebrating...

Listen to a wonderful interview with a famous Russian actor Veniamin Smekhov. Interviewer: Katerina Gordeeva Youtube channel: "Скажи...

Happy New Year! May 2024 be healthy and happy for your and your loved ones! Though I am writing this post a bit late on January 3rd,...

Boston Public Library translated many of its pages on the website into 10 languages including Russian. You can now read about BPL events...

If you are looking for an app to help you learn Russian or any other foreign language, this short post is for you. National Foreign...

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, many journalists, photographers and citizens have been documenting the war. MFA Boston presents...

Maslenitsa ( Масленица) is a week-long festivity celebrating the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Many ethnographers consider...