Tretyakov Gallery: A journey through Russian history
The large gallery in Moscow houses several paintings depicting life in Czarist Russia, from portraits of the elite to scenes of pilgrimages and the peace of the countryside
Anna Akhmatova: A charismatic poet for the ages
RIR recalls how “Anna of all the Russians,” became the voice of a generation in despair
Russian Kitchen: Comfort food
Sometimes a good Russian stew is exactly what’s needed to lift sagging spirits. If you’re vegetarian skip the chicken and add zucchini or brinjal
Russia's universal cultural contributions
From avant-garde to psychedelic art, from Swan Lake to son et lumiere, from great Russian literature to television and constructivist architecture, the world would have been a different place, if it had not been for Russia
Social dramas and controversy shine at 'Kinotavr'
A troubled geography teacher, residents of Western Siberia and the women of the Finno-Ugric Mari people get the spotlight at the prestigious film festival in Sochi
BBC to screen mini-series on Tolstoy's 'War and Peace'
Andrew Davies, who has adapted numerous classic novels, is preparing the script for a six-episode series to appear in 2015
Biathlon's anti-doping programme earns praise
In biathlon, the source of much doping controversy from Russia over the years, foreign experts are beginning to notice a positive trend developing
27-year old relishes lead role in film on Yuri Gagarin
“Gagarin: First in Space,” a new film by Pavel Parkhomenko’s was released on June 7. Izvestia spoke to Yarslav Zhalnin, who plays the part of the legendary cosmonaut
Bolshoi dancer Tsiskaridze says ‘hounded’ after acid attack
Ballet star Nikolai Tsiskaridze who will have to leave the Bolshoi Theater at the end of the month said on Sunday he is being hounded by the management over a conflict after an acid attack on the artistic director
Governor's Ball to enthral guests at St Petersburg forum
An extravagant ball for select guests of this year's St Petersburg Economic Forum will feature an environmental theme.
Behind the scenes of the new Mariinsky
The new Mariinsky Theatre is a pilgrimage site in St. Petersburg for ballet and opera enthusiasts who admire the amber onyx encasing the concert hall
Russian actress forays into Bollywood
Kristina Akheeva plays a big role in Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 starring Dharmendra, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol
Amidst the noisy ball: Aleksey Tolstoy poem resonates in modern Mumbai
A 19th century poem by Russian poet Aleksey Tolstoy that was wrongly attributed to Alexander Pushkin reaches out to those living in Mumbai in 2013
Poets needed to translate Alexander Pushkin’s works
Anna Worontzoff-Weliaminoff, linguist and great granddaughter of the iconic Russian writer, recommends reading his works in their original language and opens a treasure chest of memories with RIR on his 214th birth anniversary
Intensive lobbying on to bring wrestling back to Olympics
Like India, Russia is keen to have the sport back in Olympics and is putting pressure on the IOC to include the sport in 2020 edition of the games
Death masks: A look at the Soviet Union’s most macabre art
This plaster cast of Lenin's visage - along with his hands, one permanently clenched following the second stroke that paralyzed his right side - marks the beginning of "Masks Shock," a new exhibit at Gorki Leninskiye, Lenin's estate-turned-museum
Fashion jewellery becomes trendy in Russia
Designer jewellery is now a fashion statement and is slowly taking over Russian showrooms and online stores
Russian jazz musicians win over Delhi
Concert held in India’s capital to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of JFSC Sistema
Alexei Balabanov: End of an era in film
Russian film director Alexei Balabanov died near St. Petersburg at the age of 54, two weeks ago. His films Brother, Brother 2 and Cargo 200 remain a testament to his artistic talent
Military satire: How to survive a Kazakh camp
Oleg Pavlov’s military stint as a prison guard in Kazakhstan fuels his tragicomic fiction, including “Captain of the Steppe”