Active retirees reinvent Babushka concept

Active retirees reinvent Babushka concept

April 3, 2013 Natalia Yamnitskaya, specially for RIR

Many Russian grandmothers are no longer devoting all their time babysitting grandchildren and gardening. Some retirees are taking advantage of a wide range of opportunities

Russian women in charge of family finances

Russian women in charge of family finances

December 18, 2012 Svetlana Smetanina, specially for RIR

Big changes have taken place in the attitudes of Russian families toward finances over the last two decades. Who ends up in the role of household “finance minister” depends on a number of important factors

Russian vodka: A history

Russian vodka: A history

December 12, 2012 RIA Novosti

Peter the Great invented the penalty shot – a shot of vodka that those who arrived late for a feast were forced to drink

Russian comes up with a new model for eco-friendly living

Russian comes up with a new model for eco-friendly living

December 4, 2012 Anastasia Gorokhova, specially for RIR

Roman Sablin wears green and nothing but green. His sneakers, jacket, mobile phone, and even his moped are all green. He hugs everyone, even people he is meeting for the first time

Members of the sidelined elite

Members of the sidelined elite

November 29, 2012 Alexey Eremenko, RIA Novosti

Military pilots and cosmonauts have been a staple of Russia’s national elite since the Soviet era, but both occupations fell on hard times these past two decades, and their prestige has plummeted

Russian hearts are warmed by the frost

Russian hearts are warmed by the frost

November 28, 2012 Maria Bakhareva, specially for RIR

The last few winters in Moscow have delighted residents with plenty of snow, glorious sunshine and Jack Frost nipping at their nose. Everything is in place to make the most of the leisure opportunities the season has to offer

Russian Kitchen: Marinated cherry tomatoes

Russian Kitchen: Marinated cherry tomatoes

November 27, 2012 Elena Revinskaya, specially for RIR

Russia has an endless variety of pickles, which are completely different from achaar; the main difference being the marinade or the brine

Tasting aroma of Russian bread

Tasting aroma of Russian bread

November 20, 2012 Sergei Roganov, specially for RIR

Today, the Russian bread market is truly global, with baked goods available from almost every corner of the planet. Russian bread really does have its own uniquely “Russian” flavor

The bohemian theatre life, a la Moscow

The bohemian theatre life, a la Moscow

November 19, 2012 Daria Gonzales, specially for RIR

In Moscow, doing what you enjoy for a living is not as simple as one might think. There are often dozens of obstacles to overcome, as well as hundreds of financial, moral and creative issues to resolve

How to turn a used Russian car into a work of art

How to turn a used Russian car into a work of art

November 16, 2012 Vladimir Erkovich, specially for RIR

Since the days of the Soviet Union, Russia has been producing cars with no regard to the competition, leaving much to be desired in their exterior and interior designs

Russian Kitchen: Baked stuffed mushrooms

Russian Kitchen: Baked stuffed mushrooms

November 15, 2012 Elena Revinskaya, specially for RIR

Mushroom-picking is one of Russia’s favourite pastimes. Easy to cook, the ‘Forest Gift’ makes for a delicious appetizer

Valenki get new look, become fashion symbol

Valenki get new look, become fashion symbol

November 13, 2012 Ekaterina Zabrovskaya, specially for RIR

Today the traditional Russian felt boots come in various colours and are embroidered with designs ranging from ones aimed at children to elaborate modern concepts

Russian destinations to avoid the November Blues

Russian destinations to avoid the November Blues

November 10, 2012 Ajay Kamalakaran, specially for RIR

November can be a gloomy and particularly miserable month in Moscow, but being off-season, ticket and hotel prices fall across the country and many places still offer a lot for those lacking inspiration

Drunken man bites police officer in Far East

November 2, 2012 Ria Novosti

The man from a village in the Khabarovsk territory attacked and bit in the arm a police officer who tried to detain him for violating public order.

Russian lady bikers don’t care about feminism

Russian lady bikers don’t care about feminism

November 1, 2012 Alexey Eremenko, RIA Novosti

For over a decade, Wings Female MotorCycle Club has accepted Moscow girls who enjoy a motorcycle ride enough to seek soulmates for this particular occupation

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