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Travel 5 HIKING trails across Russia (PHOTOS)

Here’s how to see the country without looking out the window of a tour bus or car.

Education Spend summer with Pushkin – join a language camp in Russia!

In August 2026, international students are invited to come to Moscow for intensive Russian language classes and a full immersion into the Russian cultural environment.

Education Lipetsk Region in 3 Russian words

Located south of Moscow, Lipetsk Region is home to one of the world's largest steel mills and one of the smallest nature reserves. Here are three more symbols of this region.

Lifestyle Meet Mirra Andreeva, the Russian winner of Roland Garros 2026 (PHOTOS)

She is the seventh Russian to win a Grand Slam title.

Culture Why would Leo Tolstoy often pray to his late mother?

Princess Maria Volkonskaya, the writer's mother, was the daughter of an influential nobleman during the reign of Catherine the Great.

History How American classic writer Mark Twain ended up in Russia & what surprised him

He admired the Russian emperor, felt right at home and even fell in love.

Lifestyle Ethnic groups of Russia: Kumyks

More than 190 ethnic groups live in the Russian Federation. Today, we're highlighting the Kumyks!

Culture What omens did Alexander Pushkin fear?

In December 1825, the poet was exiled to his Mikhailovskoye Estate for freethinking.

Culture Happy Russian Language Day greetings from Sergey Lavrov, Russia's Minister of foreign affairs (VIDEO)

This holiday is celebrated all over the world on June 6, the birthday of great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin. Sergey Lavrov explains why this day is so important!

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Why Pushkin is called the creator of the Russian language

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How much do Russians read? (INFOGRAPHIC)

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Alexander Pushkin in 60 seconds (VIDEO)

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These Russian letters SOUND similar, but LOOK different! (VIDEO)

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How to get an education in Russia: Your handy VIDEO guide!

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Top 10 MEDICAL universities in Russia for foreigners (PHOTOS)

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How can foreigners validate their diploma in Russia?

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How is the education system structured in Russia?

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How to get a student visa to Russia

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How a foreigner can study for FREE at a Russian university in 2026

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5 major works by Mikhail Bulgakov

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Why the Soviets were obsessed with ‘FATTY’ literary magazines

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How did Russian & Soviet writers imagine the FUTURE? (PICS)

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3 EASY steps to help you fall in LOVE with Russian literature!

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100 MAIN Russian books that everyone should read

Best of Russia

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7 historical productions of the Bolshoi Theater still performed today

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'Gateway to Russia' launches a curated content hub of Russian books & films in English

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35 motivating quotes from Russian classics about life

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34 incredible UNESCO sites located in Russia (PHOTOS)

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5 LATEST Russian historical movies

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10 Russian movies about WWII you can watch for FREE!

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Where Paris was filmed in Soviet & Russian cinema

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Meet Maxim Matveyev, a Russian actor & latest TikTok star (PHOTOS)

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Top 30 Russian villains in Hollywood blockbusters (PHOTOS)

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How to pay taxes in Russia

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How foreigners can pay in Russia in 2026

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How to enter Russia in 2026

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The MOST important phone numbers, addresses & websites for your trip to Russia

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Why foreigners need to submit biometric data in Russia & how

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How to travel across Russia: A guide for foreign tourists

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A VISUAL history of 17th-century Russia (PICS)

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How the USSR helped rebuild life in Berlin after World War II

How Soviet teens defended a village from the Nazis (VIDEO)

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Why did Alexander's beloved regiment revolt?

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How England wanted to buy a Dynamo Moscow player

The Most Russian American

Sulak Canyon in Russia's Dagestan (VIDEO)

Corn on the cob, Russian style! (VIDEO)

From a Michelin restaurant to the harsh Moscow of the 90s, this is the story of Uilliam Lamberti (VIDEO)

Parade cost her 35 years in prison: Elena Branson story (VIDEO)

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5 HIKING trails across Russia (PHOTOS)

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Learning 5 more Russian words with the same root ‘дом’ (house)!

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Spend summer with Pushkin – join a language camp in Russia!

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Lipetsk Region in 3 Russian words

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Why would Leo Tolstoy often pray to his late mother?

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Meet Mirra Andreeva, the Russian winner of Roland Garros 2026 (PHOTOS)

From Ireland to Russia: how a true Renaissance man found his home

The price of truth: why an American journalist moved to Russia (VIDEO)

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10 popular Russian idioms about… FINGERS!

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How American classic writer Mark Twain ended up in Russia & what surprised him

Running at the edge of the world (VIDEO)

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Ethnic groups of Russia: Kumyks

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What omens did Alexander Pushkin fear?

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Why do celebs learn Russian? (VIDEO)

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Handy verbs you can use in the kitchen! (VIDEO)

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Why Pushkin is called the creator of the Russian language

Alexander Pushkin in 60 seconds (VIDEO)

Alexander Pargunkin

How much do Russians read? (INFOGRAPHIC)

How Pushkin sounds in different languages (VIDEO)

Happy Russian Language Day greetings from Sergey Lavrov, Russia's Minister of foreign affairs (VIDEO)

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