Russia Beyond

Why is early fall in Russia called ‘women's summer’?

The beginning of fall, when the days are still warm outside, has its own name in many nations of the world.
Lifestyle
How a Cuban military man became the ‘Barber of Siberia’

Carlos Alonso left sunny Havana for Omsk to study mechanical engineering of the tank forces. But, he stayed in Russia to work… as a barber.
Lifestyle
7 FAMOUS pies from different regions of Russia (PHOTOS)

They are more than just food. They are a notional sign of hospitality. Different parts of the country have their own traditional pies, which have been baked from ancient times to the present day.
Russian Kitchen
Dionisy’s frescoes: How Old Russia’s most famous iconographer painted a remote northern monastery

There is a small monastery 100 km from the city of Vologda, which is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. And all because of the unique church paintings from the 16th century, which have perfectly survived to our days.
Culture
Birch tree ‘letter’ with a death wish found in Russia

The unknown author of the ancient letter wished the addressee to strangle himself.
Lifestyle