Russia Beyond

Meet the Russians behind the AMAZING shows by Billie Eilish, RHCP & others (PHOTOS + VIDEOS)

Strong visuals are half of any show’s success. Russia has its own headliners in that field. They’re popular in Western show business, where they are creating epic shows for millions of dollars.
Culture
The very WEIRD customs of Ancient Russia (PICS)

Why did Russians paint healthy teeth black on purpose? Why did they make deals in a steam room? Why did they hide nail clippings? We’ll tell you about these and other strange customs that once existed in Russia.
History
When did Russia have the largest number of French émigrés?

At the end of the 18th century, a joke was doing the rounds in Russia that any provincial landowner could afford to hire a French marquis as a tutor. And it was almost true.
History
Russian vyaz: This old Slavonic lettering is once again gaining popularity in Russia

This decorative type of lettering, which, at a distance, is reminiscent of a barcode, provides an introduction for Russians to the art of calligraphy and helps foreigners in their study of the Russian language.
Education
From trolling Elon Musk to giant bears - the viral art of artist Brickspacer (PICS + VIDEO)

Media artist Stepan Khristoforov, aka ‘Brickspacer’, creates NFTs that are among the most expensive and viral in Russia. Here we detail (and show) the secret to his success.
Culture