Russia Beyond

How fast can reindeer run pulling a sled? (PHOTOS)

Nomadic peoples in Russia like living in the fast lane, too! They are big enthusiasts of reindeer sled races and annually hold competitions in variations of the sport.
Travel
10 fantastic items of Soviet domestic design (PICS)

Officially, there was no such thing as ‘design’ in the USSR. However, in the 1960s talented Soviet constructors and engineers were trying to make everyday life of Soviet people better. Their creations were quite futuristic, but were functional and served several generations of people.
Lifestyle
How a Russian village girl conquered Paris – and Fernand Leger’s heart

The wife of famous French modernist Fernand Leger and a prominent artist herself, Nadia Leger hailed from a village in present-day Belarus, but managed to carve out a reputation for herself in France and dedicated the remainder of her life to forging stronger ties between Europe and the USSR.
Culture
What were Soviet tours abroad like?

For Soviet tourists, foreign land promised temptations that were sometimes impossible to resist.
History
How to make Vologda cranberry pie with meringue (RECIPE)

The Vologda Region is famous for its variety of food products, including butter and berries. Vologda's cranberry pie uses both.
Russian Kitchen