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A New York Times article about potential US cyber attacks on the Russian energy grid provoked not only a Trumpian Twitter storm, but a fair few questions. Is it even possible to turn off the lights in Russia, what kind of system does Russia use to combat cyber attacks, and why does it not buy US equipment? We investigate.

Admit it - watching YouTube videos is a thing we all enjoy doing. Why not mix it up with your daunting Russian lessons?

Instead of good luck Ossetians wish each other three pies. Do you know why? An Ossetian shares this and other cooking secrets.