Despite political tensions, wars and crises, spring has always come - and as always it’s joyful.

Lenin worked as a translator, and Stalin worked in an observatory. But these weren’t their best-paid gigs, for sure.

Our dozens of funny and informative Russia-related quizzes will help pass the time in self-isolation.

Russia will begin monitoring the movements of coronavirus patients, and warn anyone in contact with them of the need to self-isolate. We explain how this will work, and whether it violates citizens’ rights.

Russian cuisine is by nature quite leisurely. Many dishes must simmer in the oven at low temperatures or ferment in a cool place for a long time. But the ingredients for them are very simple.