Russia Keeps Inspiring Me
The renowned Indian writer Achala Moulik is the author of more than 35 books, among them Silhouettes of Russian Literature: From Pushkin to Yevtushenko, The Russian... Read more.
How an Austrian ballerina became a prima of the Mikhailovsky Theater
Prisca Zeisel’s destiny seemed to have been predetermined: she comes from a ballet family, was immersed in the theatrical atmosphere from childhood and never looked... Read more.
Stand By Your Convictions
At just over 12, Sergey Karjakin became the youngest grandmaster in the history of chess; at 22, world champion in rapid; at 26, in blitz. Now he has traded his... Read more.
From Folk Tales to the Big Screen: The Evolution of the Russian Fairy Tale
What place do Slavic mythology and folklore occupy in art and popular culture? How does the modern world “repackage” fairy tales? Who are the Swan Princess... Read more.