Have you heard about Ra-Ra-Rasputin…?

25 Jan 2015

Anyone who has studied Russian history has likely been captivated by the mysterious figure that greatly influenced the last tsar and his entire family. This man, known as ...
23 Jan 2015

Every Friday I will post a staff member's favorite Russian dish, along with the history of the food, cultural traditions, and a recipe. This week our recipe is Блины с ...
22 Jan 2015

One of Riga's most popular and interesting attractions is the Riga Cat House. Located in Old Riga near the town center, the Cat House is easily spotted due to the two black ...
21 Jan 2015

If you are not a classical tourist, and your goal are Unusual Museums - here are a couple of suggestions. 1. Дом вверх днем (Upside-Down House) This museum is exactly what ...
20 Jan 2015

Hello everyone! Waht is your main language learning tool ?! Today we will be looking at a good way to learn Russian that can be enjoyable and teach you about Russian ...
19 Jan 2015

Russian language facts are not something you read about every day. Nevertheless, Russian is a very mysterious language for those who do not speak it. To a beginner, it can ...
18 Jan 2015

Suggestion To Experiment This Week - CoCoCo, local If you're looking for local, feel-good restaurant, look no further. КоКоКо, or CoCoCo, is a unique restaurant and ...
16 Jan 2015

The Red Army Ensemble Visited St. Petersburg! Last night the Alexandrov Ensemble of the Red Army performed a show at the Oktyabriskiy Big Concert Hall in St.Petersburg. Since ...
15 Jan 2015

There are various kommunalki in St.Petersburg. Коммуналки, kommunalki or communal apartments, began to develop after the 1917 revolution. Communal apartments are shared ...
14 Jan 2015

If you are traveling to St.Petersburg the first place you will likely go is Не́вский проспе́кт (Nevsky Prospekt). The famous street is always filled with attractions, such ...
13 Jan 2015

"You're going to Russia in the winter?!" is a question that anyone traveling to Russia during the winter months is guaranteed to hear. The question is often followed by, "Are ...
12 Jan 2015

Hello everyone! My name is Allison and I am the new editorial assistant at Liden & Denz. For the next month I will be writing about Russian culture, life, and events, ...