LIFESTYLE

Reindeer Sledge Races in Vorkuta

In November 2023, the city of Vorkuta celebrated its 80th anniversary since its foun...

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Buryat Folk Sports Festival "Surkharbaan" - Day 2

The second day of the competition was held at the city central stadium of Ulan-Ude.

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Buryat Folk Sports Festival "Surkharbaan" - Day 1

Surkharbaan is a Buryat folk sports festival. The ancient name is "Eryn gurban naadan" ("Three games of men"). It is traditionally held o...

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Yangazhinsky Datsan

Yangazhinsky Datsan operated from 1830 to 1938, then was destroyed by the Soviet authorities. Restoration began only in 2017.

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Moscow Gets Samba Fever

On June 9, Moscow Samba Festival was held in Izmailovsky Park. This annual event has been gathering ev...

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Free Ride in Moscow

On May 18, Moscow hosted the 2024 parade of cyclists. This year's event set a record for the number of...

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Tattoos Are Not Taboo in Russia

The oldest Russian tattoo festival took place in Moscow on April 20th and 21st 2024. 300 masters...

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Russians' Oldest Fun

Hand-to-hand duels were held even before the Baptism of Russia in honour of thunderer Perun. Over time, our a...

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Shirokaya Maslenitsa

Maslenitsa is an ancient pagan holiday. It is believed that originally Maslenitsa was associated with...

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Sagaalgan, the Buddhist New Year celebration in Russia

According to the Buryat national tradition, Sagaalgan is celebrated for a whole month: they eat white...

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Московская подземка — отнюдь не подземный мир

С западными метрополитенами, которые, так уж получилось, служат весьма точными изображениями подземног...

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