Interesting Russia
Rich cultural heritage: best Russian Theatres Welcome to this week’s edition of Matryoshka’s Diary. Traveling to Russia this winter and not sure what to do in cold weather? We have you covered! Our author Elena put together a list of best theatres located across Russia so you will not get bored this winter. Get your […]
To ski or not to ski? It’s not a question anymore. Welcome to the new edition of Matryoshka’s Diary. This week our author Elena will take you on an exciting journey around Russia. “No, it does not snow all the time in Russia but when it does snow, we make the most out of it”. […]
Everything you need to know about train travel in Russia Today’s post is written by our friend and Russian Podcast creator Tatiana Klimova. Today Tatiana will tell you about trains in Russian and what you need to know before your rail adventures. A year ago I took a Russian train from Paris to Karelia and back. I […]
The Day of Unity in Russia. History, meaning, traditions. Welcome to the new edition of Matryoshka’s Diary. Some of you might know that on the 4th of November Russian people celebrate the Day of Unity which is a public holiday in Russia. Unity Day calls for tolerance between various ethnic and religious groups in the Russian Federation. […]
Paintings that show the big things: the world, history, great men. Welcome to the new edition of Matryoshka’s Diary. Today we will explore Russian history through the lenses of art. Do you like Russian history as much as we do? Then, get yourself comfortable as we are about to take you on a historical adventure. […]
Traditional and contemporary home cooking Welcome to the new edition of Matryoshka’s diary. Today we will explore traditional and contemporary home cooking and share a few delicious and easy recipes. This is an invitation to experience some of the best and most iconic Russian dishes. Russian cultural mosaic Russian cuisine is a mirror reflection of […]
This week’s edition of Matryoshka’s Diary is all about Russian traditional houses. Our author Elena tells you about 7 Russian traditional houses which you can still find travelling around Russia – from wooden izba to yurts and beyond.Did you know that Russia is home to many ethnicities and cultures, and as a result of this diversity, there are […]
The cozy atmosphere of a Russian house will surely help you get settled quicker! First of all, living with a host family gives you the opportunity to constantly practice spoken Russian. You will see that as soon as you get more comfortable, your conversation topics will broaden hugely. These families always enjoy a good chat, […]
Russian magic tales which will help you to understand Russian culture This week Matryoshka’s Diary is all about TALES. Our author Elena tells you about Russian magic tales and their unique features. Here is the most common scenario: the hero has one clear, linear task. At the end of it lies his reward, usually a […]