Why a thoughtless compliment can be a dangerous thing, according to Russian superstition.

Secrets of the Russian Banya

The ancient town of Suzdal. Suzdal gives you a unique glimpse back through Russian history, without all those inconvenient plagues, massacres and power cuts!

This is not a jacket potato! This is a Russian recipe for stuffed potato, a delicious example of Russian cooking.

An authentic Russian recipe to add a splash of colour to your dinner table

A new world order meant brand new borders when the Soviet Union collapsed. As many former Soviet states look West, what does this mean for Russians with connections to these countries?

Superstitions, traditional beliefs and practices can tell us a lot about a people's history, if we care to think about them a little.

What do people eat in the largest country in the world? Is it really only cabbage? Of course not! Find out what Russians have for dinner

Mushroom picking is an essential part of Russian life and culture, for young and old alike. The Russian forest giveth!

cold and flu tablets are all very well, but the Russians do it naturally! Discover a little about traditional Russian preventative medicine.