Nikolai Vavilov was a globe-trotting Soviet botanist and geneticist. And now, thanks to the work of biologist Jeremy Cherfas, Vavilov's journal is being gradually republished on the innovative and beautifully designed...
Archive - 2009
AndyEvery Russian Eurovision video – ever
A video compilation of every single Russian Eurovision entry. The good, the bad, the ugly. And t.A.T.u.
Has Alina Kabaeva given birth to Putin’s son?
Now here's an interesting rumour circulating around the Russian language blogs - 26 year old Russian Olympic gymnast turned Duma Deputy Alina Kabaeva has just given birth to Vladimir Putin's son.
Russia Blog roundup – 21 May (the Eurovision special)
A roundup of the past week's Russia blog posts, with a special emphasis on the week's big event - Eurovision.
Did Roman Abramovich lose $500,000 yacht at poker?
The Italian Press are reporting that Russian Oligarch Roman Abramovich lost one of his $500,000 yachts in a game of poker last week. Apparently Abramovich has become quite a serious (although apparently not too good)...
In Siberia: Blog and Podcast
George C. Voegeli was a member of the 8,000 strong American Expeditionary Force (AEF) sent to Siberia during the Russian Civil War. Although not supposed to keep a diary, he managed by keeping it under cover. Then, once...
Russia Blog Roundup – 29 April
After your sage advice from last week I’ve decided that, rather than post a weekly news update (which, lets face it, you can get anywhere) I thought I’d re-start my weekly roundup of great posts from around...
How you can use Twitter to connect with other people interested in Russia
How you can find people on Twitter who are interested in Russia, and how to follow breaking news about Russia.