Society & History

Immerse yourself in Russia’s society by learning about its rich history, its attitudes towards religion and diversity, and its most famous inventions.

Tips for understanding Russian culture

Cross-cultural coach Margarita Gokun Silver explains and ins and outs of understanding Russian culture, socially, culturally and actively.

Russian etiquette and cultural values

Do you know how to greet a Russian? How vodka should be served? Here’s our brief introduction guide to Russian culture and social etiquette in Russia.

The Russian government: politics in Russia

We all know who’s in power in Russia. But how do politics work in the country? Here’s what you need to know about the Russian government.

Family life in Russia

Russia is a dynamic country that seems daunting at first, but family life in Russia is thriving and it’s a great place to raise your kids.

The history of Russia

This factbook on Russia takes a brief look at Russian history and geography.

A Russian Christmas market with St. Basil's Cathedral in the background

10 Russian Christmas facts and traditions

Drawing influence from Christian Orthodox traditions, there are many unique and interesting things to discover about Christmas in Russia.

The Russian New Year

Due to the gap between Gregorian and Julian calendars, Russia goes about the holidays slightly later and slightly different. Dairmid Gunn explains.