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The Legacy of St. Herman of Alaska
Monk Herman of the Valaam Monastery arrived on Kodiak Island near Alaska along with other clergy by decree of Catherine the Great. Their mission was to help corner the fur trade and pave the way for the Russian-American Company. But when they saw...
Jan 22, 2026 10:37
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The Legacy of St. Herman of Alaska
Monk Herman of the Valaam Monastery arrived on Kodiak Island near Alaska along with other clergy by decree of Catherine the Great. Their mission was to help corner the fur trade and pave the way for the Russian-American Company. But when they saw...
Jan 22, 2026 10:37
Balentes – The brave ones
When the Sardinian-Australian anthropologist and film director Lisa Camillo returns to the Italian island of Sardinia after 15 years in Australia, to her horror she finds that large chunks of her homeland are devastated by mysterious bombs. On her...
Jan 21, 2026 06:05
Curious Tofurious: Vladimir Region
This time, American Tofurius Crane heads to Vladimir Region to explore how Russian crafts and traditions are being revived. In Suzdal, he joined the Apple Feast of the Savior, tried his hand at shooting an ancient bow, and picked up some pottery...
Jan 19, 2026 09:29
To Coach or not to Coach? That is the question!
Millions of people have fallen victim to a so-called ‘infobusiness’. Those behind it, often referred to as info-scammers, are typically pseudo-trainers and coaches who promise fabulous wealth and instant success but, in reality, sell...
Jan 15, 2026 09:23
Family Tales: The more, the merrier
Cossack Dmitry Cherniavsky returns from the SMO, where he served in the ‘Terek’ battalion. His wife Larisa, three daughters, and three sons are waiting for him at home in Arsenyevo, near Vladivostok. Dmitry also runs a Cossack class at...
Jan 8, 2026 07:24
Russian Craft: Handmade History
Russian folk crafts are an integral part of the country’s cultural DNA. How have traditional forms of craftsmanship managed to stay relevant in the 21st century? Gzhel tableware is known for its blue patterns on a white background. Today,...
Dec 30, 2025 10:37
The Big Picture with Jelena Norkunaite. UN at 80: What next?
The United Nations is the world’s leading international organization. Yet, its authority has been steadily eroding in recent years, while the institution is increasingly seen as an unwieldy bureaucratic machine. Why does US President Donald...
Dec 29, 2025 11:56
Dreams en pointe
In 2000, Russian dancers Vladimir Bogatyryov and Galina Kravchenko founded the Bolshoi Ballet School in the Brazilian city of Joinville. Here, Russian instructors teach children from across Brazil. For youngsters from underprivileged families, the...
Dec 24, 2025 08:45
Curious Tofurious: Rostov-on-Don
American Tofurious Crane travels to southern Russia, to Rostov-on-Don. In the village of Starocherkasskaya, families carefully preserve the relics of their ancestors and honour Cossack traditions. One of these is ‘The first mount’. When...
Dec 22, 2025 10:47