Food
Russia's traditional beverage that is often enjoyed with appetizers
Vodka
the capital and largest city of Russia, standing on the Moskva River in Central Russia
Moscow
president of russia
Vladimir Putin
A harrowing, visceral look at WWII through a young boy's eyes.
Come and See (1985)
symbolize Russian culture through themes of family, fertility, and unity, and represent a mother bearing children and the continuity of generations
Russian nesting dolls
staple snack traditionally made with rye sourdough, fermented to produce a tangy flavor and robust texture
Rye Bread (black bread)
Museum founded by Catherine the Great, housing huge collections of art, culture & antiquities.
State Hermitage Museum
historically significant ruler, modernized Russia, founded the navy, and built Saint Petersburg
Peter the Great
A deeply moving story of love and loss during war
The Cranes Are Flying (1957)
most common religion in Russia, with estimates indicating it is practiced by over 60%–70% of the population
Orthodox Christianity
small dumplings filled with minced meat, they represent comfort and familial bonds
Pelmeni
Immense, fortified compound of churches & palaces, with museums of Russian state regalia & art.
The Moscow Kremlin
Led the USSR through WWII and authorized the Great Purge
Joseph Stalin
A beloved, humorous Soviet comedy
The Diamond Arm (1968)
the largest holiday, featuring gift-giving and festive meals, often outweighing Christmas celebrations
New Year’s Eve
tender strips of beef in a sour cream sauce with mushrooms, often served with mashed potatoes
Beef Straganoff
Multicolored domes top this 16th-century former cathedral that now contains a museum of the church.
St. Basil's Cathedral
Final leader of the USSR, known for ending the Cold War.
Mikhail Gorbachev
A recent family film that became the highest-grossing Russian movie ever
Cheburashka (2023)
A traditional Russian sauna, popular for socializing and cleansing, often involving high heat and jumping into cold water or snow.
The Banya
staple of Slavic hospitality, often featured in folklore and anecdotes
Salo
Art museum with a collection of over 180,000 Russian works spanning multiple centuries.
The State Tretyakov Gallery
Author of War and Peace and Anna Karenina
Leo Tolstoy
A unique film shot in a single, uninterrupted take inside the Hermitage.
Russian Ark (2002)
alphebet in russia featuring 33 letters
The Cyrillic alphabet