Like every country, Russia has cultural customs that should be practiced by tourists. While many Russians give foreigners a lot of leeway, it's best to come to prepared

Jun 29, 2009 - Eve Lopez

Joaquim Crima, a farmer and activist who has been nicknamed "Russian Obama," has changed to the Just Russia party from the United Russia party.

May 6, 2011 - Harold Mandel

The Russian Revolution of 1917 was an inevitable result of peasant dissatisfaction, poor leadership, an unpopular monarchy, political movements, and war.

Oct 26, 2007 - Kerry Kubilius

2008 is election year in Russia and President Putin's future remains uncertain. Average Russians feel indifferent about politics and may not influence election outcome.

Apr 27, 2007 - Janet Rogers

Government censorship of music may exist in Russia; yet, with few artists willing to release controversial music, the burden of music censorship rests with the daring.

Mar 5, 2010 - Brenna Coleman

The Russian government after 1991 had to regard its CIS neighbours as fully independent foreign countries rather than fellow republics within the USSR.

Mar 14, 2010 - Barry Vale

Although it is tempting to drawn comparisons between the French and Russian Revolutions, each movement must be viewed as unique and inherently different.

Feb 1, 2009 - Michael Streich

Russia's media is strictly controlled by the Kremlin, and journalists critical of the Kremlin often wind up dead without their assailants brought to justice.

Apr 8, 2009 - Vanessa Padgalskas

Legends claim that Swedish Vikings, in their quest for trade and plunder, played an important role in the genesis of the Russian State.

Nov 1, 2010 - Norman Carless

These three books about Russian culture delve into its development and how it affected history.

Oct 1, 2008 - Kerry Kubilius

The course of Russian history was heavily dependent upon peasants, whose lives were lived and lost in accordance with the whim of authority.

Aug 15, 2008 - Kerry Kubilius

In order to get to know the local culture, first you have to get to know a local or two. Here are some practical tips on how to behave yourself in the Russian Federation

Aug 31, 2007 - Ray Nayler

Readers of Russian literature in translation can have trouble keeping track of Russian names. Understanding the proper structure and usage of Russian names will help.

Jul 19, 2009 - Luke Arnott

Although the fall of the Soviet Union meant that Russia has been able to experience Western ideas, the culture and etiquette rules of the country remain unique.

Jun 28, 2009 - Eve Lopez

Tthe Russian Imperial Guards founded in 1683 by Peter the Great as the first truely modern elite Russian army and fought throughout the world from Narva to Mukden.

Jun 22, 2007 - Christopher Eger

Traveling to Russia? Understanding the local customs, history and language by reading World Cultures: Russia in the Teach Yourself series will be invaluable.

Apr 4, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

Both emancipations of the 1860s ended long periods of bondage yet in each case significant differences undermined the altruistic motives usually equated with freedom.

Oct 24, 2009 - Michael Streich

There are a wide range of holidays in the Russian Federation, official and unofficial. Here's a guide to public holidays and how they are traditionally celebrated.

Mar 27, 2008 - Ray Nayler