Christmas in the Middle Ages wasn’t all warm fires and festive feasts - especially if you weren’t wealthy. In this episode, we explore how people really experienced the holiday season, from fasting ...

In late 1825, a group of reform-minded Russian military officers believed the time was ripe to end the rule of the czars.

Across 25 countries, a median of 79% view Russia unfavorably and 84% lack confidence in Putin. Opinions differ by age, ...

Ukrainians are marking the summer solstice with Ivana Kupala, a traditional midsummer celebration rooted in pre-Christian ...

The annual economic forum in St. Petersburg used to yield multibillion-dollar deals and feature performances by global music ...