Russia Beyond

Pavel Yablochkov: How a Russian inventor illuminated the entire Europe

Pavel Yablochkov can rightfully be considered one of the inventors of the first electrical lighting. It was him who first illuminated the streets of Europe and then – Russian cities.
Science & Tech
7 masterpieces by Boris Grigoriev you should know (PICS)

This Russian artist, who was extremely popular in the West in the 1920s-1930s, was, until recently, all but forgotten in his own country. And many of his works were considered lost.
Culture
How did apartment blocks change under Stalin, Khrushchev & Brezhnev?

From ‘stalinka’ and ‘khrushchyovka’ to the “improved designs” of Brezhnev’s times: How did the construction of the country change depending on who was in charge.
History
How to make a piquant beetroot caviar, popular in Soviet times (RECIPE)

Beetroot caviar is a spread made from beetroot, various other vegetables, olive oil and a few basic spices. When mixed together, they make a spicy vegan appetizer, perfect for toasts or fish.
Russian Kitchen
‘Krasnye Kamni’ is a “cosmic” canyon with icy waterfalls and red rocks in the Russian Far North

The ‘Krasnye Kamni’ (‘Red Rocks’) canyon is located only 6 km away from the industrial polar city of Norilsk.
Travel