Moscow: Epiphany Celebration If there is one Russian religious event that captures Western imagination, it is perhaps Epiphany, which recalls the baptism of Jesus by John in the Jordan River. The Russian Orthodox faithful remember... Continue reading →

Moscow’s VDNKh Park: World’s Largest Skating Rink Moscow this weekend opened a new ice skating rink at the All Russia Exhibition Center (known by it’s Russian acronym as VDNKh), which the city claims to be... Continue reading →

The Colorful Moscow Suburb of Ramenskoe When I saw some photos of colorful homes in Ramenskoe, a fast-growing town of about 100,000 outside Moscow, I decided to go there for a day to see it... Continue reading →