A quarter of a century has now passed since Boris Yeltsin's ceding of power. No one then thought that the peaceful and flourishing Russia that celebrated Moscow's 850th anniversary in 199 ...

The popular performer brings his show centering on Sergei Rachmaninoff — his 12th production focusing on legendary composers ...

The tale of how and why Russia ceded its control over Alaska to the US 150 years ago is actually 2 tales and 2 intertwining ...

In 2024, according to a government decree, December 29-31 (Sunday through Tuesday) will be days off, while December 28 (Saturday) will be a working day ...

Originally conceived in the mid-1800s to honor Tsarevich Nicholas Alexandrovich (who died in Nice), the St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral wasn't completed until the early 20th century.

Does the Russian Orthodox Church believe that Russia, through its invasion of Ukraine, is "restraining" the appearance of the ...

Russia's invasion, which began in February 2022, has also been a source of religious controversy within the Eastern Orthodox ...

The Russian Orthodox Church is involved in mobilizing soldiers ... because presidential power, like the Tsar's, is believed to come from God, and the Patriarch's presence legitimizes the ...

Moscow Patriarch Kirill accused the West of "hating" Russia because it represents "an alternative path of civilizational ...

“Tsar Cyril.” Unlike most expounders ... But especially in the Russian—the Greek Orthodox Church—that is so flexible, so broad that every Russian can understand.” Nicholas & Cyril.

Vladimir Putin and the patriarch of Russia’s Orthodox Church sent ... celebrations earlier today. The church, which celebrates Christmas on January 7 in line with the Julian calendar, has been a vocal ...

His congregation was decimated and his church shut down as part of Russia’s brutal crackdown against Ukrainian religious groups that are not affiliated with the Russian Orthodox Church ...