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the authoritative magazine on russia

now in our second half-century

Russian Life magazine, with a publication history dating back to 1956, is a colorful, insightful look at life as it is lived in Russia today. Featuring quality journalism, amazing photography and a breadth and depth of coverage no other publication can match, Russian Life is a bimonthly trip into the heart of Russian reality, past and present.

Since 1995, when the magazine came under private ownership for the first time, we have published over 90 issues of the magazine, with articles by over 250 authors, on everything from avos to Zagorsk. Unlike other publications you may come across, Russian Life is 100% independent of the Russian government. We don't have axes to grind; we just have interesting stories to share. But don't believe us, read what some of our avid readers say about the magazine.

The Storks' Nest
Russian Life columnist Laura Williams ("Notes from a Russian Village") has just had her book published. It is a wonderful tale of her life and adventures in rural Russia. If you like her column, you'll love this book! (You can buy it in our store.

We have been publishing exclusively about Russia since 1990, weathering all the trials and tribulations of Russia's tumultuous transition. We also publish books and maps, and are getting ready to unveil a new journal, Chtenia: Readings from Russia. Be sure to pop over to our store for a look.

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on this day

Notable events on this day in Russian history

1866: Lev Bakst, painter, born

1945: German surrender to the Soviet Union took effect on this day which has since been a holiday in Russia known as Victory Day.

1962: Valery Todorovsky, film director, born

1965: Lunar 5, an unmanned Soviet spacecraft was launched from a rocket in Earth's orbit. It crashed on the moon rather than the projected soft landing.

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