National beauty pageant “Russian Plait” is in full swing. The main criterion is to have a beautiful plait, the symbol of Russian beauty. Among the contestants you may find Russuan girls from all over the…
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Russians love their old proverbs and sayings. They are often used as the wisdom of ages that can be relied upon. “For ages” (ispokon vekov) is a good enough reason to justify the way things operate:…
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Scientists discovered that small lies cause bigger lies. The brain gets used to self-serving lies and eventually stops responding anxiously when we are lying. The more we lie—the easier it gets Even the smallest lie…
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Experts checked which country of the former USSR had the highest salaries in 2016. The average official remuneration in Ukraine is only USD $192 per month. In Tajikistan it’s even lower—$116 per month. The highest level of wages…
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Another beautiful love story arrived from our clients today: Irina and James from Seattle, USA, sent their wedding photos. The lovely couple met in September 2015 and got married in June 2016. Their love affair…
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Will Ukraine have a woman for president in 10 years? A young Ukrainian lady believes she can make it happen. Miss Petrova is serious about her plans to score the top position in the Ukrainian…
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Renting a home in Russia may be cheaper than you think. It’s definitely more affordable than in western countries. Besides, lots of apartments are leased fully furnished. You get kitchen utensils, pots, and other necessities. So,…
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A new study found that rich people look at others less. Interestingly enough, another scientific analysis discovered that viewing other people’s selfies makes us unhappy. Both studies are lead to the same conclusions. Social status…
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When I write about rules of Russian dating, I often get surprised comments from western guys. They cannot believe how dissimilar the process of courtship works in Russia. These tips by the most famous Russian…
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Russian officials proudly stated that the average salary of doctors in Russia increased from 35,900 rubles to 48,000 rubles per month (US$574 to $778). According to the federal statistics, medical personnel is paid higher than…
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