Tag: #Moscow

Near Ghent, there is a region called Moscou. But how did a small part of Gentbrugge receive a name similar to that of Russia's capital? If we go back in history, the year 1814 to be exact, we will find the answer.

Alexander Gradsky died from a heart attack on 28 November in his hometown in Moscow. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential Russian artists ever. Find out in my article what made him so special.

November 11 wasn't just Armistice Day. It was also the 200th anniversary of the birth of Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. Philippe Vanhoof, a student of Literary Translation, explains what makes him still relevant today.

Have you wondered how it feels to live in Russia and what a student's life in Russia looks like? Russian teacher and world traveler, Elina Bakunova, shares her views and experiences about living and studying in Russia.

After a three-week hunger strike opposition leader Aleksej Navalny started eating again. Russian authorities agreed to get him medical assistance. How did he end up in prison? What's the situation in Russia right now? Let's recap.