Tag: Russia

Art Foundation V-A-C stopped all activities in Venice but continues normally in Moscow. The war in Ukraine forces normally very globally working people to choose sides.

Many countries and supranational organisations observe International Women’s Day on the 8th of March. It is, however, celebrated significantly differently between countries. 21bis looks at some of the customs and traditions in four different countries.

Whether Christmas is celebrated on the 7th of January or the 25th of December, students everywhere are appreciating the efforts put in to make this period so festive. How does Russia compare to Belgium this time of year?

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.

While covid cases are on the rise again in Russia, only 30 percent of Russian students have been vaccinated against the coronavirus. What do Russian students think about the vaccination programme?

Did you know that Russia and America have different views on the new Taliban regime? On 11 October, the US have started talking with Taliban about providing financial aid, while Russia will meet with Taliban representatives in Moscow on 20 October.