Russians like to count how many years they have left to live when they hear a cuckoo in the forest. One of the last songs by the legendary Soviet rock singer Viktor Tsoi is about this fatalism and openness to a difficult fate.

Jessica Mroz first came to Russia in 1994 for three weeks. Then, she came back for another year. Then another… And, wherever she goes, she misses St. Petersburg, which has become her new home city. 

And it only took her 18 months…

One of the most Russiah dish of the entire Russian cuisine, that was eaten back in ages by Russian peasants.

This is probably the most famous Russian composer known around the world. And maybe even one of the most famous composers… ever! And you’ve definitely heard his music before. Now, have a proper listen to some of his best melodies.