This site reviews a new Russian word every day. It provides very detailed explanations.
World Digital LibraryThe World Digital Library makes available significant primary materials from cultures around the world, including manuscripts, maps, rare books, musical scores, recordings, films, prints, photographs, architectural drawings, and other significant cultural materials. The site is available in Russian.
Google News по-русскиIf you want an easy way to keep track of various Russian news sources by category, give Google News in Russian a try. It aggregates stories from many well-known Russian sources, and lets you browse by topic.
Эхо Москвы LiveYou can listen to Echo Moscow's live feed on the internet. There are often interesting talk shows about current events in Russia, with caller participation. This is excellent listening practice!
НТВ ВидеоThe Russian news channel NTV offers short video clips with text summaries for many of the stories it covers. It is a great free resource for practicing your listening, and keeping track of news in Russia.
FarFromMoscowThis is an English language website dedicated to today's music in Russia. There you will find news about all genres of music and articles on many bands. There is a wealth of information not only on large well-known groups, but on smaller independent musicians as well. Most articles include pictures and audio samples. If you are interested in music and Russia, don't miss out on this great resource!
Энциклопедия банного делаА Russian website with articles and information about the Russian banya (similar to a sauna).
Детский МирA collection of children’s songs, cartoons, riddles, and stories. The cartoons and songs are downloadable so you can enjoy watching them from home.
Детский СказкиA Russian children’s website that features fairytales from Russia and Eurasia. A great way to practice reading skills in Russian!
Transliteration GuideAn ALA guide of Russian transliteration from Cyrillic to Roman letters. This is useful for researchers who may need to reference databases which use only the Roman alphabet. The site contains transliteration tables for other languages as well.
The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian EmpireA site that chronicles a large variety of ethnic groups who reside in Russia. The groups featured in the book are "endangered ethnicities", or those ethnicities who are very small in number and at risk of disappearing. The site explains the history, language, and geography of these groups.
Minority Peoples and Their TerritoriesA lengthy article explaining the ethnic republics of Russia, their histories and politics, and the people who live in them.
Ethnicities of RussiaA brief article about Russia’s many ethnicities and interesting republics.
Victor Tsoy and KinoAn English-language site devoted to the life and work of one Russia’s most beloved rock musicians.
SiberiaA page with links and information about Siberia and the Russian Far East, including native peoples, geography, and history.
Dacha wanna be Russian?A good English-language article explaining the tradition of the Russian dacha. Gives some historical background and current information.
History of KashaA Russian article about the history of kasha, the ancient cereal grains that are considered one of the oldest Russian foods.
"Хлеб"Russian site devoted to bread making, especially Russian bread. Contains some English translations of the articles in Russian.
"Люди"A website devoted to famous people of all sorts. Includes interviews, biographies, and other information about Russian and international stars, politicians, athletes, scholars, and many others.
VkontakteWant to use something like Facebook to keep in kontakt with your Russki friends? You can at vkontakte.ru!
Listen Live: RussiaThis site contains links to a large number of Russian radio stations, classified by city and genre. Most stations can be streamed through a computer.
Vladimir VysotskyThe official website of the Vladimir Vysotsky fund. Read about Vysotsky, one of Russia’s most iconic bard singers. The site contains articles about Vysotsky’s work, lyrics to his songs, audio/video clips, photos, and more.
Russian PaintingThis website, maintained by the Rollins College Russian department, offers a look at paintings throughout Russian history, from historic icons to modern art. The site provides historic overviews of each artistic era, brief biographies of various Russian painters, and lots of paintings.
ROL Russian EncyclopediaThis is a information resource center set up by the ISP Russia Online.
Russian Language: Russian New Year and ChristmasOverview of common Russian phrase, songs used on New Year and Christmas. This site also contains Russian names Holidays and a few other useful information about language as well as culture.
"VESTI"-Russian News Decoration of Moscow for New Year.Article on Decoration of Moscow in 2005 for Holiday Seasons. Vesti is also a popular television news program, this website provides all the stories covered on this program.
Kul'tura pis'mennoj rechiThis frequently-updated web site discusses the ins and outs of the Russian language.
American Schools Show Support for Russians in BeslanThis news broadcast features American High Schools, offering Russian.
Russkaya FonetikaAn interactive and comprehensive web site documenting Russian phonetics.
Report.ruRussian news, sorted and written by the experts.
Film.ruA great web site about movies and film, from Russia and around the world.
Sports NewsLove the sports page? Read your sports in Russian! This site is part of the mail.ru news page.
LebedAn independent almanac
Dahl's Dictionary OnlineThe online version of Dahl's Tolkovyj slovar'.
Russian National Public Library for Science and TechnologyLearn about and even browse the catalogue of Moscow's scientific library.
Library of PhilosophyFor those wishing to explore philosophy, this web site has a great amount of philosophical literature, in Russian.
Old recordsThis web site gives interesting insite to record and music industry in Russia, from its very start.
National Corpus of the Russian languageThis corpus of modern Russian is an incredible resource for those interested in Russian linguistics.
LuvranyoThis cute web site takes great works of Russian art and gives them a twist!
MurzilkaCelebrate the 80th anniversary of Russia's popular children's journal. The journal includes poems and short stories.
TakayaThis is an electronic journal, affiliated with the Centre for Gender Studies at European Humanitites University in Minsk, which discusses gender issues from all over the former Soviet Union.
Russian Mission Control Web SiteThis is a fantastic web site for those interested in aviation and space travel.
The Grand InquisitorRead this section from Dostoevsky's masterpiece, "The Brothers Karamazov."
Krushchev and his shoeThis article discusses a new documentary, which features Krushchev's "shoe incident" at the UN.
The Third International Meeting of school directors.This article discusses a meeting, gathering school directors from schools around the world with Russian language programs.
Weekend.ruThis is the online version of the print journal, "Weekend," whose slogan is "The Journal for People with a taste for life."
Lev Shcherb's 124th BirthdayRead about Russia's great filolog.
506 years ago, a bukhalter was called a bukhalterRead the fascinating history of this common word.
Russian language week in ParisRead about how the Parisians celebrate the Russian language during this special week.
AIF Encyclopedia - healthThis edition of the children's encyclopedia features topics on health.
Dahl's Dictionary onlineThis standard of Russian dictionaries is now available online.
Uznai PrezidentThis is the Russian president's web site for children.
Without the letter "yo"...This article talks about the importance of that little e with the two dots on top.
RBC Business NewsThis is a great site for those looking for the latest business news from Russia.
Russian Language in the WorldThis is a tremendous document from Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, documenting the use of the Russian language throughout the world.
The Russian basketball federationLearn about hoops Russia!
Elections.ruThe Duma elections are all the talk right now in Russia. Keep yourself up-to-date on the polls and the topics that keep Russian politics interesting!
Yo! Happy Birthday.Last week, St. Petersburg celebrated the 225th birthday of the invention of the letter "yo".
AIF - MonthsPart of the children's encyclopedia, this section talks about the origins of each month and its importance in Russian history and culture.
Slovari.ruThis web site contains dozens of Russian language and literature dictionaries.
Virtual Excursion through the Lomakovsky MuseumTake a virtual tour of the Lomakovsky museum of classic cars and motorcycles, located in Moscow.
Blues in RussiaIf you love Russian and the blues, this is the place for you. Lean all about the Blues scene in Russia.
Atlas of language in Russian villages.This fascinating site examines the differences in the Russian language from different regions in Russia.
ComputerraLove computers? Read about the latest computer news inside and outside of Russia in this popular online Russian magazine.
Russian Law SitesThis site links to various web sites, in Russian, about law.
Red October CandyLearn about one of Russia's oldest and best candy makers, Red October.
Phraseology listLearn the meaning of hundreds of Russian phrases and expressions, from A Vas'ka slushaet da est to Yashchik Pandory.
Student forumSee what students and teachers are thinking.
BoleroLearn about various products available in Russia surfing through Bolero, one of Russia's most popular online shopping portals.
Kailas RecordsThis is a web site of a record company in Russian specializing in the music of Russia's varying ethnic groups.
Management in Russia and AbroadRead this popular journal about management and business practices in Russia.
St. Petersburg 300The official site of the celebration of St. Petersburg's 300th anniversary. Includes all the news about the event, as well as the history of St. Petersburg.
Eda v PeterburgeThis fun web site allows you to search for the many culinary delights that St. Petersburg has to offer in its restaurants and cafe's. Find information on nearly all St. Petersburg eateries.
The Moscow MetroNot the official site, but a project of Artem Lebedev - this is a virtual museum of the Moscow Metro system with archives, images, and photographs. It also includes official information about the metro.
Romir.ruRomir.ru is one of Russia's premier survey research organizations. Learn about what Russians think, read, and buy.
Fight in the DumaRead and see the reactions of some of the members of the Duma regarding the passage of the language law.
VestiThis news website includes video broadcasts, accompanied by text transcripts, on a variety of topics.
The History of Moscow UniversityA virtual museum for the history of the university. It includes reproductions of original documents, sketches, and the people who made MGU famous.
PogodaRead the weather, in Russian, for cities around the world.
Ex Libris - NGRead about the literary scene in Russia by reading about literature, culture, and the latest books.
Official RussiaThis is the official web site of the government of Russia. Here, you can read about the laws of the land, the lawmakers, and the president.
History of the DecembristsRead about the history of the Decembrist uprising. This site includes information about and a portrait of every Decembrist who settled in the Yenisei region.
The Bolshoy TheaterRead all about the goings on at one of Russia's best known theaters.
BISNISThis is the Russian language version of the web site for BISNIS - The Business Information Service for the Newly Independent States, a part of the Department of Commerce of the United States.
TatuRead a little bit about Russia's first ever rock group to go platinum.
Art PeterThis site presents the art and culture of St. Petersburg.
Russian Club Music PageLearn, read, and listen about contemporary Russian music. Even includes guitar tablature.
BankMonitorThis web site contains various databases of financial information, all in databases of financial information from institutions like the IMF and the World Bank. Its purpose is to provide this information to NGOs in the Former Soviet Union.
BankMonitorThis web site contains various databases of financial information, all in Russian.
Culture Pages - Gazeta.ruLearn about what is new and fascinating in the sphere of Russian culture.
Russian MuseumsThis is the composite web site for all museums of Russia. Find information about your favorite museum.
StranaThis is a news web site from the office of the President of Russia.
Izvestiya InfoThis is a great news resource.
Great Songs from the Soviet PastThis comprehensive web page allows visitors to listen to a large number of Russian songs that were recorded in the Soviet Union. Selections include folk songs, movie soundtracks, children’s songs, and a Russian take on Beatles hits.
The Institute of Modern Russian CultureThis institute has a wonderful collection of Russian art and also historical projects, put together especially for use in the classroom.
Tzarskoje Selo The state museumThe website has virtural tour of Tzarskoje Selo, as well as history and information about visiting hours. The Tzarskoje Selo State Museum Reserve is a brilliant monument of world architecture and park and garden artistry of the 18th-20th centuries. A magnificent group of architects, sculptorsand painters brought the desires of their royal clients to fruition here.
FROM RUSSIA WITH ARTThe main objective of the project is to conserve and make available to users worldwide Russia's cultural wealth and provide effective information support to Russian artists, art students, critics, chroniclers and art lovers too. The main task of the project is to create modern information infrastructure in the sphere of modern art on the bases of the latest technologies.
Russia ProfileThis is a new online newspaper, produced by the owners of such newspapers as the Moscow and St. Petersburg times.
Pikovaya DamaA side-by-side Russian/English translation of Pushkin's great work.
Russian word usageFind a specific Russian word on any web site, inculding the author's own translation of "Queen of Spades."
Online Nachalo Study guidesThese online exercises, produced by George Mitrevski, are wonderful additions to any Russian class.
H-RussiaJoin these interesting academic discussion groups.
Oprah Interviews TolstoyRead this piece from Smithsonian Magazine, which proposes a hypothetical interview between the Queen of talkshows and this great Russian literary figure.
American Balalaika SymphonyLearn all about this traditional Russian musical instrument. You can even download some music.
SEEFAThe Slavic and East European Folklore Association is a non-profit organization, devoted to folklore.
Russian Folk ArtThis Canadian web site (available in French and English) showcases the various features of Russian folk art.
Overview of Russian historyThis web site, hosted by Geographia, gives you the basics of Russian history
RuscuisineLove Russisan cooking? Then take a look at this site. It offers hundreds of traditional Russian recipes.
Linguistic Highlights of the Putin PresidencyThis article in the Moscow Times discusses President Putin's speech habits.
The Language GuideThis site offers vocabulary practice and sound samples of the Russian language.
New York Public Library Slavic and Baltic DivisionLearn more about this incredible collection, which contains nearly half a million volumes in Slavic and Eastern European languages.
Russian movie reference directoryThis web site offers information on various Russian movies and actors.
NDXC Audio ArchivesThis web site offers radio archives from the Soviet Union.
The Icon and the FaxThis work in progress is part of a tool from a Russian culture class at Yale University. It has many resources and online videos.
History of the Russian NavyFor all you military history buffs out there, this web site has a fantastic chronicle of the history of the Russian navy.
Horizons: Canadian and Russian lanscape painting.This site, brought to you by the Virtual Museum of Canada, draws parallels between Russian and Canadian art trends.
Russian Super PagesThis is a fantastic collection of resources for the Russian Internet, compiled by Jim Becker, Professor Emeritus, of the University of Northern Iowa.
Phonetic alphabetThis site features the use phonetic alphabet for the Russian language.
Paul IlyinskyThis week, Paul Ilyinsky, the only member of the Romanov family to hold an elected office, died. Read about what it was like to be a Romanov in post-revolutionary times.
Humbul Humanities Hub Slavonic ResourcesThis page groups together and reviews various online Slavic resources.
A Dictionary of Period Russian NamesThis dictionary will give you dates and if possible the origins for some of Russia's older names.
Listen to the Slavic LanguagesThis web site is from the Slavic Languages and Cultures Department, University of Groningen. It includes text, translation, and audio files of some small texts.
Master and Margarita GuideIf you love the novel Master and Margarita, you will love this web site, which gives detailed maps of the events of the novel, a timeline, and character analysis.
Soviet Archives ExhibitThis exhibit, which can be seen both online and in person, presents items and documents from the Soviet Union.
Verbs of MotionA tutorial to help you learn the verbs of motion. It includes funny cartoons, movies, and interactive text.
Everything you wanted to know about Grammar ...These are the grammar pages from the Cornell Russian departments. They are simple and comprehensive
National Geographic's map machineGet all sorts of different map views of Russia, using the map machine.
Children's books of the early Soviet eraLearn all about the books that influenced generations of Soviet citizens.
Russian Life DirectoryThis directory, offered by the journal "Russian Life," offers information about goods and services offered by organizations, corporations, and educational institutions.
Vanity Plate ChallengeThis web site contains a collection of vanity plates that resemble Russian words and phrases.
Nearly 1-in-5 Speak a Foreign Language at HomeRead this article about these new findings from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Sher's Russian IndexThe most comprehensive web site featuring links of Russian-related materials.
Committee on College and Pre-College RussianLook at facts and figures about Russian enrollment. See what other people are doing with degrees in Russian. Findhigh schools near you with a Russian program.
The Time of TroublesDiscover Russia's colorful history. Learn how Russia came to be ruled by two men known as "False Dmitri."
Foreignfilms.comCan't get enough of Russian movies? Then browse the Russian section of this web site to learn all about them.
The School BureauFor the new school year, Gramota has created a forum where Russian students can ask questions about their language. You can learn from it too!
Gramota GamesPlay word games from the Gramota web site. Some are difficult, and most require a Flash plugin.
Kennan Institute Occasional PapersThis portion of the Kennan Institute web site contains many interesting papers relating to Russia's past and present. Of particular interest is Blair Ruble's paper St. Petersburg's Courtyards and Washington's Alleys: Officialdom's Neglected Neighbors.
The U.S. Russia Business CouncilThis is the web site for an organization committed to fostering commercial relationships between American and Russian businesses.
BISNISThis is the web site of the Business Information Service for the Newly Independent State (BISNIS), a program of the U.S. Department of Commerce. From this site, you can learn about business development in Russia.
Library of Russian Literature and FolkloreThis is a site presented by the Fundamental Electronic Library, and has several databases that give the user access to texts of and about great works of Russian literature.
Maps!Need a map of Russia or the former Soviet Union. The Perry Castañeda Library Map collection from the University of Texas certainly has what you are looking for.
Russia RisingThis site, presented by National Geographic, shows the positive side of New Russia. Requires Flash.
Friends and PartnersThis is a joint Russian/American project, linking The United States and Russia through Internet resources.
All about the comradeRead this short piece about the use of salutations in the Russian language, from the Interfax news agency.
It's official...Read about the law making Russia the state language. You can also read about Vladimir Zhirinovsky's "unorthodox oratory" in speaking the Russian language (which, now with the new regulations, would be against the law).
The Tower of Babel - RussianThis site has set up a morphological word analyzer and searchable databases for dictionaries.
A Tolstoy Speaks, and Russia ListensRead this article in the New York Times about the Author Tatyana Tolstaya.
ACTR Essay ContestRead about the ACTR essay contest for post-secondary education.
Dostoevsky Enlisted in Patriot DriveRead about how the Russian schools are turning to the language of Dostoevsky to regain a sense of patriotism.
Law on State LanguageScroll down a bit to read about the new law on state language requiring the Cyrillic alphabet for all languages of Russia, and the controversy it is creating.
Bucknell University Russian DepartmentThe Bucknell Russian department web site has long been known as a great resource for all things Russian, including lists of American businesses operating in Russia, a comprehensive guide to grammar, and a timeline of Russian history.
Tolstoy Studies JournalThis web site has great resources about the writer, including a filmography and image gallery.
MultitranThis online Russian/English dictionary (plus more) also has an excellent "fuzzy" search option.
AATSEEL Annual MeetingUpdates on the AATSEEL annual meeting in New York City. This will be the conference to go to for all the latest in teaching Slavic and Eastern European languages (including Russian!)
VerbiosoThis web site offers free trial software for Russian dictionaries.
Job listingsPosted to a mailing list, this is a comprehensive list of websites for jobhunters with an interest in Russian and Eurasian studies.
Russian in IowaThis video (you can play it if you can play .mov on your computer) advertises the Russian program at the University of Iowa, but can also act as a guide on how to advertise your Russian program.
Basic Rules of Russian GrammarThis site (entirely in Russian) spells out the rules of Russian grammar.
Gallery of Russian PoetsLearn about your favorite Russian poets.
Online Bilingual Library of Russian LiteratureThis site offers great Russian literature in Russian and in English.
Concordances of The Complete Works of F. M. DostoevskyThis wonderful site allows you to search all of Dostoevsky's work by word!
AATSEEL Annual MeetingThis is updated information on the American Association of Teachers of Slavic and East European Languages (AATSEEL) annual meeting, in New York, December 27-30. It is going to be a great time for Slavic language specialists!
GramotaThis is the site of the ministry of education.
