Filmmaker Paul Schrader is penning an untitled biopic about adored and reviled Russian prima ballerina Mathilde Kschessinska, a woman described by producers as "the ultimate femme fatale" says The Hollywood Reporter. Kschessinska was a woman who rose from out of poverty and became mistress to at least four aristocratic men who controlled the … [Read more...]
Two Cruise Ships Debut Exotic Russian Itineraries
February 18, 2012 by
While Russian river cruising is proving more popular than ever before, adventurous cruisers craving exploration beyond the well-traveled Moscow–St. Petersburg route, can look to a duo of new itineraries set to debut in far-flung corners of the country's vast expanses. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Attention Foodies! Try The Farmhouse Inn, a Russian River Valley fave
October 3, 2011 by
The Farmhouse Inn in California Wine Country's Russian River Valley is a favorite of local foodies in the wine industry, who also know that their head sommelier is one of only about a hundred Master Sommeliers working in the United States, so reserve well in advance. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Shop like a local: learn how to buy quality Russian vodka
July 27, 2011 by
There are hundreds of brands of vodka in Russia. Some are rough and best left alone; two of the best are Flagman and Russky Standart. Alcohol counterfeiting, which can lead to alcohol poisoning, is a problem, so try to purchase vodka from a reputable-looking store or, if buying from a kiosk, check to see that the seal has not been broken. Fodor's … [Read more...]
