48 hours in Kaliningrad: discover young Russia in our new documentary series
48 hours in Kazan: discover young Russia in our new documentary series
48 hours in Nizhny Novgorod: discover young Russia in our new documentary series
48 hours in Rostov-on-Don: discover young Russia in our new documentary series
48 hours in Samara: discover young Russia in our new documentary series
48 hours in Saransk: discover young Russia in our new documentary series
48 hours in Volgograd: discover young Russia in our new documentary series
A tale of two cities: Kirill Kobrin on the changing names and faces of Nizhny/Gorky
Adidas’ USSR-themed sports dress disappears from stores after diplomatic spat
Beyond the game: discover the hotspots, hidden highlights, and thriving cultural scenes of the host cities with this guide
Beyond the plastic: an alternative history of Saransk in 4 buildings
Brand Constructivism: inside the fight to save Yekaterinburg’s radical architectural heritage
Celebrate Russia’s World Cup with this luxurious velvet football from Adidas
Close up: discover the eclectic architecture and wild spirit of Moscow
Close up: explore the tropical wilderness and grand sanatoria of Sochi
Close up: get to know the Constructivist architecture and spirited nightlife of Yekaterinburg
Close up: uncover the bohemian grandeur and creativity of St Petersburg
Eastern promises: Owen Hatherley takes a tour of Kazan’s architectural multiculturalism