Russian Culture Monday explores one topic of Russian culture each week. If you've missed some weeks or are new to the site, you will now be able to access the ... Read More

If you've always considered museums boring, Prague will change your mind. Prague's museums explore sex, communism, torture, and of course, authors and artists important to Prague's past cultural development. ... Read More

If you're travelling on a budget, there are cheaper cities to visit in Eastern and East Central Europe than Prague, but if you've got your heart set on the Czech ... Read More

Nikolai Gogol, who would have celebrated his 200th birthday April 1st, 2009, is an writer known to students of Russian literature, famous for stories like The Overcoat and plays like ... Read More

Belgrade is finding its legs in the tourist industry, though, for now, it is still an undiscovered city. This makes the perfect place for those travelers looking for an authentic ... Read More

If you're a fan of Eastern Europe travel writing (a niche topic, if there ever was one), you'll love a book about a topic that is even more niche. Batting ... Read More

Russia's tradition of space exploration is a point of pride for this country, which can claim the achievement of sending the first human being into outer space. Yuri Gagarin's space ... Read More

Many countries in Eastern Europe celebrate Easter according to the Orthodox tradition. For followers of Orthodoxy, Easter is typically one week later than Easter according to the Western religious tradition. ... Read More

On the island of Hvar, Croatia, a special procession takes place every year on Holy Thursday, which occurs the week before Easter. Drawing locals and visitors alike, this procession is ... Read More

When warm weather hits Russia, many families escape to their dachas, or summer houses, in the countryside for the weekend or over an extended vacation. Typical dachas are small cabin-like ... Read More

If you can't travel to Eastern Europe or East Central Europe for Easter, you can still enjoy Eastern European Easter dishes at home. Many Eastern European countries have traditional breads ... Read More

Easter in Prague is a festive time of year. Despite the sometimes chilly weather, visitors still flock to the Czech capital to partake in Easter concerts and shop at Easter ... Read More

It's no secret that impressive examples of folk art come out of the countries that make up Eastern and East Central Europe. One website makes the work of three of ... Read More