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Faces of Russia: Protesting Against Protests in Art

2017-03-08 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Liza by Vitaly Vakhrushev

This is the first of Liza’s (Elizaveta Dygdanova) solo projects with a loud name “Protest”, that has caused quite a stir among the savvy.

Tags: Anna Novikiova, Elizaveta Dygdanova, Faces of Russia, Russian artists, Yaroslavl

Anna Novikova: In Pursuit of the Maslenitsa!

2017-02-27 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Argophilia’s Anna Novikova, in pursuit of the traditional Maslenitsa and the perfect blini (pancake) in Yaroslavl, Russia.

Tags: Anna Novikova, blini fest, blinis, Holidays, lent, maslenista, pancake festival, Russian maslenista, Russian traditions, Vitaly Vakhrushev, Volkov Theatre, Yaroslavl, Yuri Itin

Faces of Russia: Artist Valeriy Selin’s Colorful Black & White World

2017-02-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Valeriy Selin

Anna Novikova profiles Yaroslavl artist Valeriy Selin, a color blind painter living in a black and white world. The Argophilia “Faces of Russia” series.

Tags: Anna Novikova, Faces of Russia, Russia, Russian artists, Valeriy Selin, Yaroslavl

Yaroslavl’s Sergei Pimenov: Defying the Physics of Life

2017-02-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Sergei Pimanov

Yaroslav’s Sergei Pimanov was a physics professor once, but the fates and a bad system abandoned him to a different fate. Today he teaches love and life, selling his magnets and magnetic charm on the streets of the city.

Tags: Among the People, Anna Novikova, Russian destinations, Russian people, Russians, Sergei Pimanov, Vitaly Vakhrushev, Yaroslavl

Among the People of Russia: Vitaly Vakhrushev

2017-01-25 by Phil Butler

Valentin in Yaroslavl

We met the man in the Summer of 2016. We noticed him every time we passed the city center on business. In the evenings he was always there, this good-natured 70-year-old, always, always smiling. On our first meeting I stopped just to say hello, this is when I learned his name is Valentin.

Tags: Among the People, Russia people, Russian photographers, Russians, Vitaly Vakhrushev, Yaroslavl

Russia’s Golden Ring Sees New Investment

2011-06-07 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Pereslavl-Zalesskiy cathedral on the Golden Ring Route

A brand new development corporation in Russia has announced plans for an extensive redevelopment of the country’s “Golden Ring” of historical cities that surround the country’s capital Moscow. Known as the Golden Ring Development Corp., the organization has announced that it will invest more than $650 million in the ambitious plan over the next four […]

Tags: Central European Russia, Golden Ring, Golden Ring Development Corp, Golden Ring Route, moscow, Pereslavl-Zalesskiy, Petr Shur, russia tourist visitors, Yaroslavl

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Stories of Interest

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Fire Near Drapeti, Heraklion Brought Under Control

2026-07-25 By Arthur Butler

A wildfire that broke out near Drapeti in Heraklion’s Minoa Pediada municipality was quickly contained by firefighters despite strong winds. Crews remain on site to prevent flare-ups.

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Arvi’s Banana Festival Returns from 7 to 9 August

2026-07-25 By Argophilia Travel News

The 8th Arvi Banana Festival returns to southern Crete from August 7–9, 2026, with live music, theater, family entertainment, and Cretan hospitality.

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Heraklion Plans 20-Bed Support Center as Housing Shortage Strains Social Services

2026-07-25 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The Municipality of Heraklion is planning a new 20-bed support center for vulnerable residents, acknowledging that the city’s biggest challenge isn’t visible homelessness, but finding affordable housing for people who need a fresh start.

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Great News, Chania! The Municipal Market Reopening Is Only Four Years Behind Schedule

2026-07-25 By Arthur Butler

Chania completes tenant auctions for the historic Agora, targeting a December 4, 2026 grand reopening with a focus on local Cretan products.

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Heraklion Municipal Gyms Offer Affordable Fitness Across Two Modern Facilities

2026-07-25 By Manuel Santos

Heraklion Municipality opens modern fitness facilities at Pagkritio Stadium and Pateles for €30/month with full disability access.

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