Yaroslavl on the Volga River is part of the famed Golden Ring around Moscow. Like many places outside the capital, it is a city stuck in a post-Soviet time warp. Read full story
Most people would use the freezing winter as an excuse to stay indoors. Not so the Russians. Thanks to ice skating, they see it as an opportunity to go outside and play. Read full story
City breaks in Europe are a great way to broaden your horizons without ever being too far away from an Irish pub. Element profiles five prospective destinations. Read full story
As if the fact that it’s so cold your nipples have frozen solid wasn’t bad enough, now you’re starting to develop seasonal affective disorder. So what do you do next? Read full story
Now that you nipples are getting tweaked by the winter cold, there’s no better way to warm yourself up with some of Moscow’s sweatiest health spa treatments. Read full story
The Chessboard Murderer planned 64 killings to match the squares on a chessboard. He was caught, but does a copycat killer still roam Moscow’s chess clubs? Read full story
International social society the Hash House Harriers combine the age old colonial pursuits of drinking, running, silly nicknaming and, err … more drinking. Read full story
If watching the Kremlin Cup inspires you to pick up your own racket and head for the courts, Moscow has plenty of indoor tennis centers to suit your needs. Read full story
If you had your driving licence taken away for popping a wheely on Red Square, don’t panic. You can still get your automotive kicks behind the wheel of a go-kart. Read full story
If you’re suffering from Saturday night fatigue, why not spice up your weekend by playing Russia’s latest internet craze: the city-wide adventure puzzle game “Dozor.” Read full story
If you’ve tried all the usual methods and nothing has worked, your last hope of ever getting in shape is to pay someone to punch your lights out once a week. Read full story
If you want to get in shape but are to lazy to go for a jog, have no fear. You can always get a horse to do all the running for you. All you need to do is hold on. Read full story
If the stress of modern life starts to interfere with your sex life, you need to find a way to relax. element suggests blowing some cash on a professional massage. Read full story
Russia kick off their Euro 2008 campaign against Spain on June 10. Guus Hiddink will be hoping to become a national hero by leading his side to European glory. Read full story
Dancing ain’t for dummies. It’s for those who want to get fit in style. Whether you’re a prude or a minx, element’s resident showgirl Flash Dyer has something for you. Read full story
Zinedine Zidane had a long-lasting career without ever breaking into a sprint. Enjoy the beautiful game at a slower pace in the Moscow over-30s Expat Football League. Read full story
You don’t need to be a crazy, long-haired maniac to be the next Michaelangelo, but it sure does help. So pick up your paintbrushes — it’s time for artistic anarchy. Read full story
One voice in Russia can do little; many voices can sing Mozart’s “Requiem.” Moscow’s amateur choirs are just waiting to make beautiful music with you. Read full story
Knitting is so uncool it’s really, really hip. And there’s no more productive way of wasting time alone. element’s resident needle demon does the convincing. Read full story
International Women’s Day is just another excuse to pamper your favorite person in the whole wide world — you. And element knows all the right salons. Read full story
