Beauty on the Other Side of the Lens

Russia's most powerful man Vladimir Putin has again drawn attention for his exploits in front of the camera lens. However, this time it's more for the person taking the photos than any staged shots of Putin himself. Just on the job, Yana Lapikova has already kicked up a media storm for her tender camera action.

Skirt Mob - Russian Women with the Hottest Legs

By Rollo Tomasi & Alexander Wildeve

Our driver stops his black Mercedes at the light on the corner of Tverskaya Ulitsa and Teatral’nyy Proyezd, the most major of Moscow busy intersections near Red Square. As he dreamily ponders the type of Pelmeni to have for dinner his eyes begin to glaze over. He has just spotted the most gorgeous pair of legs in his side view mirror…smooth as silk in a short black skirt riding high and tight on a young femme’s shapely thighs.

State of Grace - Maria Kirilenko

Born in Moscow to Ukrainian parents in1987, Maria Kirilenko was introduced to tennis by her father Yuri. Maria and began playing at the tender age of 5. She immediately showed great promise for the future and left home for Ukraine at 13 to live and train away from her family and friends but closer to the action.

Russian Vodka Primer - Part 1: Know Your Poison

By Alexander Wildeve

It’s no surprise that one of the stiffest drinks ever invented comes from one of the world’s coldest countries. A shot of syrupy smooth vodka is sure to thaw the blood and put fire in the soul after finding refuge from the -23C bone chiller of a Russian winter. Typically 80 proof (40% alcohol by volume), Russian vodka , a simple and effective blend composed entirely of water and ethanol, is now king behind every bar from Moscow to San Francisco and a staple in every recreational and professional drinker’s arsenal.