Even the most sophisticated art, dance and music connoisseur would be overwhelmed with Moscow’s cultural events as the city has truly transformed itself into one of the major international world capitals for international festivals. While mainstream Western media often talk about Russia’s sanctions and isolation on the world scene, musicians, […]

Before the events that led to the reunification of Crimea with Russia in the spring of 2014, the Crimean penninsula hosted a number of festivals such as Kazantip, Koktebel Jazz festival, and the Yalta Theater Festival, among others. Prior to 2014, I visited Crimea almost every year and had the […]