January in Russia conjures up images of Muscovites crunching through the snow in bulky coats -- not bunches of delicate snowdrops blooming in grassy areas around still-standing Christmas trees.

Russian police are investigating a social media user who shared a video showing him recklessly riding on a Christmas tree being towed by a pink Audi while shooting fireworks. Crowe lashes ...

Russia has celebrated New Year and Christmas with decorated fir trees since Peter the Great’s reign. In 1699, the Russian tsar ordered the move of New Year celebrations from September 1 to ...