Donoschik [don-OH-shik] is Russian for informer and when it comes to contemporary Russian culture, that is exactly what we are. Beyond the official, mainstream news—of missile shields, “re-set buttons,” oil reserves and political jockeying—lies the culture. The deep, rich, vast, fascinating, very much alive-and-well Russian popular culture. And beyond the pop stereotypes—of Communism, vodka, and the Cold War—lies Donoschik, bringing you the real news of that culture, of the artists, musicians and filmmakers who are shaping contemporary Russia.

Through videos, photos and in-depth articles, Donoschik is your guide to one-ninth of the world’s pop culture.