Beauty and plastic surgery

­Nip and tuck! Who needs to grow old gracefully when plastic surgery is now available to all? Not the Moscow Out team! In this week’s episode, Martyn Andrews and the crew visit a variety of clinics and beauty salons. Fillers, botox, chemical peels – everyday procedures for thousands of Muscovites aiming to reverse time. But how high are the standards in Russia? Is image becoming an obsession,...

Meatless Moscow

Russian cuisine is wholesome and diverse. It’s famous for its dumplings, meat pies, beef stroganoff and hearty broths – but have you ever wondered about a Moscow without meat? Some 5-10 per cent of Muscovites are vegetarians. Whether their choice was made for personal, religious or ethical reasons, they’re causing quite a stir in the Russian capital. So on this week’s culture show on RT, the...

Fast food culture

­In 1990, Macdonald’s opened its first branch in Moscow to great success and since then, demand for Western fast food has exploded in Russia. On the show this week, Martyn Andrews visits popular venues such as KFC and Wendy’s and looks at their Russian counterparts such as Elky Pelky and Moo Moo. What are the most popular in the city? Can such places ever bring healthy food to the table? And do...

Millionaire Moscow

­With more billionaires living in Moscow than anywhere else in the world – it’s no wonder that the travel, entertainment, real estate and luxury goods market is geared up for major spenders in the Russian capital. On this week’s high-flying Moscow Out show Martyn looks at millionaire lifestyles! Maybe you fancy travelling in a private jet? Shopping for a diamond-studded dress? Or perhaps you...

Winter day trips

­Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Magical forests, husky dogs, snow ploughs and quaint villages – welcome to a Russian winter wonderland. On the show this week, a wrapped-up Martyn Andrews looks at various winter-themed activities on the outskirts of the city. What fun can be had in the snow? And what unusual activities can people of all ages enjoy? We bring you our selection.

Hobbies

­This week sees the Moscow Out team explore the subject of hobbies. From the popular mystery game "Mafia" to model train sets and martial arts – many of us have secret hobbies. Martyn Andrews explores several activities that can be enjoyed come rain or shine. Chess, various sports, stamp collecting and singing – it’s all enjoyed here in the Russian capital!

Russian around (Florence)

­Join us in our second program from Florence, Italy as we explore various customs and cultural connections associated with Russia. Martyn Andrews eats a traditional Russian meal, meets Russian experts and expats, enjoys a concert and gets lost in the maze of quaint Florentine streets. You’ll be surprised how Russia has influenced so many aspects of culture and life abroad. Russia is closer than...

Russian around (Florence)

­Celebrating the final few weeks of the year of Italy in Russia, the Moscow Out team fly to the beautiful Italian city of Florence. Martyn Andrews and his crew visit various locations connected with Russian culture. They sample museums, churches and cultural landmarks and see how Russian artists, artisans and public figures have made their impact on Italian culture over the past few centuries.

Russian around (Rome)

As the Moscow Out team continues its exploration of Russian culture and connections in Italy – the team travel to Rome. Martyn Andrews and his team visit the opening of the Center for Russian Culture, party with the Italian and Russian elite, meet Russian writers and artists and learn about Russian and Italian cultural relations.

Russian around (Rome)

­Welcome to the famous Hotel de Russie in Rome! Join Martyn Andrews and his giddy crew as they as enjoy vodka cocktails at the Russian-themed “Stravinsky bar”. How does Russia culturally connect with Rome? What famous Russian composers and writers lived there? Find out on this week’s entertainment show on RT.