The word Cossack comes from the Turkic word meaning “free man” or “outlaw.” True to this moniker, Ukraine’s Cossacks — a semi-nomadic militaristic group originating somewhere in the 15th century — are ...

Contemplating the unpredictable trajectory of Tolstoy's life puts one in mind of those quizzical Max Beerbohm caricatures, wherein an old writer confronts--with perplexity, if not with contempt--his ...

The name of the Cossacks is known all over the world, but very few beyond Russia’s borders know much about this traditional group or what it stands for. RBTH explores the modern-day Cossack community ...

French artist Emeric Lhuisset has recreated a painting by Ukrainian artist Illia Riepin, Cossacks Write a Letter to the Turkish Sultan, in a photo. The painting depicts the modern Ukrainian troops ...

RIR explores the modern Cossack community, which is very often the target of scary and false rumours. Cossacks feature regularly in controversial or sensationalist news reports. Suffice to recall the ...

“Cossacks were smart, they supported the monarchy, and now we’re supporting our government. We respect Vladimir Vladimirovich,” says Shishkin, referring to Putin, whose portrait hung alongside a saber ...

The contrast couldn't have been greater: the protest band Pussy Riot in colorful ski masks and mini dresses, attempting to film a segment for a new video on Sochi's waterfront; and Cossacks in ...

Grozny today bets on the promotion of the Kazačestvo movement - Russia's Cossacks - to revive mobilisation for war and to counter drug trafficking. A bet on yesterday's enemies that the Kremlin has ...