BMX is an established part of the global extreme sports industry, but its rising popularity in Russia is owed as much to social media as it is to street style, as teens film and share their own tricks in the hope of achieving stardom. What’s getting young Russians back on their bikes?

Moscow’s nightlife may once have been defined by swanky clubs and a VIP mentality, but recent years have seen the rise of Western-inspired craft beer bars. How are these friendly and relaxed drinking spots changing Russian attitudes to what makes for a good night out?

Russia has finally acquired a taste for specialty coffee, fuelling the creation of café chains that have spread internationally and boutique bean roasters that use the dark web for advertising. But what’s leading people to opt for an artisan brew over their regular cup of joe from Starbucks?

As many Russians struggle to survive in a collapsed economy, the untouchable rich kids of Russia are taunting their fellow countrymen with unthinkable displays of wealth on social media. But are these kids simply showing off? Or are they a smart marketing channel for luxury brands?