Russian nightlife has always been eclectic and adventurous – from the mid-2000s boom of R&B nights to the techno rave craze of the mid-2010s. Yet a 2017 study revealed that just 7.3% of 15- to 29-year-olds are frequent club-goers. So, what are young people doing after dark instead of partying?

Young Russians are embracing a ‘90s aesthetic championed by domestic style icons and indie fashion brands as they seek to establish a new cultural identity. But what exactly is the appeal of home-grown fashion? And what social, economic and religious drivers have influenced this shift?

Russian diplomats have no qualms about using official Twitter accounts to troll the West. In a recent tweet, the UK's embassy used the country’s sinister public image as fodder for a light-hearted Star Wars joke, showing a willingness to merge the political sphere with the entertainment world.

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?