The devil finds work for idle hands, and idle minds too. If long metro trips or winter evenings make for a lot of downtime, Mr. Rubik has the answer. Read full story
Pitching up empty handed on Valentine’s Day is like smiling suggestively at the militsiya: suicide. element suggests an emergency Valentine’s Day kit. Read full story
Think you’re ready to face the holiday season? Check out this Christmas’s must-have cosmetics before you go out and realize how drab you are. Read full story
Traditional methods of beating the Moscow winter blues involve alcohol, sex and … even more alcohol. Wouldn’t you rather curl up with a good book? Read full story
Winter is the perfect time to get that summer film developed to remind you of the days when there was at least a little bit of sunshine in your life. Read full story
One thing you should remember to give thanks for this Thanksgiving is that element tracked down everything you need for a traditional turkey dinner. Read full story
Coffee table books not only make you seem interesting, they are also a great way to keep porn in your home without being labelled a pervert. Read full story
Tuxedos are devices that make every man in the world look like James Bond. We tell you where to get your hands on the city’s finest monkey suits. Read full story
On what other night of the year is there a chance that you could you see a drunk Spiderman getting bull-whipped in the ass by a dominatrix? Read full story
Happiness is being able to afford to pay someone to do everything for you. And with a personal shopper that includes getting dressed in the morning. Read full story
Momma used to say that when the weather’s nice you should go play outside. Now that it’s freezing, you can play all the video games you like. Read full story
Tired of greenish-about-the-gills sushi, pizza and pelmeni? Aching for some quick, cheap Chinese food? If you can’t find it, make it, says element. Read full story
Gyrating naked in front of a mirror is OK, but what if you want to dance in public? We get you kitted out by revealing the city’s specialist dance shops. Read full story
The great thing about being superficial is that it’s all about what’s on the outside. And the same principle can easily be applied to your handbag. Read full story
Summer may be over but that doesn’t mean you can’t keep up your tan. Satisfy your sinful vanity by giving your pampered skin a year-long bronze. Read full story
With the summer sunshine but a distant memory in the hazy mist of fall, the time has arrive to renew your wardrobe. And that means a lot of plaid. Read full story
There’s something in the September air, and it smells like a new pencil case. element’s Emma Jenkinson gets you prepared for the new term. Read full story
The government is clamping down on public nudity this year so if you want to flash your flesh this summer, you’re going to need to buy a swimsuit. Read full story
Living in Moscow, it is actually easier than you think to recreate that very British summer struggle to eat al fresco during very British summer weather. Read full story
If you haven’t bought a bicycle yet, you’ve already missed out on three months of precious ice-free roads. We tell you where to find hell on wheels. Read full story
