Shaun Walker
Andrey Kurkov
Ukrainian author Andrey Kurkov is a master of dark comedies. For his last meal, he takes us to his local Kiev haunt, Jungle Cat, for some traditional Georgian cuisine.
Dark horse in the east
It’s a vital military outpost, dogged by organised crime. However, with huge Chinese, Korean and Japanese markets on its shores, Vladivostok could become Russia’s Far Eastern giant.
Schools of thought
With design playing a more integrated role in government and business strategy around the world, Monocle hunts down the establishments spear-heading new movements and others that are keeping traditional ones alive.
Rapid relief
Until Russia’s Sapsan high-speed train arrived, the only practical way to travel between Moscow and St Petersburg was by plane. Monocle hops on board to try out the service in our monthly benchmark test.
Pole new world
With improving Russian relations, a resilient economy and returning entrepreneurs, Poland has become the European nation to watch. Monocle reports on how the country defied the odds to stage a remarkable comeback.
Spin city
Millions of Chinese flock to Macau's casinos, now the world's gambling Mecca. But will authorities nurture its fledgling creative and tourism industries, or remain dependent on the endless tables at the casinos?
Hail the sky taxi
There’s now a more reliable and affordable way to get between Russia’s far-flung regional capitals – a zippy Swiss Air taxi.
