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Thousands Demand New Vote in Georgia After Ruling Party Claims Victory

Thousands of opposition supporters took to the streets of Tbilisi to demand snap polls after a tightly contested parliamentary vote.

BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING

Moldova Elects President Under Moscow's Gaze

Putin has expressed hope that Moldovans would vote for the pro-Kremlin incumbent president Igor Dodon.

NAGORNO-KARABAKH

Azerbaijan Says No Reason for Russia to Intervene Over Karabakh

Azerbaijan said Sunday there was no reason for Russia to intervene in the conflict as Armenian territory is not being threatened.

russia's response

LIVE | Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | Nov. 1

Record-breaking new cases. Deaths surpass 25,000. Vaccine race.

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Combatting the contagion

Russia Fights Coronavirus

Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | Nov. 1

Russians Stock Up on Food, Essentials Amid Fears of Second Virus Lockdown – Survey

Russia’s Coronavirus Vaccine Faces Production Problems, Putin Says

Russia Sets Single-Day Records for Coronavirus Deaths and Infections

1,636,781 Total Confirmed Cases

382,873 Total Active Cases

18,665 Today's Cases

1,225,673 Total Recovered

2,300 Total Critical

245 Today's Deaths

28,235 Total Deaths

11,214 Cases per Million

193 Deaths per Million

Data Sources: Worldometer, Johns Hopkins

API: NovelCOVID

How U.S. Elections Could Impact EU-Russia Relations

Even a partial restoration of transatlantic unity under a President Biden will be a blow to the Kremlin.

Binational Couples Separated by Russia's Coronavirus Travel Bans Push for Change

Complicated visa rules and the lack of legal recognition for non-married couples make reuniting in Russia almost impossible.

limited movement

As Russia Eases Its Border Restrictions, Who Is Able to Enter?

More than 10 countries now have direct flights to Russia, but travel restrictions remain in place for most visitors.

Nicholas II’s Backside Breaks the Internet With Resurfaced Skinny-Dipping Photos

Kim Kardashian who?

Practical Magic: How Russia’s Ancient Witchcraft Traditions Continue to Thrive

Halloween might not be celebrated here, but mysticism, witchcraft and superstitions play a big role in everyday Russian life.

Russia's Climate Emergency

New Methane Discharge Discovered in Russia's Arctic – Guardian

Slight Arctic Warming Could Trigger Abrupt Permafrost Collapse – Study

Could a Lethal Algae Bloom Have Killed Kamchatka’s Sea Creatures? Some Marine Biologists Think So.

Russia Sees Warmest September in Recorded History

opinion Michele A. Berdy

It's Time to Take a Stand in Russian

opinion Nigel Gould-Davies

Russia Policy Priorities for a Biden Presidency

opinion Elizabeth Buchanan

Russia’s Grand Arctic Plan Will Face Tough Hurdles

opinion Mark Galeotti

No Country for Old Spooks: Reshuffle at the Top of the FSB Will Set the Tone for Remainder of Putin Era

opinion Temur Umarov

Who’s In Charge Following Revolution in Kyrgyzstan?

opinion Michele A. Berdy

Everything Has a Price in Russian

Nicholas II’s Backside Breaks the Internet With Resurfaced Skinny-Dipping Photos

pool of influence

Giant Russian Puddle Rises to Online Fame With Satirical Instagram Profile

friendly nation

'Very Nice': Kazakhstan Adopts Borat’s Catchphrase for Tourism Drive

Siberian Bear, Tigers Predict Biden Election Victory

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Russians Stock Up on Food, Essentials Amid Fears of Second Virus Lockdown – Survey

Russian officials maintain that there are no plans to enact a second lockdown despite record-breaking coronavirus infections.

Russian Ruble Ends Painful Week in Red, All Eyes on U.S. Vote

Russian stock market at six-month low as analysts say ruble has been heavily “oversold.”

Russia’s MegaFon Joins Race to Provide Mobile Internet From Space

Data network could ensure mobile coverage reaches areas traditional cable networks can't.

‘VERY DEPRESSING’

Experts Fear Calvey Settlement Rewards Strong-Arm Tactics

A multimillion dollar corporate “peace deal” was struck 20 months after Baring Vostok founder Michael Calvey was arrested on dubious charges.

Practical Magic: How Russia’s Ancient Witchcraft Traditions Continue to Thrive

Halloween might not be celebrated here, but mysticism, witchcraft and superstitions play a big role in everyday Russian life.

art of russian cuisine

Launch Squash Boats Under the Blue Moon

Once in a blue moon Jennifer Eremeeva makes an autumnal deep orange squash feast.

Quarantine Cuisine Returns

Weekend Culinary Trips Return With Two Virtual Destinations

Hyatt Regency Moscow Petrovsky Park has re-launched weekend food deliveries and introduced a special charity program.

Sergei Medvedev's "The Return of the Russian Leviathan" Wins 2020 Pushkin House Book Prize

Sergei Medvedev is the first author based in Russia to win the prestigious award.

colorful history

Russian Photo Colorist Brings New Life to Historic Photographs

A former German language professor shows the true colors of Russia's history — from imperial royalty to ordinary Soviet citizens.

More Arts and Life

opinion Nigel Gould-Davies

Russia Policy Priorities for a Biden Presidency

A Biden administration would see a major shift in presidential attitudes towards Russia and Putin personally, which is unlikely to be welcome in Moscow...

Soviet Diehards and Covid-19 Conspiracies: Inside Russia’s Anti-5G Movement

In a country widely viewed as the home of global disinformation, a Western conspiracy theory is flourishing.

opinion Fyodor Lukyanov

Is Russia's Dialogue with the EU Coming to an End?

Sergei Lavrov's recent comments on the EU may sound extreme, but they were a long time in the making.

opinion Domitilla Sagramoso

Why the Stakes in the Nagorno-Karabakh War Are So Much Higher This Time Round

Radical changes in the dynamics of the region over the past 25 years mean international actors have divided interests.

Dentabus - New Mobile Clinic Presented by US Dental Care

US Dental Care, the first American dental clinic in Moscow, recently launched a mobile service called Dentabus. So what’s a Dentabus? Well it’s not...

Best Outdoor Activities - Moscow

Are you looking for the best outdoor activities in Moscow to stay active but safe in this Corona time? Check this blog for inspiration on parks, playgrounds...

The Rink - Open Air Activities Zone and Restaurant

The Rink is a upscale and green sports and kids activities zone for the whole family. It is located in Skolkovo Innovation Center, only a short drive from...

Fish Point - Family Day Retreat

The Fish Point complex located in New Riga is great for a family day retreat or an escape from the city into nature for lunch and dinner! It's only 40...

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