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Officials detained

Russian Cops Take Down Security Officials for Planting Drugs on Teen

The officials took the 16-year-old victim to an ATM to withdraw cash for a bribe.

positive steps

Russia, Ukraine Agree ‘Comprehensive’ Cease-Fire in Donbass

The sides have agreed to lay down arms starting midnight this Sunday, July 21.

Offline

Second Russian Nuclear Plant Taken Down After Malfunction

The four-reactor Kalinin plant is located 350 kilometers northwest of Moscow.

cyber defense

U.S. Senator Asks FBI to Investigate Russia's FaceApp Over Security Concerns

Schumer said the photo editing app's location in Russia raises questions

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opinion

Russia's Roadmap Out of the MH17 Crisis

No way out from MH17 trap for Russia, except through Donbass.

Pros and Cons

Russia’s S-400 Is ‘the Best Missile System All-Around,’ U.S. Firm Says

An overview of the S-400’s strengths and limitations, based on a new report by Stratfor.

diplomacy

Russia Denies Visas to Anglo-American School Teachers

The bans could be aimed at pressuring the U.S. into returning two Russian diplomatic compounds.

hold on to power

Kremlin Opens Door to Changing Constitution as Succession Looms

It could potentially allow him to switch roles to retain power as head of the ruling party and prime minister.

Radioactive Road

Will a Road Through a Nuclear Dumping Ground Result in ‘Moscow’s Chernobyl’?

Activists warn that construction will release radioactive dust into the air and the Moscow River.

opinion

Michele A. Berdy

He Said, She Said Russian-Style

opinion

Nikolaus von Twickel

MH17: A Tragedy That Did Not Change the War

opinion

Russia's Roadmap Out of the MH17 Crisis

opinion

Pavel Felgenhauer

Russia Is Loving the S-400 Missile Show

opinion

Abkhazia and the Danger of ‘Ossetianization’

opinion

Andrei Kolesnikov

Why Government Economists Are Getting Nervous in Russia

Video

Tiger Breaks Free in Russian City, Seen Roaming Highway

dance video

Russia Shows Off Its Favorite Classic Cars in Military Parade Waltz

watch your mouth

Russian Communists Call to Ban Georgian Khinkali and Khachapuri

Forbidden food

Nude ‘Divine Shawarma’ Ad Sparks Fury of Russian Church

More meanwhile in russia

inflation impact

Bank of Russia Says Inflation Drop Doesn’t Mean Bigger Rate Cut

The bank is expected to cut the interest rate on July 26.

global currency

Russia, Under Sanctions, Looks for Ruble Offshore Market

The deputy finance minister said the idea the ruble should become a reserve currency has not been ruled out.

stagnating economy

IMF Cuts Forecast for Russian 2019 GDP Growth to 1.2%, Calls for Reforms

The fund said the state's footprint needs to be reduced in favor of the private sector.

golden grain

Russia Eyes 2035 Grain Crop Boom With $70 Billion Investment Plan

The plan also hopes to improve quality and increase demand.

Cultural clips

On This Day in 1918 the Romanov Family Was Killed

The family is commemorated throughout Russia on this day.

awards season

'Chernobyl' Nominated for Emmys

Russian viewer favorites "Chernobyl" and "Game of Thrones" got the season's first award nominations.

Cultural clips

On This Day in 1902 Alexander Luria Was Born

Alexander Luria revolutionized neuro-psychology, and his assessment tools are still used today.

Art behind bars

Freedom Words and Dreams on a Russian Stage

A young American woman helps Russian prison inmates find their creative center and leave the bars behind.

religious shrine

Orthodox Pilgrims Flock to Moscow to See Holy Relics

Thousands of believers will wait in line to touch the relics.

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