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inoculation push
Putin Orders Mass Coronavirus Vaccination Next Week
Putin called Russia's Sputnik V vaccine the “best in the world” and ordered officials to ramp up vaccinations.
opinion
Sam Greene
‘Meet Me,’ Alexei Navalny Wrote
The opposition leader is setting up a showdown with both Putin and the people. Who will rise to the occasion?
round trip
Navalny Announces Return to Russia Despite Prison Threat
The opposition figure said he will fly to Russia on Jan. 17 following his recovery from Novichok poisoning.
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Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | Jan. 13
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bone-chilling feat
Russian Swimmer Claims New World Record With Baikal Under-Ice Swim
Yekaterina Nekrasova, 40, swam an 85-meter distance beneath the ice of Lake Baikal wearing only a bathing suit.
Latest Podcast
Dec. 25, 2020
'Twas the Night Before Christmas, Moscow 2020
A special column for a special day.
MT Feature
SUDDEN DEPARTURE
Resignation of Yakutsk’s First Female Mayor Raises Questions About Russia’s Ruling Party
Some experts believe Sardana Avksentiyeva was forced out by a Kremlin keen to clear the field ahead of Duma elections.
Editor's Pick
“WAGING WAR”
The Kremlin Tightens the Screws on Public Dissent
Russia has cemented sweeping new restrictions on political protests, social media and “foreign agents.”
Combatting the contagion
Russia Fights Coronavirus
Jan. 13, 2021
Putin Orders Mass Coronavirus Vaccination Next Week
Jan. 13, 2021
Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | Jan. 13
Jan. 13, 2021
Moscow Clinic Could Sidestep Red Tape to Bring Pfizer Vaccine to Russia
Jan. 12, 2021
Algeria, Palestine Greenlight Russia’s Coronavirus Vaccine
Coronavirus Cases in Russia
3,471,053
Total Confirmed Cases
553,595
Total Active Cases
0
Today's Cases
2,854,088
Total Recovered
2,300
Total Critical
0
Today's Deaths
63,370
Total Deaths
23,780
Cases per Million
434
Deaths per Million
Data Sources:
Worldometer
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Johns Hopkins
API:
NovelCOVID
highlights
BURGERNOMICS
Russian Ruble Is World’s Most Undervalued Currency on Big Mac Index
The ruble’s slump in 2020 means Russia now has the cheapest Big Macs in the world, according to The Economist.
SUDDEN DEPARTURE
Resignation of Yakutsk’s First Female Mayor Raises Questions About Russia’s Ruling Party
Some experts believe Sardana Avksentiyeva was forced out by a Kremlin keen to clear the field ahead of Duma elections.
opinion
Sergey Radchenko
For Russians, Trump's Twitter Ban Gets Lost in Translation
Russia's fierce reaction to Twitter's decision is rooted in the country's own painful experience with censorship and propaganda.
here comes the sun
Russians in Arctic Murmansk Welcome First Sunrise of 2021
The 45-minute sunrise ended more than a month of polar night.
provocative mascot
Moscow ‘Stalin Shawarma’ Stand Ordered Closed After Outcry
The shop's menu featured dishes named after Stalin, Khrushchev and notorious Soviet security service chief Lavrentiy Beria.
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'Russia and the Netherlands Have Increased Their Cooperation to Fight Climate Change'
Dutch Chargé d’Affaires in Moscow Dominique Kuhling.
Climate Crisis
Russia's Climate Emergency
Dec. 25, 2020
Scientists Sound the Alarm Over Fast-Shrinking Caspian Sea
Dec. 11, 2020
New Alliance Hopes to Raise Awareness of Arctic Environmental Crisis
Dec. 9, 2020
Study Links Siberian Wildfires to Arctic Warming
Dec. 1, 2020
Blame Climate Change for Historically Warm Fall in Russia’s Biggest Cities, Experts Say
opinion
opinion
Sam Greene
‘Meet Me,’ Alexei Navalny Wrote
opinion
Paul Bartlett
Bleak Outlook for Kyrgyzstan’s Free Press After Japarov’s Landslide Win in Presidential Poll
opinion
Sergey Radchenko
For Russians, Trump's Twitter Ban Gets Lost in Translation
opinion
Sergei Kapitonov
Does China Need More Gas From Russia and Central Asia?
opinion
Vladislav Inozemtsev for VTimes
The Kremlin Need Have No Fear of Mass Economic Protests
opinion
Pjotr Sauer
Foreign Policy Experts Map Russia’s Plans for 2021
more opinion
Meanwhile in Russia
here comes the sun
Russians in Arctic Murmansk Welcome First Sunrise of 2021
bone-chilling feat
Russian Swimmer Claims New World Record With Baikal Under-Ice Swim
Let It Float
Russia's Frozen Ramen Challenge Returns in Below-Zero Temps
Lost Her Head
Mysterious Head Sculpture Captivates St. Petersburg
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Business
BURGERNOMICS
Russian Ruble Is World’s Most Undervalued Currency on Big Mac Index
The ruble’s slump in 2020 means Russia now has the cheapest Big Macs in the world, according to The Economist.
opinion
Sergei Kapitonov
Does China Need More Gas From Russia and Central Asia?
China is moving away from coal and dirtier energy sources. Can Russia help fill the gap?
GOLD BUG
Pandemic Pushes Russia’s Gold Reserves Above U.S. Dollars For First Ever Time
Moscow has shifted its international reserves away from the U.S. currency over recent years.
SLOW RECOVERY
Most Small Businesses Still Struggling, Warns Top Business Lobby
Small companies twice as likely to be hit by pandemic.
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arts and life
cold rush
In Photos: How Russians Celebrate the Winter Holidays
From beloved wintertime activities to New Year and Orthodox Christmas, the first week of the year is one of the most festive times in Russia.
theater life
A New Kind of Theater Beats the Coronavirus Blues
St. Petersburg's Pop-Up Theater keeps the audience entertained and engaged outside a theater.
2021 look ahead
Moscow Arts Scene in 2021: A Spectacular Year Ahead
Cultural life came to a standstill last year, but this year arts lovers may get a double dose of culture.
movie night
Russian Movie Night: History on Screen
Ready for a weekend of binge-watching? How about an entertaining refresher course in Russian history?
long read
'Journeys Through the Russian Empire'
Two great photographers a century apart capture what once was the Russian Empire.
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In-Depth
2021 LOOK AHEAD
Russia in 2021: Will the Economy Recover?
Russia’s economy is handling the coronavirus better than most. But austerity, bruised businesses and cautious consumers set the stage for a slow recovery...
2021 LOOK AHEAD
Russia in 2021: A Corporate Reckoning?
The pandemic exposed deep divides in Russia’s corporate world. How will the recovery play out?
Tug-of-war
With Lake Baikal’s Key Protections Set to Expire, Russian Eco-Activists Sound the Alarm
Environmental experts and activists say upcoming deregulation could do significant harm to the lake's unique ecosystem.
opinion
Michael Kofman
A Look at the Military Lessons of the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
It would be a mistake for great and middle powers to ignore the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
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