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OVERSEAS BALLOT
Russian Diaspora Aims to Inform and Influence Ahead of Duma Vote
The Vote Abroad initiative is a decentralized, grassroots movement organized online across more than 40 countries.
not a friend in the world
Most Russians Say Their Country is Isolated – Poll
Meanwhile, 44% of Russians believe that Russia should treat the West as an ally, while 29% say it should be treated as a rival.
deadly abuse
Husband Jailed in Russian Instagram Blogger’s Murder
Kristina Zhuravleva's husband confessed to her murder after she was found dead in the woods near Russia’s fourth-largest city.
russia's response
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Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | Sept. 9
Record deaths. Mandatory vaccination. Travel reopenings.
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Latest Podcast
Sep. 3, 2021
Drunk as a Skunk in Russia? Never!
Why you really must learn a new vocabulary of similes in Russian.
MT Feature
E-MOBILIZATION
Russians Say They Are Being Forced to Vote in Elections, This Time Online
As authorities push voters to go digital for the State Duma ballot, critics warn e-voting is a new test for the credibility of Russia’s elections.
Editor's Pick
'No alternative'
In Small-City Russia, Elections Feel Irrelevant For Local Business Owners
Saransk’s entrepreneurs are divided on whether the government is on their side, but discontent is unlikely to be reflected in the coming Duma vote.
Duma Elections 2021
Russia Votes
Sep. 9, 2021
Russian Diaspora Aims to Inform and Influence Ahead of Duma Vote
Sep. 8, 2021
Russians Say They Are Being Forced to Vote in Elections, This Time Online
Sep. 7, 2021
In Small-City Russia, Elections Feel Irrelevant For Local Business Owners
Sep. 6, 2021
Ahead of Duma Vote, Affluent Voronezh Remains Loyal to Putin and Stability
Coronavirus Cases in Russia
7,084,284
Total Confirmed Cases
553,757
Total Active Cases
18,380
Today's Cases
6,340,151
Total Recovered
2,300
Total Critical
794
Today's Deaths
190,376
Total Deaths
48,520
Cases per Million
1,304
Deaths per Million
Data Sources:
Worldometer
,
Johns Hopkins
API:
NovelCOVID
highlights
off target
Russia’s Inflation Hits New 5-Year High Ahead of Parliamentary Polls
As Russians prepare to head to the polls, rising prices are one of the biggest sources of discontent with the ruling party.
'heroic deed'
Russian Emergencies Minister Dies in Arctic Drills
Yevgeny Zinichev, 55, died while trying to save a prominent filmmaker in what Putin described as “an immeasurable personal loss.”
'no questions here'
On Thin Ice: Near North Pole, a Warning on Climate Change
After nearly 30 years at sea, a Russian icebreaker captain has seen firsthand the changes wrought by global warming.
journalistic solidarity
Independent Russian News Outlets Launch Campaign Against ‘Foreign Agent’ Tags
A growing number of independent media have been labeled “foreign agents” in what Kremlin critics call a crackdown on free press.
SEEING TRIPLE
St. Petersburg Election Ballot Features 3 Near-Identical Boris Vishnevskys
The longtime Kremlin critic accuses authorities of running the two other men as “spoiler” candidates to trick voters.
Combatting the contagion
Russia Fights Coronavirus
Sep. 9, 2021
Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | Sept. 9
Sep. 7, 2021
Russian Airline Aeroflot Suspends Unvaccinated Pilots
Aug. 19, 2021
Russia Develops Modified Sputnik V Jab for Delta Variant
Aug. 17, 2021
Argentine Health Minister Visits Russia to Discuss Vaccine Supplies – TASS
opinion
opinion
Dmitry Trenin
Interpreting the Biden Doctrine: The View From Moscow
opinion
Michele A. Berdy
Drunk as a Skunk in Russia? Never!
opinion
Paul Stronski for Carnegie
Forget Schadenfreude. What Does the Kremlin Really Think About Afghanistan?
opinion
Michele A. Berdy
In Russian, Too Much is Better Than Too Little
opinion
Konstantin Skorkin
In the Donbass, Russia’s Newest Citizens Prepare to Vote
opinion
Andrei Soldatov
Russia’s Drive to Replace Foreign Technology Is Slowly Working
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Meanwhile in Russia
SEEING TRIPLE
St. Petersburg Election Ballot Features 3 Near-Identical Boris Vishnevskys
comrade christ
Jesus Was the First Communist, Russian Party Leader Says
facts are facts
Russian Student Schools Putin on Military History
yellow card
Don’t Pee on Russia — It Will Cost You, Norway Says
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Business
off target
Russia’s Inflation Hits New 5-Year High Ahead of Parliamentary Polls
As Russians prepare to head to the polls, rising prices are one of the biggest sources of discontent with the ruling party.
'No alternative'
In Small-City Russia, Elections Feel Irrelevant For Local Business Owners
Saransk’s entrepreneurs are divided on whether the government is on their side, but discontent is unlikely to be reflected in the coming Duma vote.
BUBBLE RISKS
World Economy Could Face 2008 Meltdown, Russia’s Central Bank Warns
In new report, regulator sees potential for global recession and financial crisis within 18 months.
IMPORT SUBSTITUTION
Russian Tech Exports Up Threefold Since 2018
With sales booming, the country’s technology trade deficit has reached its lowest level since 2001.
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arts and life
Non-fungible
Russia's Hermitage to Sell Digital Art as NFT Tokens
The Hermitage will bring out a limited series of NFTs, including a digital copy of Leonardo da Vinci's "Madonna Litta."
living history
Re-Enactors Relive the Battle of Borodino on 209th Anniversary
The battle between French and Russian soldiers on the fields of western Russia would prove to be decisive for the Napoleonic Wars.
weekend kitchen
A Tomato and Tvorog Galette for Summer's Bounty
Like Russian imperial chefs, Jennifer Eremeeva joins east and west, sealed with cheese and tomatoes.
The MT List
What's On in Moscow Sept. 3-5
This weekend celebrate gardens, dachshunds, art and outdoor cinema while the weather allows.
urals mystery
What Happened on Dyatlov Pass? 'Dead Mountain' Reveals All
This award-winning feature series is being released with English subtitles this week.
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Climate
'no questions here'
On Thin Ice: Near North Pole, a Warning on Climate Change
After nearly 30 years at sea, a Russian icebreaker captain has seen firsthand the changes wrought by global warming.
weather anomaly
Russia’s 2020 Average Temperatures Broke All Records – Ministry
The spike marks the first time average temperatures have been over 3 degrees Celsius higher than the norm since measurements began.
unaggressive approach
Russia to Rely on Vast Forests to Meet Climate Goals – Reports
The government's draft carbon-reduction strategy expects emissions to rise in nearly every industry.
on the fence
25% of Russians Still Skeptical of Climate Change – Poll
Younger Russians were most likely to describe the climate crisis as a real problem.
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In-Depth
WELL-CONNECTED MIDDLEMAN
A Royal Mark Up: How an Emirati Sheikh Resells Millions of Russian Vaccines to the Developing World
The Moscow Times investigated a deal between Russia and a minor Dubai royal to supply poor countries with Sputnik V — at high prices.
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Propaganda Cooperation
Comrades in Tweets? The Contours and Limits of China-Russia Cooperation on Digital Propaganda
Chinese and Russian online propagandists share broadly similar goals and tactics, but they still tend to work separately.
opinion
Mark Galeotti
Are the Minsk II Peace Accords Worth Preserving?
It is time to recognize that the Minsk process has run its course — and may if anything be blocking any more meaningful dialogue.
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