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Russia Detains WSJ Journalist on Spying Allegations

media crackdown The FSB alleges that Evan Gershkovich, a U.S. citizen, was involved in the collection of “secret information” about a Russian defense company.  
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Father Fleeing Jail Term for 'Discrediting' Army Reportedly Apprehended in Minsk

Alexei Moskalev has reportedly been detained in Belarus, although law enforcement has yet to confirm his capture.
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Austria's Raiffeisen Bank Eyes Sale of Russian Operations

Austrian banking group Raiffeisen on Thursday said it was considering a "sale or spin-off" of its Russia operations.
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live

Ukraine War: U.S. Says Russia Stalled in Bakhmut ‘Slaughter-fest’

UN atomic watchdog chief seeks compromise for Moscow-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
U.S. General Milley says Russia has not made "any progress whatsoever" around Bakhmut
Ukraine court sentences Russian soldier to 12 years in prison on war crimes charges
contemporary art

Beloved Russian Actress Resigns From Moscow Theatre Over War Criticism

Celebrated actress Liya Akhedzhakova has resigned from the Moscow theater where she has worked for 46 years.
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In depth

‘I Pray to God’: Desperate Relatives of Russian PoWs Decry Lack of Official Help

In some cases, relatives have located their captured loved ones on their own or with the help of Ukrainian social media groups.
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opinion Svetlana Stephenson

How Criminal Culture Has Led Russian Society Toward Militaristic Madness

Why are some Russians willing to give up comfort for the sake of victory over a propaganda-fabricated enemy?
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Digital analogue

Russian Film Distributor Develops Homegrown Alternative to IMAX

A major Russian film distributor has announced an alternative to the high-resolution, large-format IMAX experience.
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war footing

Russian Prison Boss Offers Inmate Labor to Boost Military Production

Russia's Federal Penitentiary Service has reportedly offered defense conglomerate Rostec the use of inmate labor.
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bleak assessment

Kremlin Forecasts ‘Long War’ With ‘Unfriendly Countries’

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov predicted a long-lasting hybrid war against Russia’s Western adversaries Wednesday.
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Editor's Pick

In depth

Russia Imposes Stringent Controls on Officials’ Foreign Travel

The wartime restrictions on leaving the country were detailed to The Moscow Times by 10 former and current officials.
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Editor's Pick

In depth

Explainer: Which Russian Far-Right Groups are Fighting in Ukraine?

While many Russian ultranationalists support the invasion of Ukraine, a minority have taken up arms against the Kremlin. 
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Editor's Pick

opinion

A Year of War Has Left Russia’s Elites Anchorless and Atomized

With sanctions set to stay, Russia's elites find themselves with little choice but to stay put and wait out the war.

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Editor's Pick

In depth

Languages in Russia Disappearing Faster than Data Suggests, Activists Warn

While Russia's 2021 census might help identify linguistic trends, experts argue it fails to capture the real number of active language users.
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Editor's Pick

Death march

In Photos: Russian Forces Inch Forward in Bakhmut at Terrible Human Cost

Already a byword for the futility of war, Bakhmut has so far defied all predictions that the battle for its control will soon be over.
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Editor's Pick

opinion

A Family History of Not Looking Back

Reflecting on the year since I left Russia — and a century since my grandparents emigrated from the Russian Empire.
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opinion
Svetlana Stephenson

How Criminal Culture Has Led Russian Society Toward Militaristic Madness

4 Min read
Dmitry Glukhovsky

When Governments Make Immoral Laws, it Is Our Duty to Disobey Them

4 Min read
Stefan Wolff

Putin's ICC Arrest Warrant Is the First Step in Holding Him Accountable

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Arnold Khachaturov

Why We Shouldn’t Expect the Russian Economy to Collapse Tomorrow

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James Horncastle

How the Battle for Bakhmut Has Exposed Russia’s Fault Lines

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Alexandra Prokopenko

A Year of War Has Left Russia’s Elites Anchorless and Atomized

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Photos and Videos

growth industry

In Photos: Russia's Pivot to Asia Spurs Boom in Mandarin Classes

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Moskalev case

In Photos: Rural Russian Town Shaken by Trial Over Child's Drawing

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TMT Lecture Series

The Gulag Legacy. Memory of Stalinism in Today’s Russia – Nikolai Epplée

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state visit

In Photos: Putin and Xi Shore Up Sino-Russian Alliance Despite Differing Agendas

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In depth
ukraine war

‘I Pray to God’: Desperate Relatives of Russian PoWs Decry Lack of Official Help

In some cases, relatives have located their captured loved ones on their own or with the help of Ukrainian social media groups.
5 Min read
stay at home

Russia Imposes Stringent Controls on Officials’ Foreign Travel

The wartime restrictions on leaving the country were detailed to The Moscow Times by 10 former and current officials.
6 Min read
on both sides

Explainer: Which Russian Far-Right Groups are Fighting in Ukraine?

While many Russian ultranationalists support the invasion of Ukraine, a minority have taken up arms against the Kremlin. 
5 Min read
'lightning never strikes twice'

Moscow Bars Targeted in Police Raids Defy Intimidation

Underdog visitors were filmed being forced to sing patriotic songs during a police raid. Days later, the bar is busier than ever.
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growing censorship

Books Removed and Movies Banned Under Russia’s ‘LGBT Propaganda’ Law

The vague wording of the legislation has encouraged self-censorship and led major publishers and streaming services to erase content.
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Business
sponsored

Campaigns For Humanity: €10,000 Awards for Russians Supporting Ukraine

When we recognize our shared humanity, we are not strangers; we are simply friends who haven’t met yet.
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Bank run

Austria's Raiffeisen Bank Eyes Sale of Russian Operations

Austrian banking group Raiffeisen on Thursday said it was considering a "sale or spin-off" of its Russia operations.
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against the grain

Top Agriculture Trader Cargill to Stop Exporting Russian Grain

Top global agricultural trader Cargill is to end its exports of Russian grain this summer while maintaining its other operations.
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shifting market

Russian Oil Exports to India Surge 2,200% Following European Sanctions

Russia increased its oil sales to India by 2,200% in 2022 after sanctions ended exports to the European market.
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arts and life
contemporary art

Beloved Russian Actress Resigns From Moscow Theatre Over War Criticism

Celebrated actress Liya Akhedzhakova has resigned from the Moscow theater where she has worked for 46 years.
2 Min read
Digital analogue

Russian Film Distributor Develops Homegrown Alternative to IMAX

A major Russian film distributor has announced an alternative to the high-resolution, large-format IMAX experience.
2 Min read
Criminal offense

Russia Places Pussy Riot Co-Founder Nadya Tolokonnikova on Wanted List   

Russian authorities opened an investigation into Tolokonnikova for "insulting the religious feelings of believers" earlier this year.
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show must go on

Berlinale 2023: Foreign Films on Russian Screens

The Russian film industry is doing well while Belarussian filmmakers stake out independent ground.
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the new diaspora
'foreign agent' law

While Some Russian Exiles Join Georgia Protests, Others Keep Away

When thousands of Georgians protested this week, some Russian exiles joined rallies that would have been unthinkable in their homeland.
3 Min read
opinion Michele A. Berdy

A Family History of Not Looking Back

Reflecting on the year since I left Russia — and a century since my grandparents emigrated from the Russian Empire.
7 Min read
emigration challenges

To Reach Russian Audiences, Emigre Activists and Media Forced to Innovate

Exiled Russian activists are working hard to remain one step ahead of the Kremlin and relevant to their audiences.
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lost luminaries

9 Russian Cultural and Sporting Figures Who Emigrated in a Year of War

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparked an exodus of cultural and sporting stars, many of whom publicly condemned the war.
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