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LEGAL BREAKTHROUGH

Calvey Civil Case Settled for $32M Raising Hopes of Criminal Proceedings Being Dropped

Lawyers for the detained American investor say the deal should convince Russian authorities to drop the criminal case.

Russia's Tu-154 Jet Completes Final Passenger Voyage

The Tu-154 was a flagship model of Soviet aviation but was also known for its high rate of accidents.

New Methane Discharge Discovered in Russia's Arctic – Guardian

The finding is prompting concerns that a new feedback loop that accelerates climate change may have already been triggered.

russia's response

LIVE | Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | Oct. 28

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 | Oct. 28

Russia Foreign Minister Self-Isolates After Covid Contact

Russia Reports Record Daily Coronavirus Deaths

Russia Surpasses 17K Coronavirus Cases in New One-Day Record

1,563,976 Total Confirmed Cases

365,740 Total Active Cases

16,202 Today's Cases

1,171,301 Total Recovered

2,300 Total Critical

346 Today's Deaths

26,935 Total Deaths

10,715 Cases per Million

185 Deaths per Million

Data Sources: Worldometer, Johns Hopkins

API: NovelCOVID

CAUCASUS CONFLICT

Nagorno-Karabakh Briefing | Oct. 28

Ceasefire collapses. Putin warns Erdogan over Middle Eastern Fighters. Armenia pledges counter offensive. Iran boosts air defenses.

friendly nation

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

Kazakhstan's lean-in attitude marks a reversal from the confrontational stance it took toward the first Borat movie.

‘We’re in Hell’: Russia’s Second Wave of Covid-19 Is Catching the Regions Off Guard

Medics in hospitals across Russia voiced frustration that authorities failed to use the summer respite to prepare for a second coronavirus wave.

In Russia, ‘There’s Nothing to Hide’: A Phone Call With One of Putin’s Closest Friends

Sergei Roldugin, the godfather of Putin’s first child, explains why — and how — he bought a $20 million Stradivarius violin.

Siberian Bear, Tigers Predict Biden Election Victory

Who needs polls when you have watermelons?

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 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

opinion Tatyana Stanovaya

A Farewell to Trump? Russia’s Elite Braces for U.S. Elections

opinion Anna Arutunyan

In Russia’s Near Abroad, Its Influence Is More Optics Than Substance

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

Hungry Polar Bears Surround Russian Garbage Truck

More meanwhile in russia

Russian Regions Face Looming Debt Crisis

As the second wave hits Russia’s regions hard, the costs are mounting for their fragile finances.

LEGAL BREAKTHROUGH

Calvey Civil Case Settled for $32M Raising Hopes of Criminal Proceedings Being Dropped

Lawyers for the detained American investor say the deal should convince Russian authorities to drop the criminal case.

Is Russia’s Housing Market Facing a Coronavirus Bubble?

Mortgages have never been cheaper and lending is growing at an eye-watering pace. Is it sustainable?

CORONAVIRUS RECESSION

Russia’s Economic Recovery Cooled Before Second Wave Struck

The impact is forecast to be weaker than the spring outbreak, but authorities have less options to support the economy this time.

literary and cinema giants

Roman Liberov Debuts New Film on Writer Andrei Platonov

Director Roman Liberov, translator Robert Chandler and producer Alexander Mamontow on Platonov.

inclusive society

Beyond Moscow: People With Disabilities Are Stepping Out

In small Russian towns, the movement for a more inclusive society is being driven from the bottom up.

The Tyranny of Positive Thinking Debated Live Online

Winzavod and the Biennale of Youth Art are holding discussions in English on unusual topics for Russia.

art of russian cuisine

The Enduring Glamour of Mushroom Julien

Jennifer Eremeeva brings this restaurant and theater buffet favorite to your home kitchen.

pass the popcorn

Film About Gorbachev and Reagan in Pre-Production

A dark comedy about the end of the Cold War is in script development.

More Arts and Life

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.

How Nornickel Became the Arctic’s Biggest Polluter

One Russian company releases more sulfur dioxide into the air than the whole of the U.S.

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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