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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.

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

LIVE | Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | Sept. 9

Record deaths. Mandatory vaccination. Travel reopenings.

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Duma Elections 2021

Russia Votes

Russian Diaspora Aims to Inform and Influence Ahead of Duma Vote

Russians Say They Are Being Forced to Vote in Elections, This Time Online

In Small-City Russia, Elections Feel Irrelevant For Local Business Owners

Ahead of Duma Vote, Affluent Voronezh Remains Loyal to Putin and Stability

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

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.

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.

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

Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | Sept. 9

Russian Airline Aeroflot Suspends Unvaccinated Pilots

Russia Develops Modified Sputnik V Jab for Delta Variant

Argentine Health Minister Visits Russia to Discuss Vaccine Supplies – TASS

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

more opinion

St. Petersburg Election Ballot Features 3 Near-Identical Boris Vishnevskys

Jesus Was the First Communist, Russian Party Leader Says

facts are facts

Russian Student Schools Putin on Military History

Don’t Pee on Russia — It Will Cost You, Norway Says

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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.

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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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."

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.

What's On in Moscow Sept. 3-5

This weekend celebrate gardens, dachshunds, art and outdoor cinema while the weather allows.

What Happened on Dyatlov Pass? 'Dead Mountain' Reveals All

This award-winning feature series is being released with English subtitles this week.

More Arts and Life

'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.

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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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.

Когда умрут физические деньги?

The Moscow Times при поддержке банка “Тинькофф” разобралась, есть ли у наличных денег шанс...

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.