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Abyzov investigation

Drugs Found in Arrested Russian Ex-Minister’s Apartment, Investigators Claim

Former minister Mikhail Abyzov faces up to 20 years behind bars on suspicion of embezzling $62 million.

Order of Friendship

Putin Awards FIFA's Infantino State Medal for 2018 World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino thanked Russia for hosting the "best World Cup ever" during the ceremony.

Oil cleanup

Russia Removed 2M Tons of Tainted Europe-Bound Oil by Rail and Sea

Russia halted exports via the Druzhba pipeline to Poland and Germany over contaminated oil.

Lowering the bar

Russian School Lowers Passing Grade for Boys, Sparking Outrage

“Girls are more diligent as a rule,” the headmaster said. “But boys don’t generally have that diligence, that’s why their scores are lower.”...

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Shifting attitudes

Russian Support for LGBT Rights Hits 14-Year High, Poll Says

The increase in support can be attributed to a gradual decline in anti-LGBT sentiment appearing on TV.

opinion

I Know What It's Like to Work for Alisher Usmanov's Media

The mass resignation of Kommersant’s entire political desk should come as no surprise.

chicken or pork?

Russia’s Newest Ambition in China Is Selling More Chicken Wings

A virus decimating China's hog herd could help to boost Russian poultry exports.

Soviet Kitsch

A Glimpse Behind the Iron Curtain

As nostalgia for the Soviet Union swells, one project aims to show what life was like for ordinary citizens in the U.S.S.R.

duck detour

St. Petersburg Drivers Stop for Two Ducks on a Date

The ducks were on their way to the Summer Garden, presumably for some well-deserved fun in the fountains.

opinion

Michele A. Berdy

Getting Your Snark On in Russian

opinion

I Know What It's Like to Work for Alisher Usmanov's Media

opinion

Vladimir Ruvinsky

We Want It Like in Ukraine, Part 2

opinion

Corruption and Populism Are the West's Weaknesses, Not Moscow’s Invention

opinion

Leonid Bershidsky

Modern Russia Is Putin Deciding a Park Use Dispute

opinion

Russians Continue to Believe in Football, One Year After World Cup

Quarreling clergymen

Drunk Russian Priest Defrocked After Stabbing Monk, Media Reports

duck detour

St. Petersburg Drivers Stop for Two Ducks on a Date

Demanding satisfaction

Russian TV Propagandist Challenged to Duel for Calling Church Protesters ‘Demons’

Fire and memes

Russia Armed and Ready With Memes for Game of Thrones Finale

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Business feature

Why Are Russian Stocks So Cheap?

Would-be investors don’t believe companies’ boards will share revenues.

chicken or pork?

Russia’s Newest Ambition in China Is Selling More Chicken Wings

A virus decimating China's hog herd could help to boost Russian poultry exports.

capital flow

Foreign Direct Investment Into Russia Is Falling

Russia is at the bottom of the Institute of International Finance’s list of emerging markets.

OPEC constraints

Russia’s Economy Gives Putin Reasons Not to Extend OPEC+ Deal

The Russian leader is having to weigh up his desire for faster growth against the benefits of his alliance with Saudi Arabia.

Artists remembered

10 Artists Who Were Victims of Repressions, Remembered in Street Art

The portraits of 10 famous Russian artists who fell victims to repressions in the Soviet Union are on display in Moscow.

culture clips

On This Day: Andrei Sakharov

Sakharov won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1975 but was persecuted for his efforts for civil liberties.

Fire Frenzy

Game of Thrones Finale Sets Moscow Stadium Ablaze

A Song of Ice and Fire comes to Moscow one last time.

War and peace

Russian History Enthusiasts Re-Enact Battle of Borodino

History buffs traveled back to 1812 to re-enact the epic battle.

Wild ride

Spring Bike Festival Races Through Moscow

An estimated 40,000 cyclists took part in this epic bike festival.

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