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Rights monitor

Russia Cleared to Return to Europe’s Top Rights Body, Ukraine Walks Out

Ukraine has urged the Council of Europe not to reinstate Russia's voting rights, which were suspended after it annexed Crimea.
Historical interpretation

Baptized Russian Soldiers Won WWII While Atheists Died, Orthodox Bishop Says

"The war was won by those who were... spiritually called to defeat [Nazi Germany]."
Laced drinks

Police Catch Drugging, Robbing Spree Suspect in Central Moscow

At least 24 victims had been drugged and robbed at popular hangout spots in the past month.
Tampered athletics

Two Russian Biathletes Get Four-Year Bans for Doping

Russia was banned as punishment for alleged state-sponsored doping at the 2014 Winter Olympics.
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highlights

opinion
Leonid Bershidsky

Putin’s Big Bet on Gold Is Paying Off

Russia has been the biggest sovereign gold bug for years. Now others are following in its footsteps.
WORLD CUP

How Did the World Cup Change Russia, One Year On?

One year after, what’s the legacy of the tournament… and how did Russia change?
opinion
Thomas de Waal

What Is Behind Georgia's 'Anti-Russia' Protests

The same Georgian can welcome a Russian tourist to his shop or vineyard while categorically reject any restoration of diplomatic relations with Moscow...
Tankers homeless

Dirty Oil Crisis Over for Russia, but Contagion Felt on High Seas

Less than half of the tainted crude loaded on tankers has found end-users.
roma exodus

‘Like Pre-Revolutionary Pogroms’: Ethnic Conflicts on the Rise in Russia

For the second time in 13 months, Roma have fled a Russian village for fear of attacks.

opinion

opinion
Leonid Bershidsky

Putin’s Big Bet on Gold Is Paying Off
opinion
Sam Greene

Russia’s Golunov Problem
opinion
Tatyana Stanovaya

Don't Expect Change, a Jaded Putin Signals at Annual Phone-In
opinion
Thomas de Waal

What Is Behind Georgia's 'Anti-Russia' Protests
opinion
Leonid Bershidsky

Putin’s Domestic Comeback Isn’t Working
opinion
Oleg Kashin

The Russian People Hold the Key to Putin’s Succession

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Meanwhile in Russia

Hoo's there?

This New Russian Spy Drone Looks a Lot Like an Owl
PsyOp

‘Metal Gear’ Video Game Is an ‘American Intelligence Project,’ Russian Official Says
Disrupted habitat

Exhausted and Starving Polar Bear Wanders Into Siberian City
duck tales

Family of Ducks Sparks Car Accident in St. Petersburg

More meanwhile in russia

Business

Initial public offering

Russia's Yandex.Taxi Likely to Sell New Shares, Says Top Shareholder

The head of the Yandex and Uber joint venture said the company has yet to choose a stock exchange for the deal.
Tankers homeless

Dirty Oil Crisis Over for Russia, but Contagion Felt on High Seas

Less than half of the tainted crude loaded on tankers has found end-users.
nuclear power

Russia's Rosatom Sees Foreign Revenues, New Products Fuelling Rapid Growth

The state nuclear company aims to triple its revenues through new projects.
slow growth

Russia's Economy Shows Signs of Recovery in May

Official statistics indicate that retail sales are increasing.
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arts and life

Art and literature

'Dead Souls': Gogol, Chagall, Zverev and Kosmatschof

If you love Russian literature, run, don't walk, to see interpretations of "Dead Souls" by three brilliant artists.
culture shorts

The City That Doesn't Slow Down for Summer

Ballet premieres and art openings - what you could have seen over the weekend in Moscow.
previously pagan

The Night of Ivan Kupala, in Photos

This ancient pagan holiday is still celebrated in Russia with fire, dancing and bathing.
Aliye Parusa

St. Petersburg Revels Among Scarlet Sails and White Nights

The annual celebration along St. Petersburg's embankments features fireworks, concerts and a ship bearing bright red sails.
culture clips

On This Day: Anna Akhmatova

Anna Akhmatova is one of Russia’s most brilliant poets.
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