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‘SEVERE CONSEQUENCES’

Biden Threatens Dollar Ban on Russian Banks

The U.S. said it could block Russian financial institutions from trading in dollars if Moscow invades Ukraine.
'NO CAKEWALK'

Biden Warns of 'Disaster for Russia' if They Invade Ukraine

Biden also expressed fears Putin had talked himself into a corner and could be forced to "move in" to Ukraine.
prehistoric party

Bronze Age Tubes Found in Russia May Be Earliest Beer-Drinking Straws – Researchers

The intricate tubes once believed to be “scepters” may have actually been used for communal beer drinking.
russia's response

LIVE | Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | Jan. 20

Omicron fears. Covid passes. Vaccination push.
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News Analysis

Russia’s Involvement in Kazakhstan’s Crisis Could Have Wide Implications

Experts believe Moscow risks being sucked into neighboring unrest and having to manage strategic instability on two fronts.

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PERSONALITY CULT

For a Troubled Russian Region, Stalin is a Local Hero

North Ossetia has more Stalin monuments than any other Russian region, with many believing the Soviet dictator had local roots

Coronavirus Cases in Russia

10,899,411 Total Confirmed Cases
650,180 Total Active Cases
0 Today's Cases
9,925,855 Total Recovered
2,300 Total Critical
0 Today's Deaths
323,376 Total Deaths
74,637 Cases per Million
2,214 Deaths per Million
Data Sources
API: Open Disease Data API

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ANSWERS AND ACCOUNTABILITY

As the Dust Settles on Kazakhstan’s Unrest, Reports of Torture and Violence Surface

Activists are trying to determine the full extent of the crackdown during anti-government protests that rocked the Central Asian nation.
ramping tensions

Russia-Ukraine Standoff – Daily Briefing | Jan. 19

The latest developments you need to know.
what's cooler than being cool?

Russians Brave the Ice in Annual Epiphany Swim

Thousands of Russians, religious or not, are taking a dip in sub-zero waters — wearing only their bathing suits.
opinion Kirill Martynov

How Alexei Navalny’s Jailing Changed Russia

When Navalny was jailed one year ago, we didn’t immediately understand that in fact, it was all of Russia that wound up behind bars.
mining hub

Georgia’s Mountainous Cryptocurrency Problem

The legendary mountain region of Svaneti has turned into a cryptocurrency mint, resulting in chronic electricity shortages.
Combatting the contagion

Russia Fights Coronavirus
Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | Jan. 20
Australia Recognizes Russia’s Sputnik V Vaccine for Incoming Travelers
Russia Delays Legislation on Coronavirus Health Passes
Russia’s Excess Death Toll Hits 930K

opinion

opinion Kirill Martynov

How Alexei Navalny’s Jailing Changed Russia

opinion Neil Hauer

Will Turkey and Armenia Reach a Compromise?

opinion Michele A. Berdy

How Don't I Care? Let Me Count The Ways

opinion Nigel Gould-Davies

Western Diplomacy on Russia Must Serve Deterrence

opinion Mark Galeotti

Russia and West Continue to Talk, But Not Necessarily in the Same Language

opinion Alexander Gabuev

Turmoil in Kazakhstan Heralds the End of the Nazarbayev Era

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Meanwhile in Russia

prehistoric party

Bronze Age Tubes Found in Russia May Be Earliest Beer-Drinking Straws – Researchers

big baby

Moscow Zoo Welcomes Baby Yak

curb your enthusiasm

No Laughing at Weddings, Russian Region Says

four-legged firefighter

Stray Cat Joins Russian Fire Department

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Business

‘SEVERE CONSEQUENCES’

Biden Threatens Dollar Ban on Russian Banks

The U.S. said it could block Russian financial institutions from trading in dollars if Moscow invades Ukraine.
Heavy Losses

Investors Continue to Ditch Russian Assets Amid War Fears

Russia’s largest companies have lost more than $100 billion in value over the last week.
DEAD END

Russian Ruble, Stocks, Slide as Security Talks Fall Flat

Russian officials have said they see no point in returning to the negotiating table any time soon.
'breakdown in relations'

Sanctions on Putin Would be Step Too Far, Kremlin Warns U.S.

Moscow has hit back at Washington's proposed sanctions package if Russia invades Ukraine.
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arts and life

what's cooler than being cool?

Russians Brave the Ice in Annual Epiphany Swim

Thousands of Russians, religious or not, are taking a dip in sub-zero waters — wearing only their bathing suits.
winter wonderland

Snow and Ice Festival Lights Up Moscow Riverside

Enormous creatures and people sculpted from snow and ice have appeared along the Moscow River in Gorky Park as part of the "Snow and Ice" festival.
Carved...
Moscow treasure

Architectural Treasures of Moscow: St. Basil's Cathedral

A photographic tour inside the cathedral, revealing its beauty and secrets.
weekend kitchen

Ring in the Old New Year With a Jewel-Studded Dish

Our favorite chef is worried about our health, so she suggests starting the new year with beets, pomegranate and wild rice.
i want changes

Iconic Soviet Rock Star Viktor Tsoi's Heroic Path Traced at Manege

Iconic Soviet-era rock musician and songwriter Viktor Tsoi gets a biopic exhibition in Moscow’s Manege.
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Climate

2021 in review

Russia’s Climate Epiphany May Be Greenwashing

Russia’s about-face toward climate change in 2021 may be little more than window dressing to protect its industrial giants, experts fear. 
RECORD HIGH

New Arctic Temperature Record Sounds Climate Alarm – UN

The World Meteorological Organization said a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius in the town of Verkhoyansk was the highest-ever in the region.
shot down

Russia Defends Veto of UN Climate Change Resolution

Diplomats said Russia's opposition was hard to understand given that the resolution itself "was not radical."
EXTREME SPREAD

Temperature Difference Across Russia Reaches 85.6 C, Almost Breaking World Record

The temperature in the southern republic of Chechnya reached 24.5 C, while 6,000 kilometers away in the republic of Sakha it dropped to -61.1 C.
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In-Depth

opinion Alexander Gabuev

Turmoil in Kazakhstan Heralds the End of the Nazarbayev Era

The protests in Kazakhstan have shown that the current model of governance has angered millions of people who missed out when the resources pie was shared...
2022 Look Ahead

Foreign Policy Experts Map Russia's Plans for 2022

The Moscow Times asked 10 commentators for their predictions for the coming year.
opinion Mark Kramer

The Derailment of Memorial’s Goals – for Now

Putin’s efforts to curtail scrutiny of the Stalin era may succeed in the short term, but Memorial's work can't be erased from the historical record.
opinion Dmitry Trenin

Russia-India: From Rethink to Adjust to Upgrade

Russia needs to decide what it wants from the Indian connection.
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