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DRONE WARS

U.S. Says Drone Shot Down by Russian Air Defenses Near Libyan Capital

The U.S. military believes that an unarmed American drone was in fact shot down by Russian air defenses.

Meddling fears

Leak of Classified Papers Ahead of U.K. Election Tied to Russian Operation

The leak fuels fears that Moscow is seeking to interfere in Britain's upcoming election.

first class

$43M Jet Linked to Russian Church Leader, Kremlin Officials

The jet was registered with the same offshore that operates jets allegedly flown by the prime minister's wife and a state banker's alleged partner.

Doping drama

Russia's Athletic Coaches Must Be Fired, Top Anti-Doping Official Says

"The main problem is our culture, the culture inside the sports world," Yuri Ganus said of Russia's ongoing doping scandal.

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‘IF HE BEATS YOU HE LOVES YOU’

Russia Faces Up to Its Dark Domestic Violence Problem

A rising chorus of outrage over high-profile domestic abuse cases signals a sea change in Russian society, but are lawmakers listening?

POSITION OF STRENGTH

Ahead of Eastern Ukraine Peace Talks, Putin Is Sitting Pretty

The Kremlin is in a comfortable position heading into Monday’s international summit on solving the Ukraine crisis.

opinion

Leonid Bershidsky for Bloomberg

Facebook Just Can’t Seem to Beat the Russians

Social media companies' defenses are routinely bypassed by an entire manipulation industry, largely based in Russia.

Meet the press

4 Quotes From Prime Minister Medvedev’s Q&A

Medvedev spoke out on anti-government protests, domestic violence re-criminalization, internet isolation and more.

opinion

Kremlin’s Cruel LGBT Crackdown Has Outlived Its Usefulness

The state itself no longer remembers why it began to target “gay propaganda,” or what threat it believed it posed.

opinion

Michele A. Berdy

A Russian Holiday Party Primer

opinion

Leonid Bershidsky for Bloomberg

Facebook Just Can’t Seem to Beat the Russians

opinion

Kremlin’s Cruel LGBT Crackdown Has Outlived Its Usefulness

opinion

What the New EU Leadership Should Do About Russia

opinion

Leonid Bershidsky

Putin Is Seeing ‘Foreign Agents’ Everywhere

opinion

Andrei Kolesnikov

How 10,000 Little Putins Rule Russia

wash your hands

Russian Artist Gets Down and Dirty With Car Murals

Unorthodox treatment

Crimean Doctor Prescribes Patient With Holy Relic Visit

Ice age pet

Dog or Wolf? Prehistoric Puppy Discovered in Russia Might Be Missing Link

bad blood

Moscow Enlists Vampires for Vaccination Drive

More meanwhile in russia

Climate Emergency

Russia's Climate Crisis

Ice Between Russia and Alaska Is At Record Lows, Scientists Warn

How Does a Powerful Russian Lobby Plan to Halt Climate Change? With Coal, Oil and Gas

11,000 Scientists Warn of ‘Untold Suffering’ From Climate Change. Only 4 of Them Are Russian.

Russia Rejects Climate Change Plan After Business Uproar

NEW DEAL

Russia Wins Oil Concessions at Key OPEC+ Meeting

Russia will not have to cut production significantly under terms of new Russia-Saudi deal.

EVIL EMPIRE

U.S. Cracks Down on Russian 'Evil Corp' Cybercrime Group

Russian hackers stole more than $100 million in eight-year operation run out of Moscow cafe basements.

NOMINATIVE DETERMINISM

U.S. Sanctions Russian Cybercrime Outfit 'Evil Corp'

The U.S. government is offering a $5 million reward for information about Evil Corp leader.

Money Talks

Russia's Economic Policy to Underpin Economic Growth – World Bank

Greater state spending and rate cuts will cause higher-than-expected economic growth for Russia in 2019, says the World Bank.

long read

'Russia's 20th Century: A Journey in 100 Histories'

100 vignettes of Russian life that together form a vivid history of a tumultuous, tragic, heroic century.

Festival Time

Moscow's Magical Chinese Lantern Festival, in Photos

Ancient Chinese traditions meet modern technology in each display.

Awards season

Music and More Awarded in Moscow

Gold or dross? Two awards ceremonies make the calls.

lost architecture

Moscow Tears Down Historic Soviet Cinema

The historic Solovey movie theater, first opened in 1959, is being demolished to make way for a 20-story apartment complex.

obituary

Writer and Historian Robert K. Massie, Dead at 90

Massie's historical erudition and narrative talent brought foreign worlds alive.

More Arts and Life

opinion

What the New EU Leadership Should Do About Russia

There must be a sober assessment of what is and is not possible between the EU and Russia.

opinion

Leonid Bershidsky

I Just Translated ‘1984’ Into Russian. I’m Gasping for Air

Reading “1984” closely is both sickening and cathartic because so much is instantly recognizable.

Orthodox Empire

Russia’s ‘Orthodox Tycoon’ Is Bankrolling a Monarchist Movement. But Where Does He Get His Money?

About 30% of Russians have monarchist views, but when Malofeyev talks about monarchy, it is not an abstract concept.

OCCRP Investigation

Swedbank’s High-Risk Russian Secrets

Leaked reports show Russian oligarch Mikhail Abyzov moved a fortune offshore through the Swedish bank.

moscowliving

Mitzva Bar - The Only Jewish Bar in Moscow!

What is the best bar in Moscow? With so many options to choose from, it is really difficult to say which bar is the best. What we can say is that with...

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Snejkom - Indoor Ski Center

If you're looking for a decent indoor ski slope, "Snejkom" is definitely your best option. The snow is not perfect but this is a pretty good venue in Moscow...

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A Great Christmas Present with Russian Theme

Are you looking for Christmas presents to your family and friends, something with Russian theme and contemporary design? Nemkaberlin is the exclusively...

moscowliving

Moscow Ice Rinks - Skating In the City

Moscow winters are perfect for ice skating. There are many ice skating rinks (or "katok's) in the city. Don't let the cold stop you, because even when...

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