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Money For Nothing

As Incomes Fall, Russians Are Once Again Falling for Pyramid Schemes

Hundreds of people in search of a better future have been duped by the Finiko “investment vehicle.”
CONTROVERSIAL CONTENT

Russia Demands YouTube Block Navalny Channel — Ally

The request comes less than a week after Russia’s internet regulator Roskomnadzor blocked 49 Navalny-linked websites.
CLIMATE CRISIS

Rapid Arctic Warming Is Accelerating Permafrost Collapse in Siberia, New Report Warns

The Arctic is warming roughly three times faster than the planet as a whole, the Climate Crisis Advisory Group said.
russia's response

LIVE | Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | July 31

Record-setting deaths. Moscow cases soar. Mandatory vaccination.
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A Letter to Our Readers

MT Team

Coronavirus Crisis

Coronavirus: With Your Help We Can Continue to Bring You the News You Need

Latest Podcast

July 30, 2021
Of Snobs, Show-Offs, and Arrogant Jerks
Curiosity about the origins of the word "snob" sent me down a rabbit hole - or make that rat hole.

MT Feature

BENEFICIAL ECOSYSTEM

Russia Says Its Forests Neutralize Billions of Tons of Greenhouse Gases. Scientists Have Their Doubts.

Eight experts told The Moscow Times the government headline figure of 2.5 billion metric tons of CO2 is at best unproven and at worst unrealistic.

Editor's Pick

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.
Combatting the contagion

Russia Fights Coronavirus
Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | July 31
Scientists Say Russia Reaches 60% ‘Herd Immunity’ Through Vaccines and Infections
Moscow Cancels QR Code Requirement for Restaurants, Cafes
Long Lines Form for Russia’s Third Coronavirus Vaccine in Moscow

Coronavirus Cases in Russia

6,265,873 Total Confirmed Cases
498,691 Total Active Cases
0 Today's Cases
5,608,619 Total Recovered
2,300 Total Critical
0 Today's Deaths
158,563 Total Deaths
42,916 Cases per Million
1,086 Deaths per Million
Data Sources: Worldometer, Johns Hopkins
API: NovelCOVID

highlights

opinion Alexander Baunov

Why Everyone’s a Winner in the Nord Stream 2 Deal

The agreement between Germany and the United States, is in fact beneficial to all parties—even Ukraine.
TEAM ROC

Why Russia Can’t Compete in the Tokyo Olympics, But Its Athletes Can

The country’s flag and anthem are banned from arenas and kits because of a long-running doping scandal.
fire hazard

'We Need More People': Exhausted Firefighters Battle Siberia Blazes

For the third straight year Russia's coldest region has seen wildfires so vicious they have nearly overwhelmed the forest protection service.
opinion Nigel Gould-Davies

Putin’s People vs ‘Putin’s People’

A London libel case over a book about the rise of Russia’s president and his circle has far-reaching implications for freedom of expression.
TOKYO OLYMPICS

Russian Athletes' Glorious Medal Moments

The Olympians are competing under a neutral Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) flag.
Climate Crisis

Russia's Climate Emergency
'We Need More People': Exhausted Firefighters Battle Siberia Blazes
‘Worst Ever’ Air Pollution Event Hits Wildfire-Plagued Siberia
Climate Change Is ‘Main Cause’ of Siberia’s Wildfires, Regional Head Says
Russia Marks Second-Hottest June in History With More Record Heat to Come – Weather Chief

opinion

opinion Michele A. Berdy

Of Snobs, Show-Offs, and Arrogant Jerks

opinion Alexander Baunov

Why Everyone’s a Winner in the Nord Stream 2 Deal

opinion Nigel Gould-Davies

Putin’s People vs ‘Putin’s People’

opinion Tatiana Mitrova

Is Russia Finally Ready to Tackle Climate Change?

opinion Maria Shagina

Nord Stream 2 Is Far From a Done Deal

opinion Andrei Kolesnikov

Are the Protest Movements Dead in Russia and Belarus?

more opinion

Meanwhile in Russia

#wewillROCyou

Russian FM Spokeswoman Throws Punches at 'Press' in Support of Olympic Athletes

Hog Heaven

Russian MP Opens Slaughterhouse to Send Animals to a ‘Brighter Future’

proof of immunity

Moscow's QR Code Passes Get the Tattoo Treatment

tank or turtle?

Russian Military Tips Over 40-Ton Battle Tank

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Business

Money For Nothing

As Incomes Fall, Russians Are Once Again Falling for Pyramid Schemes

Hundreds of people in search of a better future have been duped by the Finiko “investment vehicle.”
pay the toll

Russia to Pay 1.1Bln Euros Per Year Under EU Carbon Tax – Reports

Russia will likely pay more taxes to the EU than any other country, RBC cited its calculations as saying. 
BIG MOVE

Russian Central Bank Unveils Largest Rate Hike in 7 Years

Bank opts for rare move of raising key rate by full percentage point as inflation pressures show little sign of slowdown.
maintained innocence

In Final Court Statement, U.S. Investor Calvey Says Acquittal Will Boost Russian Economy

Michael Calvey, a veteran foreign investor, faces a six-year suspended sentence on embezzlement charges that have rattled Russia's business community.
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arts and life

weekend kitchen

Dacha Delight: Garlicky Baby Hasselback Potatoes

August at the dacha! Down with boring boiled potatoes with shashlik! Long live hasselback spuds!
The MT List

What's On July 30 - Aug. 1

Magnificent art, hot music fest, the return of the Kremlin changing of the guards and much more!
movie magic

If You Love Cinema, Keep Your Eye on Kira Kovalenko

The director spoke about her film, her mentors and her Caucasus.
TOKYO OLYMPICS

Russian Athletes' Glorious Medal Moments

The Olympians are competing under a neutral Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) flag.
STRONG SUPPORT

Moscow Coffee Co-op Rallies Around LGBTQ+ Community

Photographer Emmie America has donated her portraits.
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In-Depth

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.
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Когда умрут физические деньги?

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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. 
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