strong reactions

Russia’s Deployment of Military Planes to Venezuela Sparks U.S. Backlash

The United States accused Russia of "reckless escalation" of the situation in Venezuela.
World travelers

Russian Passport Holders Enjoy 47th-Highest Ease of Travel – Ranking

Russian citizens can visit 118 destinations visa-free or on arrival.
Delete your account

Facebook Removes Accounts From Russia and Iran For 'Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior'

Nearly 2,000 Russian pages, groups and accounts were taken down from Facebook and Instagram.
War casualties

Militants Kill 3 Russian Soldiers in Syria Ambush, Defense Ministry Says

Estimates vary on the total number of Russians killed since Moscow intervened in Syria's civil war.
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Good deeds

‘An Inescapable Phase of Life’: Fighting Loneliness Among Russia’s Elderly

Already saddled with meager pensions, Russia’s elderly also face another hardship: solitude.
opinion
Mark Galeotti

Mueller Provides Scant Real Relief for Russia

The Mueller report is unlikely to make any real impact on U.S.-Russian relations.
opinion
Artyom Shraibman

War of Words Pushes Belarus-Russia Relations to the Brink

Why the Russian ambassador in Minsk is raising the stakes.
opinion
Elizabeth Buchanan

Not All Is Quiet On the Arctic Front

Arctic expert Elizabeth Buchanan on the state of play in the region.
Pussy riot

Back In Moscow, Pyotr Verzilov Continues to Search for Answers

Six months after surviving an apparent poison attack, the activist is undeterred.

opinion

opinion
Michele A. Berdy

Meet the Pupkins!
opinion
Artyom Shraibman

War of Words Pushes Belarus-Russia Relations to the Brink
opinion
Paul Goble

Protesters in Russia Today Are Younger, Poorer and Further Left than a Decade Ago
opinion
Mark Galeotti

Mueller Provides Scant Real Relief for Russia
opinion
Leonid Bershidsky

R.I.P. Russiagate. Here's What We Learned
opinion
Elizabeth Buchanan

Not All Is Quiet On the Arctic Front
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Meanwhile in Russia

Fender bender

Land Rover Picks Fight With Russian Military Vehicle, Loses Badly
furries saved

Orphaned Brown Bear Cubs Rescued in Russian Forest
Seaside chainsaw massacre

Drunk, Chainsaw-Wielding Russian Man Barges into Cafe, Sparking Police Investigation

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Pet Puma Prowls Through Snowy Moscow Park
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arts and life

Writer's life

Catch the Russian Muse

March is the perfect time to visit some of the museums dedicated to your favorite authors.
Culture

Nowruz Spring Equinox Holiday Celebrated With Color Across Russia

This ancient Persian new year festival marks the spring solstice with traditional clothing, food, music and dancing.
Historical documents

A New Look at the Last Tsar

This show marking the 150th birthday of Nicholas II offers memorabilia never seen publicly before.
obituary

Director Marlen Khutsiev Has Died

One of the country's most beloved film directors passed away in Moscow.
Weekend plans

Travel the World With Your Taste Buds at Depo

Enjoy a day out away from the usual tourist spots at Depo, Moscow's new food hall featuring flavors from across the globe.
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