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GRIM MILESTONE
Russia’s Excess Death Toll Approaches 400K
New statistics show unprecedented level of fatalities continued into 2021 as Moscow lifts final coronavirus restrictions.
conflict flare-up
Ukraine Calls for Help to Calm Frontline 'Escalation'
Eight Ukrainian servicemen have been killed since mid-February in clashes that Kiev blames on Moscow and separatist leaders.
sanctions crackdown
Germany Convicts 2 Citizens for Violating EU-Russia Arms Embargo
German investigators said the defendants sold equipment for missile production to a Russian entrepreneur seven times between 2016-2018.
russia's response
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Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | March 5
Deaths approach 90,000. Mass vaccination.
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Latest Video
HBD
On This Day in 1931 Mikhail Gorbachev Was Born
The last leader of the Soviet Union celebrates his 90th birthday today.
Latest Podcast
March 5, 2021
Watch What You Call That Old Woman
Why are there are more names in Russian for nasty old women than for nasty old men?
MT Feature
TOUGH TIME
‘They Will Break You’: Inside Navalny’s Notorious New Prison Home
In conversations with The Moscow Times, former inmates of the jail spoke of psychological isolation and harsh conditions.
Editor's Pick
ECONOMIC CYCLE
Has Russia Beaten Boom and Bust?
Russia has won plaudits for its macroeconomic handling of the coronavirus. Can other countries learn from its success?
Combatting the contagion
Russia Fights Coronavirus
March 5, 2021
Russia’s Excess Death Toll Approaches 400K
March 5, 2021
Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | March 5
March 4, 2021
9 Russian Regions Still Waiting for Vaccine Rollout – Putin
March 4, 2021
EU Starts Approval Process for Russia’s Sputnik V Vaccine
Coronavirus Cases in Russia
4,301,159
Total Confirmed Cases
327,553
Total Active Cases
0
Today's Cases
3,885,321
Total Recovered
2,300
Total Critical
0
Today's Deaths
88,285
Total Deaths
29,465
Cases per Million
605
Deaths per Million
Data Sources:
Worldometer
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Johns Hopkins
API:
NovelCOVID
highlights
Through the lens
Russian, Ukrainian Photographers Shortlisted for World’s Top Award
The Moscow Times presents works by photographers shortlisted for this year's Sony World Photography Awards.
NEW MOVES
Austrian Ex-Minister Who Danced With Putin Gets Rosneft Nomination
Austria's former foreign minister has been nominated to the Rosneft board as an independent director.
iskander affair
Explainer: What Is Russia’s Role in Recent Armenian Unrest?
Armenia has faced days of political crisis after its prime minister made controversial remarks on a Russian missile system.
TOUGH TIME
‘They Will Break You’: Inside Navalny’s Notorious New Prison Home
In conversations with The Moscow Times, former inmates of the jail spoke of psychological isolation and harsh conditions.
opinion
Ilya Yablokov
How The Kremlin’s Years of Conspiracy Spreading Are Biting Back
For decades Russia has been involved in the circulation of conspiracy theories. Now very few Russians believe in Covid-19.
Climate Crisis
Russia's Climate Emergency
March 1, 2021
In Russian Arctic, Miner Nornickel Exhibits Green Goal
Feb. 26, 2021
Melting Arctic Forces Polar Bears to Adapt to Land-Based Diet – Russian Scientists
Feb. 24, 2021
Arctic Shipper Shows Off Historic Icebreaking Voyage
Jan. 27, 2021
Peat Fires Smolder in Siberia Despite Bone-Chilling Temperatures
opinion
opinion
Michele A. Berdy
Watch What You Call That Old Woman
opinion
Kirill Krivosheev
How Will the Crisis in Armenia End?
opinion
Ilya Yablokov
How The Kremlin’s Years of Conspiracy Spreading Are Biting Back
opinion
Yevgenia Albats
How Amnesty International Failed Alexei Navalny
opinion
Michele A. Berdy
Of Men, Galoshes and Horseradish
opinion
Jeremy Morris
Navalny’s ‘Cancellation’ is Problematic, But Also Reveals the Pitfalls of His Elevation
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Meanwhile in Russia
beam me up
Siberian Village Gets Internet Tower After Student Climbs Tree for Zoom Classes
National cat day
Russia’s Newest Instagram Star Is an Ice-Fishing, Nature-Loving Cat
Russian Snowpocalypse
Record Snowfall Blankets Russia
Chemical brothers
Pink and Green Dogs Join Blue Strays on Russian Streets
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Business
next generation
Russia’s MTS Launches Pilot 5G Network in Moscow Hotspots
MTS said it opened 14 hotspots across the city’s main tourist attractions and business centers.
NO DISCOUNT HERE
Russian Bargain Retailer Secures $2Bln In Record Stock Market Launch
Fix Price lists on London Stock Exchange in biggest ever launch for Russian retailer.
Round Two
Ruble Rocked by Rumors of Tough New Sanctions
U.S., U.K. could target oligarchs or use the “nuclear option” of blocking Russian bonds, Bloomberg reported.
TAKING OFF
Russian Air Fares Soar as Coronavirus Restrictions Keep Planes Grounded
Russian tourists are paying double pre-pandemic prices for trips to Dubai and other tourist-friendly destinations.
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arts and life
Through the lens
Russian, Ukrainian Photographers Shortlisted for World’s Top Award
The Moscow Times presents works by photographers shortlisted for this year's Sony World Photography Awards.
dance magic
See the 'Authentic Sleeping Beauty' in St. Petersburg
The story of the changes to "Sleeping Beauty" are almost as interesting as the ballet itself.
awards season
Moscow Museum News: Awards Received and Offered
Two Moscow museums are celebrating awards, both being given and being received.
Bright lights
In Photos: St. Petersburg Gets a Rare Glimpse of the Northern Lights
The aurora could be seen in the night sky above Lake Ladoga.
cold rush
Russians Race Across Baikal in Icy Marathon Sprint
Each year, racers bike, ski and skate across 210 kilometers of ice and snow on Lake Baikal. Are you up for the challenge?
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In-Depth
Kyrgyzstan march
Kyrgyz Activists Face Women's Day Violence From 'Patriots'
Gender equality in Central Asia's most politically turbulent country has taken a back seat to what conservatives call "traditional values."
Vtimes Podcast
How the Internet Is Changing Politics
A new joint podcast series of VTimes and New Economic School (NES) that focuses on the Russian economy, healthcare system, education, and personal investments...
opinion
Yevgenia Albats
How Amnesty International Failed Alexei Navalny
Putin and his entourage will be forever grateful for Amnesty International's decision to strip Navalny of his 'prisoner of conscience status.'
opinion
Vladimir Frolov
How Russia Deals With the West After Navalny's Jailing
"Forgive the United States, ignore France and punish Germany," is Russia's newfound motto as pressure on the country rises.
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