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U.S., EU Sanction Russia Over Navalny Poisoning

The U.S. said it is publicly assessing "with high confidence" that FSB officers poisoned Navalny using the Soviet-designed nerve agent Novichok.

Non-Renewable Energy Saved Texas' Frozen Wind Turbines, Putin Says

“They had to use methods that are a far cry from environmental protection to warm the windmills up,” the longtime green energy critic said.

Has Russia Beaten Boom and Bust?

Russia has won plaudits for its macroeconomic handling of the coronavirus. Can other countries learn from its success?

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LIVE | Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | March 2

Deaths approach 90,000. Mass vaccination.

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Combatting the contagion

Russia Fights Coronavirus

Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | March 2

Slovakia Receives First Shipment of Russia's Sputnik V Vaccine

Struggling Czech Republic Turns to Russian Jabs After EU Delays

Russia Starts Giving Coronavirus Vaccine To Homeless

4,268,215 Total Confirmed Cases

343,279 Total Active Cases

10,565 Today's Cases

3,838,040 Total Recovered

2,300 Total Critical

441 Today's Deaths

86,896 Total Deaths

29,239 Cases per Million

595 Deaths per Million

Data Sources: Worldometer, Johns Hopkins

API: NovelCOVID

On This Day in 1931 Mikhail Gorbachev Was Born

The last leader of the Soviet Union celebrates his 90th birthday today.

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.

‘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.

National cat day

Russia’s Newest Instagram Star Is an Ice-Fishing, Nature-Loving Cat

Simba the Kurilian Bobtail is living his best life.

Russia's Climate Emergency

In Russian Arctic, Miner Nornickel Exhibits Green Goal

Melting Arctic Forces Polar Bears to Adapt to Land-Based Diet – Russian Scientists

Arctic Shipper Shows Off Historic Icebreaking Voyage

Peat Fires Smolder in Siberia Despite Bone-Chilling Temperatures

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

opinion Gennady Rudkevich

Revoking Navalny’s Prisoner of Conscience Status Emboldens Opponents of Human Rights

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

Mama I'm A Criminal

Moscow Law Enforcement Send Birthday Criminal Reminder to 14-Year-Olds

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Has Russia Beaten Boom and Bust?

Russia has won plaudits for its macroeconomic handling of the coronavirus. Can other countries learn from its success?

As Oil Prices Rally, Familiar Russia-Saudi Tensions Set to Rise

The OPEC+ oil cartel is set for a fresh showdown over its post-pandemic strategy to balance prices and production.

‘DIFFERENT DATA’

Kremlin Rejects Research Showing Falling Incomes

Russians’ wallets have not been hit harder by the pandemic than those in other countries, the Kremlin claims.

Twitter Maliciously Violates Russian Law, State Censor Says

Roskomnadzor says Twitter failed to take down thousands of tweets containing banned information.

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?

On This Day in 1931 Mikhail Gorbachev Was Born

The last leader of the Soviet Union celebrates his 90th birthday today.

Take a Ski Trip — To Siberia

When you think of Siberia, skiing and snowboarding might not be the first things that come to mind.

weekend kitchen

Medovik: Russia’s Favorite Cake

Our favorite chef takes us step-by-step through the creation of this honey-creamy-tart-sweet confection.

In Photos: Russia’s Imperial Capital Embraces ‘Snowpocalypse’

St. Petersburg has been buried under mountains of snow following a days-long blizzard.

More Arts and Life

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.

opinion Olivia Lazard

Moscow's Climate Change Dilemma

Russia risks paying for its climate change inaction over the coming decade.