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New findings

MH17 Crash Probe Releases Intercepted Calls Between East Ukraine Rebels and Russian Officials

An international investigation published the calls it says connects pro-Russian separatist fighters to high-ranking Russian officials.

Contested results

Russia Recognizes Bolivia’s Interim Leader as Violence Continues

“Russia will perceive Mrs. Añez as Bolivia’s leader, but only until the elections,” Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister said.

Vetting process

Russia Tests ISIS Orphans’ DNA Ahead of Repatriation

The tests will confirm if the children have Russian relatives.

School shooting

Russia’s Deadly College Shooting: What We Know So Far

One student is dead and three others injured after the shooter opened fire inside the school.

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opinion

Vladimir Frolov

Macron is 'Ours' — but Does Russia Need Him?

Russian observers are struck by how closely Macron’s views on European security and world order coincide with those of Putin.

overnight stay

St. Petersburg Tackles a Homeless Problem Moscow Won’t Address

St. Petersburg has become more accepting of homeless people than Moscow thanks to the Nochlezhka NGO.

opinion

Putin Underestimates Russia's Youth

The president reduces Russia’s youth and the internet to pawns in someone else’s arsenal.

Russian horror story

Murder on the Moika: Brutal Killing Sparks Public Outcry in Russia

Critics say the murder of a young woman by her former professor was spurred by a culture of impunity.

time machine

From the Archive: The 1990s Moscow Metro, in Photos

Even the Moscow metro isn't immune to a dose of 90s nostalgia.

opinion

Vladimir Frolov

Macron is 'Ours' — but Does Russia Need Him?

opinion

Putin Underestimates Russia's Youth

opinion

Leonid Bershidsky

Why Bolivian Politics Suddenly Matters to Putin

opinion

Putin Wants to Own the Russian Language

opinion

Michele A. Berdy

Making a Fuss in Russian

opinion

Leonid Bershidsky

Macron’s Vision of Russia's Future Is Half-Baked

Witness protection?

Fugitive Russian Drug-Smuggling Cat Gets a Body Double in Court

FOWL PLAY

Russia Accused of Meddling in New Zealand Bird of the Year Vote

Goat-bye

Russians Mourn Timur, the Goat Who Befriended a Tiger

Kitty on board

Russian Cat Dodges Airline's Weight Limit With Sneaky Switch-Off

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Climate Emergency

Russia's Climate Crisis

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

Russia Rejects Climate Change Plan After Business Uproar

Russian Scientists Find Microplastics Along ‘Entire’ Arctic Sea Route

Russian Cities at Risk as Climate Change Accelerates Permafrost Thaw — Report

GREEN INVESTMENT

Russia, Climate Change, and the $30 Trillion ESG Investment Prize

Russian companies can’t ignore the rise of environmental investors for much longer.

SANCTIONS PROOFING

Russia Says BRICS Nations Favor Idea of Common Payment System

Russia, China, India, Brazil and South Africa to set up a new international bank-to-bank payments system.

U.S.-RUSSIA RIVALRY

U.S. Shale to Overtake Russia’s Entire Oil and Gas Production

International Energy Agency forecasts falling share for Russia in world energy mix.

VIRGIN RUMORS

Richard Branson Considering Pobeda Investment – Reports

British billionaire could purchase a 25% stake in the Russian low-cost airline, according to local media reports.

time machine

From the Archive: The 1990s Moscow Metro, in Photos

Even the Moscow metro isn't immune to a dose of 90s nostalgia.

art for the heart

Polenov Retrospective Opens at the Tretyakov Gallery

The Tretyakov Gallery's retrospective of works by Vasily Polenov is the season's big hit.

long read

'Seasoned Socialism: Gender & Food in Late Soviet Everyday Life'

Fascinating and fun required reading for students of Russian and Soviet literature, history, and politics.

buyer's market

Luxurious 19th-Century Apartments Go Up for Sale in St. Petersburg After Restoration

For more photographs visit Maxim Kosmin Instagram page.

at the movies

'The Frenchman' Premieres in Moscow

Brilliant acting, pitch-perfect casting, and visual authenticity make "The Frenchman" a must-see film.

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GREEN INVESTMENT

Russia, Climate Change, and the $30 Trillion ESG Investment Prize

Russian companies can’t ignore the rise of environmental investors for much longer.

opinion

Vladimir Frolov

Macron is 'Ours' — but Does Russia Need Him?

Russian observers are struck by how closely Macron’s views on European security and world order coincide with those of Putin.

news

October Report: Russia’s Tech, Investment and Start-up Deals

EWDN's monthly report on Russia's tech and investment scene covers internet isolation, foreign ownership restrictions and joint ventures at Mail.Ru and...

Watching you

Russia Is Building One of the World’s Largest Facial Recognition Networks

According to some projections, it may even be bigger than China’s 200 million camera system.

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New Jerusalem Monastery

We have a great new city escape tip for you! The “New Jerusalem Monastery” is one of the most beautiful monasteries we have seen so far in Russia and...

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Moscow's First Mindful Movement Class for Toddlers

Kiddie City Crush is a new class that has just launched in Moscow a few months ago. We were introduced to it upon a recommendation from our friends who...

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Russian Banyas - Our Favorites

You can't leave Russia without having experienced one of their most important traditions, visiting the banya. Therefore we help you by listing the best...

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The Museum of Russian Impressionism

The Museum of Russian Impressionism is a modern Moscow museum which opened 2016 in a beautifully renovated former chocolate factory built in 1880.

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