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SERIOUS ACCUSATIONS

Russia Is Bombing Syrian Hospitals – NYT

The paper distilled data from Russian Air Force radio recordings and spoke to witnesses.

NEW PROTEST ARREST

Authorities Detain ‘Organizer’ of Moscow Summer Protests

State television in July said Danny Kulinich had raised crowds against the barring of candidates from local elections.

News wrap

News From Russia: What You Missed Over the Weekend

Kurdish deal. Gulf mediation. UEFA spot.

cryptocurrency stalled

Telegram May Delay Coin Launch as SEC Halts U.S. Sales

The messaging app, founded by Russian entrepreneur Pavel Durov. is evaluating ways to solve the problem.

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opinion

Maxim Trudolyubov

Russia Is the New Referee in the Middle East

The Kremlin must feel that it has finally returned to the world stage as a recognized force in international politics

RE-EDUCATION CAMPS

‘If They Send Us Back to China We Will Die’: Uighur Brothers Fight Deportation From Russia

Twins seeking refugee status are desperate to avoid the fate of a friend, who tells of his time in a re-education camp in China for the first time.

TOURIST-CLOGGED

St. Petersburg Officials Are Encouraging a Tourism Boom. Locals Fear an Invasion.

E-visas and cheap flights will attract up to 2 million more visitors a year to a city that is already bursting at the seams.

opinion

What to Expect From Putin's Visit to Saudi Arabia?

Russia has emerged as a major outside player in the Middle East.

Obituary

Russian Cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, First Human to Perform Spacewalk, Dies

Leonov’s pioneering spacewalk marked a crucial step for the development of moon landing programs and the ISS.

opinion

Putin Has Achieved Everything He Wanted. But It Will Never Be Enough For Young Russians

opinion

Maxim Trudolyubov

Russia Is the New Referee in the Middle East

opinion

What to Expect From Putin's Visit to Saudi Arabia?

opinion

Nikolaus von Twickel

Can Ukraine and Russia Make Things Work This Time?

opinion

Michele A. Berdy

Breaking Wind the Russian Way

opinion

1990s Russia Is Alive and Well in the USA

Fact or fiction

Was Russian Vodka Invented on This Day?

'Canadian Thanos'

Social Media Marvels at Russia’s Autumnal Crosswalk

Come to brazil

Russian Message in a Bottle Washes Up on Brazilian Beach

it's here

The Season's First Snow in Moscow and St. Petersburg

More meanwhile in russia

NATIONAL WEALTH

Russia Climbs Higher in National Brand Ranking

The Russian national brand is worth almost $1 trillion — up 16% on last year.

cryptocurrency stalled

Telegram May Delay Coin Launch as SEC Halts U.S. Sales

The messaging app, founded by Russian entrepreneur Pavel Durov. is evaluating ways to solve the problem.

De-dollarization

Russia Says Exploring Settlement in Euros, Rubles for Energy Exports

Russian Economy Minister Maxim Oreshkin said the country is considering alternatives to the U.S. dollar for energy transactions.

YAN-DECKED

Yandex Shares Plummet as Russia Considers Limits on Foreign Ownership

More than $1 billion wiped from the company’s valuation on fears the Kremlin favors limiting foreign investment in tech companies.

long read

'Godless Utopia: The Anti-Religious Campaign In Russia'

A book as beautifully designed as it is fascinating and timely.

autumn days

Russia's Golden Fall Comes to Moscow's Historic Kuskovo Estate

The Kuskovo Estate is one of the most picturesque places in Russia's capital — especially when it's covered in fall foliage.

opinion

Michele A. Berdy

Breaking Wind the Russian Way

By popular demand, scatological reflections.

in history's footsteps

The Many Lives of the Tsar's Village

Autumn is a perfect time for a trip out of the northern capital and into the past.

culture clips

On This Day Marina Tsvetayeva Was Born

Marina Tsvetayeva was born in Moscow in 1892.

More Arts and Life

Way Forward

Russia Facing Europe: A Provisional Road Map

Russia would do well to review its recent practical steps with a view to refocusing and energizing its policies toward the European Union.

RE-EDUCATION CAMPS

‘If They Send Us Back to China We Will Die’: Uighur Brothers Fight Deportation From Russia

Twins seeking refugee status are desperate to avoid the fate of a friend, who tells of his time in a re-education camp in China for the first time.

opinion

Is This Russia's Next Leader?

For the first time in his seven years as Defense Minister, Shoigu gave a lengthy interview to a mainstream Russian newspaper. We should pay attention.

Power Games

Guns, Butter, and Russia’s Enduring Military Power

Russian military analyst Michael Kofman and political scientist Maxim Trudolyubov discuss the state of the country's military.

moscowliving

Win a free night @ Izumrudny Les hotel

Only 1,5 hour drive from Moscow you'll find this picturesque chalet type resort.

moscowliving

LureMe - fish restaurant & deli

LureMe occupies the entire, nicely renovated and stylish mansion just across our favorite restaurant Uilliams.

moscowliving

Winter Holiday Tips - Embrace the Warmth

One thing that is key when you live in Russia is to "break" the winter and enjoy a 2 week sunny holiday in a warm destination.

moscowliving

Flacon & Hlebozavod

Flacon and Hlebozavod are two former Soviet factories nicely renovated and converted to modern urban centers for design, shopping, exhibitions and events...

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