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Putin Says Russia Has to be Strong Presidential Republic

The president made the statement when asked about a possible transitional period once he steps down in 2024.
Virus Fears

Russia Suspects First Coronavirus Case – Reports

At least one person has been hospitalized after arriving at St. Petersburg's Pulkovo Airport on Wednesday with symptoms of the coronavirus.
Cabinet reshuffling

Who Made It Into Russia’s New Cabinet?

Who's who in the new Russian government.
LGBT persecution

Young Russian Tries to Sue Over Violent Lesbian ‘Exorcism’ in Chechnya

The young woman said her parents’ acquaintance beat her on several occasions with a stick while reading the Quran to "exorcise" her.
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Looking ahead

Russia in 2020
For Russia Regional Coverage, Look to These 9 Independent Media
Will Russia Enforce Its New Internet Laws in 2020?
Russia in 2020: Where Are All the Foreign Banks?
2020: The Year in Culture

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opinion
Leonid Bershidsky

Putin's Biggest Surprise: Seeking a Strong Successor

The amendments don’t say who will head up the State Council, but they do make it clear it is to be formed by the president.
government shuffle

Who Is Olga Lyubimova, Russia's New Culture Minister?

Reactions are mixed to Olga Lyubimova's appointment.
Generation Gulag

An Officer’s Daughter | Generation Gulag: Olga Shirokaya

Olga Shirokaya watched as Stalin eliminated his inner circle, including her father. Then, while her university class watched, the KGB arrested her, too...
opinion
Michael McFaul & Kathryn Stoner

Chinese Dreams, Russian Realities

Positive changes in Russia’s economic environment have come despite Mr. Putin’s long rule, not because of it.
take the plunge

Russians Take a Frozen Dip to Celebrate Epiphany

Nothing brings you closer to heaven like a quick dip in subzero waters.

opinion

opinion
Leonid Bershidsky

Putin's Biggest Surprise: Seeking a Strong Successor
opinion
Michael McFaul & Kathryn Stoner

Chinese Dreams, Russian Realities
opinion
Tatyana Stanovaya

Russia Prepares for a New Tandemocracy
opinion
Sergey Radchenko

Putin’s Changes Might Set Russia on the Right Path
opinion
Michele A. Berdy

50 Ways to Leave Your Government
opinion
Ilya Klishin

Russians Have Little Say in Their Future
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Meanwhile in Russia

ON THE EDGE

Tourists Trapped in Russia's Lake Baikal
desperate times

Siberian Policeman Fired for Pouring Whiskey Into Windshield-Wiper Tank
Where are the turtles?

Russian Activists Fume Over Live-Turtle Hookah Pipes
Fantasy feline

Russian ‘Healing’ Cat Goes on Sale for $320K
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Business

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Invitation to Companies to Bid for the Provision of Consultancy Services for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London

Invitation to bid for consultancy services.
ECONOMIC SHIFT

Russia’s PM Orders New Spending Plan to Boost Living Standards

Moscow prepares to ramp up state spending in a push to deliver growth and support hard-pressed Russians.
MOSCOW-MINSK ARGUMENT

Belarus Buys Oil from Norway as Russia Dispute Continues

Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko said he wants to halve Belarus’ reliance on Russian energy.
FINANCIAL STABILITY

Russia’s Sovereign Credit Rating Upgraded

Upgrade comes as foreigners buy record amount of Russian state debt and reserves hit pre-crisis levels.
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arts and life

government shuffle

Who Is Olga Lyubimova, Russia's New Culture Minister?

Reactions are mixed to Olga Lyubimova's appointment.
Film fight

Decembrist Blockbuster Splits Film Critics

Russia's eternal battle of autocracy and democracy is being fought on the big screen.
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Brookes Moscow International School Authorized for International Baccalaureate

World School Middle Years Programme available from Jan. 2020.
take the plunge

Russians Take a Frozen Dip to Celebrate Epiphany

Nothing brings you closer to heaven like a quick dip in subzero waters.
long read

‘We Are Building Capitalism!’

Time travel: visit Moscow during the roaring 90s with Robert Stephenson as your guide.
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In-Depth

opinion
Michael McFaul & Kathryn Stoner

Chinese Dreams, Russian Realities

Positive changes in Russia’s economic environment have come despite Mr. Putin’s long rule, not because of it.
Hindsight

Putin Predictions of Yore: What the Pundits Thought 20 Years Ago

The new acting president’s opaqueness stirred up a storm of expert and press speculation about what a Putin presidency would mean for Russia.
opinion
Alexander Morozov for Riddle

If Putin Were to Leave Tomorrow

What would the first 90 days after a hypothetical death of the head of state look like?
2020 LOOK AHEAD

Foreign Policy Experts Map Russia’s Plans for 2020

We ask seven experts to predict what Russia has in store for the world next year.
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Multimedia Art Museum - for Modern Art Lovers

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KU Ramen - Authentic Japanese Noodles

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Respublika - book cafe @ Patriarchy

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Dhaba - Colourful And Spicy Indian

If you like Indian food as we do, Dhaba has a great chance to become your favorite Indian restaurant in Moscow.
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