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The Golunov Case

Police Detain Over 400 in Moscow During Protest Over Reporter’s Arrest

Putin Was Personally Involved in Decision to Free Detained Journalist, Publisher Says

Golunov Freed; Putin, Not so Much

Russian Police Drop Case Against Investigative Journalist After Public Outcry

Doping violation

Senior Russian Athletics Official Faces Doping Ban, Federation Says

Russia's gold medalist in the high jump at the 2008 Olympics has been suspended.

Сontroversial decision

Russia Will Deliver Missiles to Turkey Next Month; U.S. Threatens Sanctions

The U.S. has threatened to hit Ankara with sanctions if the deal goes ahead.

Drug bust

$70M Worth of Cocaine Seized at Russian Port

The cocaine shipment was equivalent to 2.5 million doses, customs officials said.

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Golunov march

Police Detain Over 400 in Moscow During Protest Over Reporter’s Arrest

After investigative journalist Ivan Golunov was released on Tuesday, protesters’ focus turned to those responsible for his detention.

Power vertical

Putin Was Personally Involved in Decision to Free Detained Journalist, Publisher Says

Public pressure had played a decisive role in Golunov's release, Muratov said.

opinion

Leonid Bershidsky

Moldova is the One Thing Russia and the West Agree On

Europe has its own Venezuela now: Its poorest or second poorest nation, depending on how you count, has two governments.

GOLUNOV ARREST

What Detained Reporter Ivan Golunov Has Meant for Russian Journalism

“We only know all of this because of Vanya.”

opinion

Maria Zheleznova and Pavel Aptekar

Why the Arrest of an Investigative Journalist Should Worry Everyone

It should be obvious to even those with no interest in journalism that the ease with which the authorities break the law makes each of us a potential victim...

opinion

Michele A. Berdy

Happy Russia Day

opinion

Leonid Bershidsky

Moldova is the One Thing Russia and the West Agree On

opinion

Golunov Freed; Putin, Not so Much

opinion

Leonid Bershidsky

A Framed Reporter Suddenly Matters to Putin

opinion

Evgeniy Roizman

Russia’s Interior Ministry Has Dug Itself Into a Deep Hole

opinion

Maria Zheleznova and Pavel Aptekar

Why the Arrest of an Investigative Journalist Should Worry Everyone

Seismic activity

A Volcano in Russia’s Far East is Now Active After Many Years of Silence

Seedy sublet

Siberian Official Resigns After Police Bust Brothel in His Home

grotesque gaming

'Sex With Stalin' BDSM Game Enrages Russian Communists

Amphibious driving

Mighty Kamaz Truck Hits the Waves in Russia's Far East

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Islamic finance

Russia's Sberbank to Acquire Stake in Islamic Charity Platform PayZakat

The start-up helps Muslims to give alms.

Calvey case

Putin Focus Not Enough for Arrested Investor to Keep Key Asset

A court has ordered a transaction that will cut Michael Calvey's stake in Vostochny Bank.

problematic ratios

Russia’s Banking Sector Is Weak Despite Bailouts – World Bank

The country has a higher ratio of non-performing loans than other emerging markets.

Oil prices

OPEC+ Cuts Extension Likely After Russia-Saudi Talks

Oil ministers are pursuing cooperation in the face of a slowing global economy.

long read

The Tale of 'The Spy and the Traitor'

This in-depth Cold War history that reads like a thriller is nominated for the Pushkin House Book Prize.

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'1983: The World At The Brink'

This Pushkin House Book Prize nominee describes how the world almost came to an end while you were sleeping.

long read

'Chernobyl: History of a Tragedy'

A new book on the Chernobyl catastrophe by historian Serhii Plokhy is a nominee for the Pushkin House Book Prize.

Heat wave

Moscow Sizzles in Record Temperatures

With temperatures in Moscow reaching record highs this week, Muscovites went outside to beat the heat.

culture clips

On This Day: Alexander Pushkin

Having written his first poem at 15, Pushkin quickly gained recognition in the Russian literary scene.

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