Bribed battalions

Corruption in Russia's Military Quadrupled in 2018, Prosecutors Say

More than 2,800 Russian military officials were brought to justice for corruption last year.
Worth it

Russia’s Lumber, Wildlife, Water Resources Valued at $94Bln

The Russian economy relies heavily on its own natural resources.
Liquified natural gas

Russian LNG Projects Are Competitive – Shell Executive

Russian fuel is well positioned to reach new markets in Asia.
Misinformation mandate

Most Russians Believe New Law Will Curb ‘Fake News’ – Poll

President Putin has signed a set of laws carrying punishments for spreading “fake news” and showing “blatant disrespect” to the state.
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Denis Grekov for Riddle

Russia is Censoring More Than Just the Internet

The Kremlin risks pushing people out of the virtual world and into the streets.
Revitalizing regions

Can Urban Renewal Plug Russia’s Brain Drain?

Regional officials hope that beautifying towns can stop people from leaving.
opinion
Konstantin Skorkin

Removed From Russian Influence, Ukraine Election Is Unpredictable on Its Own Terms

Moscow does not seem to be attempting to influence the outcome of this contest.
opinion
Leonid Bershidsky

Kazakh Autocrat Shows Putin How to Keep Power

Both Russia and Kazakhstan have been run by the same leader, continuously “re-elected.”
Crimea Five Years On

Crimea Marks Five Years of Russian Rule With Patriotic Fervor

Locals celebrate as Russia continues to invest billions in the annexed peninsula.

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opinion
Denis Grekov for Riddle

Russia is Censoring More Than Just the Internet
opinion
Konstantin Skorkin

Removed From Russian Influence, Ukraine Election Is Unpredictable on Its Own Terms
opinion
Leonid Bershidsky

Kazakh Autocrat Shows Putin How to Keep Power
opinion
Michele A. Berdy

A Russian Boyfriend
opinion
Alexei Levinson

Has Russia Finally Found its Niche in the World?
opinion
Tatyana Stanovaya

How Russia Took Over Crimea, and Crimea Took Over Putin
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Meanwhile in Russia

Wrong turn

Drunk Sailors From Russian Boat Found Stranded on Welsh Island
video

Unclothed Man Displays More Than Art in Moscow Gallery Stroll
roll-thru

Russian Mechanics Pimp Car Into Rolling ‘Tumbleweed’ Ride, Baiting Elon Musk
Russian rap star

Baller Babushka Brings It to Baikal

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arts and life

Historical documents

A New Look at the Last Tsar

This show marking the 150th birthday of Nicholas II offers memorabilia never seen publicly before.
obituary

Director Marlen Khutsiev Has Died

One of the country's most beloved film directors passed away in Moscow.
Weekend plans

Travel the World With Your Taste Buds at Depo

Enjoy a day out away from the usual tourist spots at Depo, Moscow's new food hall featuring flavors from across the globe.
What's on

Celebrating the Luck of the Irish in Moscow

This month, the Irish Film Festival brings some of the best cinema from Ireland to Karo 11 Oktyabr Cinema.
Burning up

Pancakes Flip and Fires Roar over Maslenitsa 2019

Russia's lead-up to Lent came to an end with traditional bonfires across the country.
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