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cold war ally

Russia Sends Aid to Cuba After Anti-Government Protests

The cargo included food, personal protective equipment and more than 1 million medical masks.
tense talks

U.S., Russia to Hold New Talks to Encourage Stability

The so-called Strategic Stability Dialogue will take place July 28 amid U.S-Russian tensions on multiple fronts
fresh start

Karpin Takes Over as Russia Football Manager

Karpin's predecessor was sacked after Russia was eliminated in the group stage of Euro 2020. 
TRUST TO LUCK

Russian Olympic Team’s Vaccinations Lag Other Countries’ Rates

Just half of Russia’s athletes have had their jabs.
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A Letter to Our Readers

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Coronavirus Crisis

Coronavirus: With Your Help We Can Continue to Bring You the News You Need

Latest Podcast

July 23, 2021
Hazard a Guess on the Meaning of Азарт
What do you do with untranslatable words? Well, you translate them as best you can.

MT Feature

BENEFICIAL ECOSYSTEM

Russia Says Its Forests Neutralize Billions of Tons of Greenhouse Gases. Scientists Have Their Doubts.

Eight experts told The Moscow Times the government headline figure of 2.5 billion metric tons of CO2 is at best unproven and at worst unrealistic.

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WELL-CONNECTED MIDDLEMAN

A Royal Mark Up: How an Emirati Sheikh Resells Millions of Russian Vaccines to the Developing World

The Moscow Times investigated a deal between Russia and a minor Dubai royal to supply poor countries with Sputnik V — at high prices.
Combatting the contagion

Russia Fights Coronavirus
Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | July 24
Scientists Say Russia Reaches 60% ‘Herd Immunity’ Through Vaccines and Infections
Moscow Cancels QR Code Requirement for Restaurants, Cafes
Long Lines Form for Russia’s Third Coronavirus Vaccine in Moscow

Coronavirus Cases in Russia

6,102,469 Total Confirmed Cases
477,418 Total Active Cases
23,947 Today's Cases
5,471,956 Total Recovered
2,300 Total Critical
799 Today's Deaths
153,095 Total Deaths
41,797 Cases per Million
1,049 Deaths per Million
Data Sources: Worldometer, Johns Hopkins
API: NovelCOVID

highlights

go for the gold

No Flag, No Anthem, But Russia Olympic Chief Still Wants Tokyo Golds

The head of Russia's Olympic Committee believes his athletes are headed to the Tokyo Games with an unfair disadvantage.
explainer

Why Is Russia Arresting Pussy Riot Members?

The feminist punk rock and performance art collective has faced a growing string of detentions, self-imposed exiles and jail sentences in 2021.
opinion Andrei Soldatov

Why Is Russia Not Using Pegasus Spyware?

Pegasus spyware leak appears to vindicate FSB's paranoia concerning foreign-made surveillance technology.
MT exclusive

Kenya’s Failed Sputnik V Deal Used Emirati Resale Scheme

Documents obtained by The Moscow Times show a failed agreement used the same controversial resale deal linked to a royal middleman in the UAE.
maintained innocence

In Final Court Statement, U.S. Investor Calvey Says Acquittal Will Boost Russian Economy

Michael Calvey, a veteran foreign investor, faces a six-year suspended sentence on embezzlement charges that have rattled Russia's business community.
Climate Crisis

Russia's Climate Emergency
‘Worst Ever’ Air Pollution Event Hits Wildfire-Plagued Siberia
Climate Change Is ‘Main Cause’ of Siberia’s Wildfires, Regional Head Says
Russia Marks Second-Hottest June in History With More Record Heat to Come – Weather Chief
Russia’s Average June Temps Were 3 Degrees Hotter Than Normal – Scientists

opinion

opinion Michele A. Berdy

Hazard a Guess on the Meaning of Азарт

opinion Andrei Kolesnikov

Why Is Stalin’s Popularity On the Rise?

opinion Eric Lee

It's Time for Georgia to Choose Its Future

opinion Andrei Soldatov

Why Is Russia Not Using Pegasus Spyware?

opinion Michele A. Berdy

Good and Bad Manners the Frenchified and Russian Way

opinion Mark Galeotti

Blockbuster Guardian Leaks Cannot Yet Either Be Discounted Nor Accepted

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Meanwhile in Russia

Hog Heaven

Russian MP Opens Slaughterhouse to Send Animals to a ‘Brighter Future’

proof of immunity

Moscow's QR Code Passes Get the Tattoo Treatment

tank or turtle?

Russian Military Tips Over 40-Ton Battle Tank

lost patience

Russian Passenger Derails Flight By Opening Emergency Exit Before Takeoff

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Business

BIG MOVE

Russian Central Bank Unveils Largest Rate Hike in 7 Years

Bank opts for rare move of raising key rate by full percentage point as inflation pressures show little sign of slowdown.
maintained innocence

In Final Court Statement, U.S. Investor Calvey Says Acquittal Will Boost Russian Economy

Michael Calvey, a veteran foreign investor, faces a six-year suspended sentence on embezzlement charges that have rattled Russia's business community.
Billionaire Club

Premium Healthcare Provider Becomes Russia’s Latest $1Bln Unicorn

Stock market debut values European Medical Center at $1.1 billion after pandemic took revenues to record high.
Chilling Effect

Russian Prosecutors Seek 6-Year Suspended Sentence for U.S. Investor Calvey

Michael Calvey offered a blistering response Thursday to prosecutors' request for a six-year suspended sentence.
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arts and life

weekend kitchen

Blistered Beet Shashlik with Halloumi

Glorious charred beets and vegetables with creamy cheese will keep everyone happy at the grill.
The MT List

What's On in Moscow July 23-25

Film festival, levitating kids, Georgian music and one of the world's greatest air shows.
meaningless movies

Searching for Meaning in 'Major Grom: Plague Doctor'

"Major Grom: Plague Doctor" is the newest international smash-hit, a record for Russian films. Is it all it's cracked up to be?
window dressing

Ivan Khafizov is a Man on a Mission to Save Nalichniki

These beautiful house decorations were most popular in the 19th century.
movie magic

Russian Season at the Cannes Film Festival

Russia seems to have entered a new era of filmmaking at Cannes this year.
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In-Depth

WELL-CONNECTED MIDDLEMAN

A Royal Mark Up: How an Emirati Sheikh Resells Millions of Russian Vaccines to the Developing World

The Moscow Times investigated a deal between Russia and a minor Dubai royal to supply poor countries with Sputnik V — at high prices.
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Propaganda Cooperation

Comrades in Tweets? The Contours and Limits of China-Russia Cooperation on Digital Propaganda

Chinese and Russian online propagandists share broadly similar goals and tactics, but they still tend to work separately.
opinion Mark Galeotti

Are the Minsk II Peace Accords Worth Preserving?

It is time to recognize that the Minsk process has run its course — and may if anything be blocking any more meaningful dialogue. 
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