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meddling

Sanders Blasts Russia for Reportedly Trying to Boost His Presidential Campaign

U.S. officials had reportedly told Sanders about the Russian effort and had also informed President Trump.

NEVER BEFORE

Russia Denies Backing Trump's Re-Election as Critics Blast Reported Meddling

The Kremlin on Friday denied it was interfering in the 2020 U.S. presidential campaign to boost Trump's chances.

to the brink

Russia-Turkey Tensions in Syria, Explained

Deadly fighting has led Russia and Turkey to the brink of conflict in Syria this week.

longer than life

Russian Sailors Jailed in Greece for 400 Years for Trafficking Migrants – Reports

The sailors claim that they were initially hired to tow yachts and then received threats when they objected to trafficking people.

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Combatting the contagion

Russia Fights Coronavirus

Russian TV Hosts Combat Coronavirus With The Power of Song

Moscow Deploys Facial Recognition in Mass Coronavirus Quarantine

Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | Feb. 21

2 More Russians Infected With Coronavirus

WEEKEND PROFILE

Alexander Galitsky: From Soviet Engineer to Libertarian Investor

The father of the Russian internet tells The Moscow Times he wants to kill all borders and warns that society is falling behind technology.

shall we dance?

Grand Kremlin Palace Hosts Regal Ball for Young Cadets

Girls dressed in pastel ballgowns and white gloves while young men appeared in full military uniform.

fast and furious

Russian-U.S. ‘Road Rage’ Incident Filmed in Syria

A U.S. Oshkosh M-ATV ran a Russian Tigr armored car off the busy road as it attempted to overtake the U.S. convoy.

WHITE BEAUTY

How North Korea’s Leader Buys Purebred White Horses From Russia’s Stud Farms

The Moscow Times spoke to horse breeders and agents who have sold many of Russia’s famous Orlov Trotters and a Welsh pony to Kim Jong-Un.

Podcast

Russia Gets Tough on Coronavirus. And What Does Surkov's Departure Say About Modern Russia

This week's most important news stories from Russia brought to you by Moscow Times journalists and expert commentators.

opinion

Surkov’s End and the KPIocrats’ Triumph

opinion

Michele A. Berdy

Breathing Out and Breathing In

opinion

Don’t Expect an Economic Miracle in Putin’s Russia

opinion

Marianna Belenkaya

Russia-Turkey Alliance Is Beginning to Unravel in Syria

opinion

Early State Duma Elections?

opinion

Artyom Shraibman

Oatmeal and Water: The Thinning Belarus-Russia Relationship

musical healthcare

Russian TV Hosts Combat Coronavirus With The Power of Song

PEP IN YOUR STEP

Russian Bear Takes Owner Out For Ice Skating

RUSSIAN ROMANCE

Russian Soldier Wins Girl Over With Tanks on Valentine’s Day

Coronavirus Video

Russian Pranksters Scare Population with Coronavirus Pranks

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WEEKEND PROFILE

Alexander Galitsky: From Soviet Engineer to Libertarian Investor

The father of the Russian internet tells The Moscow Times he wants to kill all borders and warns that society is falling behind technology.

JOURNEY CANCELED

Carpooling Startup BlaBlaCar Cancels Crimea Service

The ride-sharing platform will no longer be available on the annexed peninsula.

BUILDING UP

Russia’s Real Estate Sector Set For Expansion

After two years of low investment, Russia’s builders should be in high demand in 2020.

booming business

Wildberries Founder Becomes Russia’s Richest Woman

Tatyana Bakalchuk surpasses businesswoman Yelena Baturina, who had been at the top of the list since 2004.

Just for men

How to Celebrate Russia’s ‘Men’s Day’ in Moscow

A guide to celebrating Defender of the Fatherland Day with the special man in your life.

long read

From Wales to Dzerzhinsk 'In the Footsteps of Ghosts'

A hauntingly beautiful short film about the past of a country, an industry, a family and the scars left behind.

shall we dance?

Grand Kremlin Palace Hosts Regal Ball for Young Cadets

Girls dressed in pastel ballgowns and white gloves while young men appeared in full military uniform.

rare art

Yuri Annenkov's 'Revolution Behind the Door'

An exhibition that showcases the many extraordinary talents of artist, writer and journalist Yuri Annenkov.

Movie Madness

Russia Represented at Berlin Film Festival

Russian directors are making waves in a variety of genres.

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STRATEGIC PLAYER

How Mishustin Rose to the Top: Old Ties, Savvy and a Knack for Systems

Vladimir Putin shocked the world when he named a little-known tax chief his number two. We delve into the new Russian prime minister’s background.

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?

moscowliving

Probka & Shtopor - cozy bar at the Pond

This small bar directly at Patriarchy Pond is really recommendable. We like to go there on the weekend after a restaurant visit, to let the evening come...

moscowliving

Best weekend getaways from Moscow

Moscow is an amazing city, but let's be honest, sometimes you need a break from all the buzz. What are the best weekend getaways from Moscow? We list our...

moscowliving

Pino - A New Great Restaurant On Patriarchy Ponds

We had a very nice Saturday night dinner at Pino, a new restaurant on Patriarchy Ponds. Although Pino has just opened it's doors to the public, it has...

moscowliving

Yandex Lavka - 20 min. grocery delivery

All of you surely know Yandex. As maps, as navi, as a taxi, as a food delivery or as a metro app. But did you know that “Yandex Eat” has a new grocery...

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