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Why Russia Can’t Compete in the Tokyo Olympics, But Its Athletes Can

The country’s flag and anthem are banned from arenas and kits because of a long-running doping scandal.

'We Need More People': Exhausted Firefighters Battle Siberia Blazes

For the third straight year Russia's coldest region has seen wildfires so vicious they have nearly overwhelmed the forest protection service.

Russia Reports Record Coronavirus Deaths Record for 3rd Time

The past day saw 799 pandemic-related fatalities.

russia's response

LIVE | Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | July 29

Record-setting deaths. Moscow cases soar. Mandatory vaccination.

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Combatting the contagion

Russia Fights Coronavirus

Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | July 29

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

6,218,502 Total Confirmed Cases

493,162 Total Active Cases

23,270 Today's Cases

5,568,363 Total Recovered

2,300 Total Critical

799 Today's Deaths

156,977 Total Deaths

42,592 Cases per Million

1,075 Deaths per Million

Data Sources: Worldometer, Johns Hopkins

API: NovelCOVID

opinion Nigel Gould-Davies

Putin’s People vs ‘Putin’s People’

A London libel case over a book about the rise of Russia’s president and his circle has far-reaching implications for freedom of expression.

Russian Athletes' Glorious Medal Moments

The Olympians are competing under a neutral Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) flag.

Vaccine Diplomacy

Guatemala Cancels Order for Russian Vaccines

The delay sparked criticism of the government and calls for an investigation.

Tally of Medals for Russian Athletes

The Russian Olympic Committee team is in fifth place overall, with seven gold medals, eleven silver medals and eight bronze medals.

opinion Andrei Kolesnikov

Are the Protest Movements Dead in Russia and Belarus?

One year on, repressive measures have squelched the protest movements that arose in Khabarovsk and Belarus, but that smoldering resentment has simply gone...

Russia's Climate Emergency

'We Need More People': Exhausted Firefighters Battle Siberia Blazes

‘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

opinion Nigel Gould-Davies

Putin’s People vs ‘Putin’s People’

opinion Tatiana Mitrova

Is Russia Finally Ready to Tackle Climate Change?

opinion Maria Shagina

Nord Stream 2 Is Far From a Done Deal

opinion Andrei Kolesnikov

Are the Protest Movements Dead in Russia and Belarus?

opinion Michele A. Berdy

Hazard a Guess on the Meaning of Азарт

opinion Andrei Kolesnikov

Why Is Stalin’s Popularity On the Rise?

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Russian FM Spokeswoman Throws Punches at 'Press' in Support of Olympic Athletes

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

More meanwhile in russia

Russia to Pay 1.1Bln Euros Per Year Under EU Carbon Tax – Reports

Russia will likely pay more taxes to the EU than any other country, RBC cited its calculations as saying.

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.

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If You Love Cinema, Keep Your Eye on Kira Kovalenko

The director spoke about her film, her mentors and her Caucasus.

Russian Athletes' Glorious Medal Moments

The Olympians are competing under a neutral Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) flag.

Moscow Coffee Co-op Rallies Around LGBTQ+ Community

Photographer Emmie America has donated her portraits.

weekend kitchen

Blistered Beet Shashlik with Halloumi

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

What's On in Moscow July 23-25

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

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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.

Когда умрут физические деньги?

The Moscow Times при поддержке банка “Тинькофф” разобралась, есть ли у наличных денег шанс...

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.