Oyub Titiyev

Court in Chechnya Sentences Rights Activist to Four Years in Penal Colony

A court in Chechnya on Monday sentenced Oyub Titiyev, a prominent human rights activist, to four years in a penal settlement.
Contentious legislation

Putin Signs 'Fake News,' 'Internet Insults' Bills Into Law

Insulting state symbols and the authorities, including Putin, will carry a fine of up to 300,000 rubles and 15 days in jail.
Belgrade protests

Russia Accuses Serbian Opposition of Stoking Violence With Protests

Russia counts the Serbian government among its allies.
Crimea Five Years On

Putin, in Crimea for Annexation Anniversary, Launches Power Stations

Putin is due to speak at a music concert later on Monday.

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opinion
Rachel Denber

The Court Case Against Oyub Titiyev Is a Tragic Farce

After 14 months behind bars, Chechen human rights activist Oyub Titiyev gave his closing statement on Monday.
opinion
Alexei Levinson

Has Russia Finally Found its Niche in the World?

The annexation of Crimea was the end of an uncertain phase in Russian history.
Oil control

OPEC+ Affirms Commitment to Oil Cuts, Defers Decision to Extend

There are signs that Russia, not Saudi Arabia, is setting the agenda for a group that controls more than half of global crude production.
Real deal

Why An Unbuilt Moscow Trump Tower Caught Mueller's Attention

Trump was looking for a deal at the same time Russia might have been conducting a campaign to boost his candidacy
What's the craic

Ireland Comes to Arbat for St. Patrick's Day

Hordes of revelers descended on Moscow to celebrate all things Irish.

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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
opinion
Leonid Bershidsky

The U.S. College Admissions Scandal Is So Post-Soviet
opinion
Ben Aris

Boycotting the St. Petersburg Economic Forum Won’t Free Calvey
opinion
Rachel Denber

The Court Case Against Oyub Titiyev Is a Tragic Farce

opinion
Maria Zheleznova

How Russia ‘Won’ the 2019 Winter Student Olympics

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Meanwhile in Russia

Multi-purpose pet

Russian Woman Sends Moose Running With Flying Cat
Illuminati Confirmed?

The Triangle Challenge Comes to Russia

Cute emergency

Russian Puppies to the Rescue
Kitty crossing

Russia’s ‘Cat City’ Installs Feline Traffic Lights
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arts and life

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.
expat life

Broomball: Moscow's Wackiest, Toughest Sport

How to spend the long, cold Moscow winter? On the ice, chasing a ball with a broom, of course!
blini bewilderment

All the Pancakes and Parties of Maslenitsa in Moscow

Take a look at the wild festivities of Maslenitsa and dribble over the sight of these batter-based delights!
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