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heated rhetoric

Russia Should Send Arms to East Ukrainian Separatists, Ruling Party Official Says

Senator Andrei Turchak said his party was “extremely concerned about the pumping up of Ukraine with Western lethal weapons.”
exploding numbers

Russia Marks 6th Consecutive Day of Record Covid Cases

New Covid-19 infections in Russia have more than doubled in one week, though the Kremlin said it saw no need to impose fresh restrictions.
'worthless threats'

Russia Warns Against ‘Destructive’ Sanctions on Putin

Sanctioning Putin would do serious damage to diplomatic efforts to ease ratcheting tensions over Ukraine, the Kremlin said.
russia's response

LIVE | Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | Jan. 26

Omicron surge. Vaccination push. New restrictions.
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Coronavirus: With Your Help We Can Continue to Bring You the News You Need

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A Russian Fig is Not a Fig
A short, expression-filled column about a little word that packs a big punch.

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ANSWERS AND ACCOUNTABILITY

As the Dust Settles on Kazakhstan’s Unrest, Reports of Torture and Violence Surface

Activists are trying to determine the full extent of the crackdown during anti-government protests that rocked the Central Asian nation.

Editor's Pick

SLOWLY DISAPPEARING

As Caucasian Glaciers Melt, Locals Face the Future With Stoicism

Caucasian glaciers have lost a quarter of their surface area to climate change since the millennium.

Coronavirus Cases in Russia

11,315,801 Total Confirmed Cases
887,759 Total Active Cases
74,692 Today's Cases
10,099,937 Total Recovered
2,300 Total Critical
657 Today's Deaths
328,105 Total Deaths
77,488 Cases per Million
2,247 Deaths per Million
Data Sources
API: Open Disease Data API

highlights

lights out

‘Total Collapse’: Bishkek Businesses Reel From Massive Central Asian Blackout

The region-wide blackout left Bishkek authorities scrambling to rescue people — and dealt a devastating blow to small businesses.
‘OUR HANDS ARE TIED’

As Markets Crash and War Fears Grow, Russia’s Business Elite Suffers in Silence

Some of the country’s most successful executives are preparing for heavy losses, but unable to speak out or influence events.
hi-tech agriculture

In the World’s Biggest Country, Vertical Farming Gains Ground

Despite Russia’s status as an agricultural superpower, hi-tech, intensive, indoor farming is gaining a foothold.
red card

Russian Football Fans Plan Boycott Over Controversial Fan ID System

The backlash has caught authorities off guard and prompted a response from the Kremlin itself. 
ramping tensions

Russia-Ukraine Standoff – Daily Briefing | Jan. 25

The latest developments you need to know.
Combatting the contagion

Russia Fights Coronavirus
Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | Jan. 26
Russia Halts Orders for Second Covid Vaccine – Vedomosti
Russia Reports Record Covid-19 Cases as Omicron Gains Momentum
Australia Recognizes Russia’s Sputnik V Vaccine for Incoming Travelers

opinion

opinion Andrei Kortunov

Is There a Way Out of the Russia-NATO Talks Impasse?

opinion Mark Galeotti

London’s Ukraine Coup Claims Strain Both Belief and Consensus

opinion Michele A. Berdy

A Russian Fig is Not a Fig

opinion Dmitry Trenin

What a Week of Talks Between Russia and the West Revealed

opinion Kirill Martynov

How Alexei Navalny’s Jailing Changed Russia

opinion Neil Hauer

Will Turkey and Armenia Reach a Compromise?

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Meanwhile in Russia

prehistoric party

Bronze Age Tubes Found in Russia May Be Earliest Beer-Drinking Straws – Researchers

big baby

Moscow Zoo Welcomes Baby Yak

curb your enthusiasm

No Laughing at Weddings, Russian Region Says

four-legged firefighter

Stray Cat Joins Russian Fire Department

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Business

SHRINKING FORTUNES

Russian Billionaires Lost $28Bln in Market Sell-Off

Russian assets have been under heavy pressure amid the ongoing standoff over Ukraine.
‘OUR HANDS ARE TIED’

As Markets Crash and War Fears Grow, Russia’s Business Elite Suffers in Silence

Some of the country’s most successful executives are preparing for heavy losses, but unable to speak out or influence events.
hi-tech agriculture

In the World’s Biggest Country, Vertical Farming Gains Ground

Despite Russia’s status as an agricultural superpower, hi-tech, intensive, indoor farming is gaining a foothold.
GIG ECONOMY

New Tax Scheme Lures 4 Million Russians to Self Employment

Most of the freelancers run taxi, repair and delivery, marketing and real estate services.
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arts and life

fashion forward

St. Petersburg Fashion Concierge Makes Dreams Come True

Need a new image? Need a wardrobe overhaul? Or do you just love haute couture? We've got the fashion guide for you.
weekend kitchen

Indulge in Karlsson's Plyushki

Flash back to childhood or discover adult delights with these classic mid-century sweet pastry treats.
The MT List.

What's On in Moscow Jan. 21-23

Heavenly music, retro metro, somber remembrance and more this weekend and coming week in the Russian capital
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

A Brotherhood of Bears Flourishes Despite Russia’s Anti-LGBT Agenda

The BEARsBURG society brings together men who reject effeminate stereotypes of queerness for trips to the banya, café meet-ups, walking tours and film...
dark yet danceable

Molchat Doma: The Best Band You've Never Heard Of

This three-man band has been topping streaming charts and inspiring - oddly, in their view - a TikTok following.
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Climate

hi-tech agriculture

In the World’s Biggest Country, Vertical Farming Gains Ground

Despite Russia’s status as an agricultural superpower, hi-tech, intensive, indoor farming is gaining a foothold.
Close Call

Major Disaster Averted in Icy Kara Sea After Two Oil Barges Ran Aground

Russia’s Marine Rescue Service have described an unprecedented salvage operation as "extremely difficult" after two oil barges ran aground in the Kara...
SLOWLY DISAPPEARING

As Caucasian Glaciers Melt, Locals Face the Future With Stoicism

Caucasian glaciers have lost a quarter of their surface area to climate change since the millennium.
2021 in review

Russia’s Climate Epiphany May Be Greenwashing

Russia’s about-face toward climate change in 2021 may be little more than window dressing to protect its industrial giants, experts fear. 
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In-Depth

opinion Dmitry Trenin

What a Week of Talks Between Russia and the West Revealed

If Russia cannot achieve its strategic goals by diplomatic means, it will resort to other methods.
opinion Alexander Gabuev

Turmoil in Kazakhstan Heralds the End of the Nazarbayev Era

The protests in Kazakhstan have shown that the current model of governance has angered millions of people who missed out when the resources pie was shared...
2022 Look Ahead

Foreign Policy Experts Map Russia's Plans for 2022

The Moscow Times asked 10 commentators for their predictions for the coming year.
opinion Mark Kramer

The Derailment of Memorial’s Goals – for Now

Putin’s efforts to curtail scrutiny of the Stalin era may succeed in the short term, but Memorial's work can't be erased from the historical record.
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