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Domestic pivot

The Highlights of Putin’s Federal Assembly Address

Putin gave a speech to 2,000 senior government officials on Wednesday.

Venezuelan crisis

Venezuela Accepts Shipment of Russian Humanitarian Aid — Reports

Maduro earlier said Russia had shipped 300 tons of medicine and medical equipment to Caracas.

baring vostok

The Latest on U.S. Investor Calvey's Detention in Russia on Fraud Charges

The latest updates on the arrest of Michael Calvey.

SABER RATTLING

Putin: If Washington Deploys Missiles in Europe, We'll Target U.S.

In his toughest remarks yet on a potential new arms race, Putin said Russia was not seeking confrontation.

opinion

U.S. Investor Calvey's Arrest Just Another Brick in the Wall

The Calvey affair will give Russia’s image yet another bloody nose, but its nose was already bleeding.

religious crackdown

7 Jehovah’s Witnesses Brutally Tortured in Russia, Spokesman Says

The victims were reportedly stripped, suffocated, doused with water and shocked with stun guns.

animal rights

Greenpeace Demands Release of Whales Held Captive in Russia

More than 100 orcas and belugas are believed to be held in so-called “whale jails” in Far East Russia.

toxic air

Residents of Smog-Hit Russian Town Sue Over Health Complications

Locals blamed a mining company for attempting to hide what they called an 'ecological tragedy.'

opinion

It’s Time for Russia to Get Serious About Climate Change

The polar bear invasion is just a preview of the challenges to come if Russia doesn't start tackling climate change.

opinion

U.S. Investor Calvey's Arrest Just Another Brick in the Wall

opinion

It’s Time for Russia to Get Serious About Climate Change

opinion

Stanislav Andreichuk for Riddle

The Kremlin Is Co-Opting Russia’s Youth

opinion

Leonid Bershidsky

Why Russia Can Afford to Jail U.S. Investors

opinion

Leonid Bershidsky

Trump Can’t Drive Europe Into Russia's Arms

opinion

Russia and Ukraine: A Destructive Codependency

On the loose

Cats Take Over St. Petersburg Flat, Flood Downstairs Neighbors

steamy comeback

Russian Retro Steam Train Returns to the Tracks

Puerto Russia

Daddy Yankee Promotes Russian Deadpool Dancing Video

Frozen fishing

Ice Fishing on a Russian River

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City Break

Get Out of Town! Go to Tula

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Golden mask

Celebrate Russia On Stage

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Looking back

A Look Back at 155 Years of the Moscow Zoo, in Pictures

From baby chimps and hippos to anti-aircraft guns during World War II, the Moscow zoo has had a rich 155-year history.

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