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federation council

Same-Sex Adoptions Will Lead to Human Extinction, Russian Speaker Says

“There are basic ingredients for happiness that are universal," the upper house speaker said.

Oil giant

Rosneft Wants Massive Tax Break for Arctic Investment, Media Reports

Rosneft could invest up to 8.5 trillion rubles ($135.2 billion) in the Arctic in return.

intercepted

Nixon Fan Detained in Russia for Installing Plaque to U.S. President

The 75-year-old was detained for organizing an unauthorized event, activists said.

watch your mouth

Russian Communists Call to Ban Georgian Khinkali and Khachapuri

“We want adequate responses to the disrespect emanating from Georgia."

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Opposition Demands

Moscow Police Detain Opposition Politicians Rallying for Inclusion on City Legislature Ballot

They also cleared up to 2,000 demonstrators on Sunday who protested outside Moscow’s City Hall and election commission.

opinion

Leonid Bershidsky

Populist Voters Don’t Mind Putin’s Help

Matteo Salvini and other populist leaders are learning that Russian “interference” may not be a vote-killer.

opinion

Justice Is Never Too Late for Natalya Estemirova, Russian Activist Killed 10 Years Ago

The activist was was kidnapped in Chechnya and murdered on July 15, 2009.

Long read

Crime, Torture and Punishment in a Moscow Suburb

Viktor Lukyan, sentenced to six years for murder, had little chance of a fair trial under a system that presumes defendants are guilty.

Long read

Julia's Phillips' 'Disappearing Earth'

Julia Phillips' novel follows the people of Kamchatka as they respond to the abduction of two young women.

opinion

Leonid Bershidsky

Populist Voters Don’t Mind Putin’s Help

opinion

Justice Is Never Too Late for Natalya Estemirova, Russian Activist Killed 10 Years Ago

opinion

Konstantin Kazenin

After Ingushetia, What Is Moscow's New Political Logic for the North Caucasus?

opinion

Michele A. Berdy

The Connotation Conundrum

opinion

How Successful Is Russia's Military Propaganda Media?

opinion

Michele A. Berdy

On Your Russian Feet

watch your mouth

Russian Communists Call to Ban Georgian Khinkali and Khachapuri

Forbidden food

Nude ‘Divine Shawarma’ Ad Sparks Fury of Russian Church

Historic Find

Remains of One of Napoleon's 1812 Generals Believed to Be Found in Russia

For the gram

Instagram Influencers Flock to Chemical-Laden Waters of ‘Russia's Maldives’

More meanwhile in russia

eco church

Russia Inc. Gets Environment Wake-Up Call From Church of England

This year has seen a substantial increase in investors' environmental concerns.

regional investment

Yandex, Uber Joint Venture to Buy Vezet Group Call Centers in Russia

The company will invest in the Russian regions.

american barrels

U.S. Oil Makes It to Ukraine in Another Blow for Moscow

Problems over contaminated oil and political pressure are squeezing Russian exports.

small business pessimism

Russia Is No Country for Business – Poll

Two-thirds of entrepreneurs called the environment unfavorable.

Cultural clips

On This Day Anton Chekhov Died

Anton Chekhov died at a spa in Germany on this day.

Cultural clips

On This Day Writer Isaac Babel Was Born

A brilliant writer with a tragic fate was born in Odessa on this day.

Long read

Julia's Phillips' 'Disappearing Earth'

Julia Phillips' novel follows the people of Kamchatka as they respond to the abduction of two young women.

Religious Celebration

Russian Buddhists Celebrate Kalachakra Religious Festival in Siberia

The Buddhist Kalachakra festival celebrates world peace and harmony.

What's on

Concerts, Night Runs and Cucumbers

If you are in or near Moscow this weekend, here's some surprising things you can do.

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