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both sides
Kremlin Slams Brutality, Provocations in Belarus After Protester’s Death
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov criticized both unprovoked police brutality and provocations by protesters.
'like a teenager on instagram'
‘A Ward Boss With Nukes’: Obama Unloads on Putin in New Memoir
The former U.S. president shared his unfiltered thoughts on Putin and Russia in his newly published memoir.
vaccine influence
Putin Urges BRICS to Mass Produce Russian Covid-19 Vaccines
He didn't specify what broader efforts between the five countries to mass produce the vaccines would entail.
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Record-breaking new cases. Deaths surpass 33,000. Vaccine race.
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BELARUS CRACKDOWN
Over 1,000 Belarus Protesters Detained Amid Ongoing Protests
The political crisis in Belarus shows no signs of slowing down as protesters continue to take to the streets.
Latest Podcast
Nov. 6, 2020
Getting the Electoral College Right in Russian
You know how you sometimes wish your language had a foreign word in it? I want выборщик.
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RISING TENSIONS
Shock and Fear Grips Chechens in France After Teacher’s Beheading by 'One of Our Own'
Chechen emigres are worried the killing will lead to stigmatization, or worse, deportation back to Chechnya.
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SOVIET LEGACY
A Russian Town Gets Rid of Its Lenin Street and Emotions Run High
Tarusa’s decision to rename streets honoring communist leaders has exposed Russia’s complicated relationship with its past.
Combatting the contagion
Russia Fights Coronavirus
Nov. 17, 2020
Putin Urges BRICS to Mass Produce Russian Covid-19 Vaccines
Nov. 17, 2020
Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | Nov. 17
Nov. 17, 2020
Russia Sees Record Daily Virus Deaths as Regions Struggle
Nov. 17, 2020
Mutating Coronavirus Discovered in Siberia
Coronavirus Cases in Russia
1,971,013
Total Confirmed Cases
461,178
Total Active Cases
0
Today's Cases
1,475,904
Total Recovered
2,300
Total Critical
0
Today's Deaths
33,931
Total Deaths
13,504
Cases per Million
232
Deaths per Million
Data Sources:
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Johns Hopkins
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NovelCOVID
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limited movement
As Russia Eases Its Border Restrictions, Who Is Able to Enter?
More than 15 countries now have direct flights to Russia, but travel restrictions remain in place for most visitors.
scorched earth
In Photos: Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh Burn Down Homes Ahead of Azerbaijan Handover
Armenians fleeing ceded districts are burning their homes to ash, making them unusable for future Azerbaijani residents.
real heroes needed
Chechnya Should Replace Marvel Superhero Mural With ‘Real Heroes,’ Kadyrov Says
Kadyrov fears Chechnya's children will abandon their heritage in favor of the Marvel universe.
TECH-SAVVY TEACHING
‘Geek Teachers’ Innovate Russian Classrooms
A project founded by two young teachers has supported remote learning during the coronavirus pandemic.
cutting the red tape
Everything You Need to Know About Russia’s New E-Visas
Citizens of 52 countries will be able to visit Russia in just a few clicks once pandemic border restrictions are lifted.
Climate Crisis
Russia's Climate Emergency
Nov. 10, 2020
Arctic Archipelago Sees October Temps 10 Degrees Hotter Than Normal
Nov. 6, 2020
Scientists Fear Arctic Sea That Didn’t Freeze Heralds Trend
Nov. 2, 2020
Russian Arctic Sea Fails to Freeze
Oct. 28, 2020
New Methane Discharge Discovered in Russia's Arctic – Guardian
opinion
opinion
Elena Agarkova Belov
Russia Should Get Behind Arctic Ban on Dirty Fuel
opinion
Carey Cavanaugh
Diplomacy, Not War, Should Have Fixed Nagorno-Karabakh
opinion
Vladimir Frolov
No Longer 'Ours': With a Biden White House, the Kremlin Is Facing a Tough New Reality
opinion
Thomas de Waal
A Precarious Peace for Karabakh
opinion
Mark Galeotti
Russian Ceasefire Deal in Nagorno-Karabakh Marks Slow, Painful End of Empire in the South Caucasus
opinion
Ilya Klishin
Great Russian Literature Versus One Tweet by Stephen King
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real heroes needed
Chechnya Should Replace Marvel Superhero Mural With ‘Real Heroes,’ Kadyrov Says
morbid motorway
Russian Town Dusts Highway With Sand, Human Bones
pup on a pedestal
Turkmenistan Leader Immortalizes His Favorite Dogs With Giant Gilded Statue
fashion imitates life
Moscow's Cityscape Inspires Special-Edition Nike Sneakers
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Business
opinion
Elena Agarkova Belov
Russia Should Get Behind Arctic Ban on Dirty Fuel
Russia is watering down a block on heavy fuel oil — a toxic pollutant — in the Arctic. That could be a dangerous mistake.
news
Russia Records 3.6% GDP Fall in Third Quarter
Economic slowdown moderated over summer months, official statistics show, but second wave has put the economy back under pressure.
CALVEY CASE
Russia Lifts House Arrest on Michael Calvey
Star investor, Baring Vostok founder freed from house arrest weeks after resolving civil claims.
DEBT CRISIS
Russia’s Ingushetia Region on Brink of Bankruptcy
The North Caucasus region is deep in the red. It could be the first domino to fall in a looming regional debt crisis.
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arts and life
TECH-SAVVY TEACHING
‘Geek Teachers’ Innovate Russian Classrooms
A project founded by two young teachers has supported remote learning during the coronavirus pandemic.
art of russian cuisine
A Persimmon Primer
What are those bright orange fruits at the fall market? And how do you eat them?
unorthodox cameo
Soviet Rock Legend Viktor Tsoi Absent From Newest Biopic
The controversial "Tsoi," which centers around his death in 1990, uses a neural network-generated image of the rocker.
RUSSIAN NETFLIX
Netflix to Provide Movies Dubbed In Russian
The streaming service will also provide more Russian-language choices.
opinion
Ilya Klishin
Great Russian Literature Versus One Tweet by Stephen King
Why Russians still lose their heads over comments made by Western movie critics.
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opinion
Vladimir Frolov
No Longer 'Ours': With a Biden White House, the Kremlin Is Facing a Tough New Reality
The problem for Moscow is not so much the deterioration of relations under Biden: it is the readiness of the White House to minimize these relations.
opinion
Nigel Gould-Davies
Russia Policy Priorities for a Biden Presidency
A Biden administration would see a major shift in presidential attitudes towards Russia and Putin personally, which is unlikely to be welcome in Moscow...
paranoia surge
Soviet Diehards and Covid-19 Conspiracies: Inside Russia’s Anti-5G Movement
In a country widely viewed as the home of global disinformation, a Western conspiracy theory is flourishing.
opinion
Fyodor Lukyanov
Is Russia's Dialogue with the EU Coming to an End?
Sergei Lavrov's recent comments on the EU may sound extreme, but they were a long time in the making.
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