Support The Moscow Times!
Contribute today

Currency Reserves Climb

By The Moscow Times

Russia’s international currency and gold reserves, the world’s third largest, climbed $2 billion in the week ended July 16 to $469.3 billion, the Central Bank said Thursday.

That is the highest level since November 2008, according to Bloomberg data. 

(Bloomberg)


Read more

The golden rule

Be Kinder, Think Tank Tells Pro-Putin Leaders Ahead of Vote

Lawmakers have been advised to temper their "punishment- and ban-related agenda" if they want to keep their majority.
Big influencers

Forbes Ranks Russia’s Richest Instagrammers

Socialite Ksenia Sobchak and MMA star Khabib Nurmagomedov are two of the best-known names on the list.
Religious dialogue

Islam and Orthodox Christianity Have the Same Values, Putin Says

It is "essential" to preserve these values, the Russian president said.
nuclear waters

Russian Watchdog Detects ‘Radiation Incident’ in South China Sea

A Rospotrebnadzor statement said radiation levels are not high enough to threaten the Russian population.

Independent journalism isn’t dead. You can help keep it alive.

As the only remaining independent, English-language news source reporting from Russia, The Moscow Times plays a critical role in connecting Russia to the world.

Editorial decisions are made entirely by journalists in our newsroom, who adhere to the highest ethical standards. We fearlessly cover issues that are often considered off-limits or taboo in Russia, from domestic violence and LGBT issues to the climate crisis and a secretive nuclear blast that exposed unknowing doctors to radiation.

As we approach the holiday season, please consider making a one-time donation — or better still a recurring donation — to The Moscow Times to help us continue producing vital, high-quality journalism about the world’s largest country.