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Navalny Rules Out Suicide in First Message From Jail
The opposition leader was jailed in one of Moscow’s most notorious prisons following his return to Russia.
NEWS ANALYSIS
‘A Step Into the Unknown’: Russians’ Relationship With Jailed Navalny Is Complicated
As the opposition activist calls for protests, polls show his support is small but growing.
warning signal
Navalny Allies Jailed, Fined as Russia Vows Protest Crackdown
The arrests and fines come as Moscow police have vowed to “suppress” the unauthorized rallies on Saturday.
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Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | Jan. 22
Second wave. Deaths approach 70,000. Mass vaccination.
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Social Media Platforms Delete Russian Posts Promoting Navalny Protests – State Censor
Russia says TikTok has deleted 38% of videos it says are inciting children to attend Saturday's unsanctioned protests.
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Dec. 25, 2020
'Twas the Night Before Christmas, Moscow 2020
A special column for a special day.
MT Feature
NEWS ANALYSIS
‘A Step Into the Unknown’: Russians’ Relationship With Jailed Navalny Is Complicated
As the opposition activist calls for protests, polls show his support is small but growing.
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TURBULENT FLIGHT
Navalny Plane Diversion Was 'Reckless,' Says Pilot of Another Hindered Flight
The pilot of a separate plane that had its landing delayed told The Moscow Times fuel ran low.
Combatting the contagion
Russia Fights Coronavirus
Jan. 22, 2021
Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | Jan. 22
Jan. 21, 2021
Russian Region Becomes First to Introduce Covid-19 'Passports'
Jan. 21, 2021
Moscow Announces 'Significant' Easing of Virus Restrictions
Jan. 20, 2021
Russia Files for Sputnik Vaccine Registration in EU
Coronavirus Cases in Russia
3,677,352
Total Confirmed Cases
527,404
Total Active Cases
0
Today's Cases
3,081,536
Total Recovered
2,300
Total Critical
0
Today's Deaths
68,412
Total Deaths
25,193
Cases per Million
469
Deaths per Million
Data Sources:
Worldometer
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Johns Hopkins
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NovelCOVID
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opinion
Judy Twigg
Russia’s Questionable Claims Overshadow Good Sputnik V Vaccine
Sputnik V appears to be a sound vaccine, but Russia damaged its scientific credibility with premature and exaggerated claims of success.
Cozy Bernie
Bernie Sanders' Viral Inauguration Memes Arrive in Russia
The Vermont senator's instantly-iconic inauguration look sent the Russian internet into an endless meme frenzy.
financial chokehold
Russia Seeks to Squeeze Out U.S.-Funded Media – NYT
RFE/RL reportedly faces steep fines in Russia for failing to label its content as produced by a “foreign agent.”
behind the fence
A Glimpse at 'Putin's Palace,' 10 Years Ago
The extravagant Black Sea mansion alleged to belong to Putin got renewed attention this week after opposition leader Alexei Navalny's investigation.
opinion
Igor Ivanov
Russia and U.S. Must Not Squander Chances For Cooperation
Sustained confrontation between Washington and Moscow would handicap Russia’s own development.
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'The Pandemic Has Affected All Companies'
DAF Trucks Rus CEO Arie Hendrikx.
Climate Crisis
Russia's Climate Emergency
Jan. 19, 2021
Russia ‘One Step Closer’ to Year-Round Sailing in Melting Arctic
Dec. 25, 2020
Scientists Sound the Alarm Over Fast-Shrinking Caspian Sea
Dec. 11, 2020
New Alliance Hopes to Raise Awareness of Arctic Environmental Crisis
Dec. 9, 2020
Study Links Siberian Wildfires to Arctic Warming
opinion
opinion
Judy Twigg
Russia’s Questionable Claims Overshadow Good Sputnik V Vaccine
opinion
Alexander Baunov
Putin, Poison, and Self-Inflicted Wounds: Navalny’s Return to Russia
opinion
Igor Ivanov
Russia and U.S. Must Not Squander Chances For Cooperation
opinion
Mark Galeotti
Medvedev Sets Out His Stand For Rapprochement With U.S., Relevance For Himself
opinion
Lincoln Pigman
What Biden’s Team Tells Us About His Russia Policy
opinion
Alexei Zakharov
Russians See Sputnik V Vaccine as Kremlin Prestige Project
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Meanwhile in Russia
Cozy Bernie
Bernie Sanders' Viral Inauguration Memes Arrive in Russia
a career change
Russian Janitor’s Mock GQ Photoshoot Pays Off
FROSTY TRADITION
Putin Takes Icy Dip in Orthodox Christian Ritual
swim to your own beat
Russian Swimmer's Underwater Dances Take Over TikTok
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Business
TOUGH RESPONSE
MEPs: Sanction Oligarchs, Stop Nord Stream 2 After Navalny Detention
A European Parliament motion calls for an end to the controversial pipeline, but officials warn the EU can do little to stop it.
INVESTMENT DROUGHT
Russia Sees Lowest Foreign Investment Since 1994
FDI was down 95% in 2020 amid the economic fallout of the pandemic.
MAIDEN VOYAGE
Russia ‘One Step Closer’ to Year-Round Sailing in Melting Arctic
An icebreaker has sailed the Northern Sea Route for this first time in winter months.
FINAL SALVO
U.S. Sanctions Russian Ship Over Nord Stream 2
The outgoing Donald Trump administration has been stepping up efforts to hamper the almost-completed pipeline.
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arts and life
NIPPY DIP
Russians Celebrate Epiphany With a Bone-Chilling Bath
Both believers and non-believers take the plunge.
BITTER HOMECOMING
Chaos as Poisoned Opposition Figure Navalny Comes Home
Alexei Navalny came back to Russia after recovering in Germany from a poisoning attack that Western experts concluded was Novichok.
big chill
First Snowstorm of 2021 Blankets Moscow in Real Russian Winter
A Balkan cyclone brought heavy snow and freezing temperatures to the capital.
cold rush
In Photos: How Russians Celebrate the Winter Holidays
From beloved wintertime activities to New Year and Orthodox Christmas, the first week of the year is one of the most festive times in Russia.
theater life
A New Kind of Theater Beats the Coronavirus Blues
St. Petersburg's Pop-Up Theater keeps the audience entertained and engaged outside a theater.
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In-Depth
2021 LOOK AHEAD
Russia in 2021: Will the Economy Recover?
Russia’s economy is handling the coronavirus better than most. But austerity, bruised businesses and cautious consumers set the stage for a slow recovery...
2021 LOOK AHEAD
Russia in 2021: A Corporate Reckoning?
The pandemic exposed deep divides in Russia’s corporate world. How will the recovery play out?
Tug-of-war
With Lake Baikal’s Key Protections Set to Expire, Russian Eco-Activists Sound the Alarm
Environmental experts and activists say upcoming deregulation could do significant harm to the lake's unique ecosystem.
opinion
Michael Kofman
A Look at the Military Lessons of the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
It would be a mistake for great and middle powers to ignore the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
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