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Head of Research
Renaissance Capital
I read The Moscow Times because it has a 10-year track record of producing quality independent reporting on Russia. I may not always agree with everything that it contains, but the publication is literally unique in the credibility of its reports. You get views from other publications, and news from The Moscow Times.
After surviving and thriving through the scheming and thieving of the '90s, there is nobody that can say the reporting in The Moscow Times is not its own. And that, in Russia, is unique. That it is also often the first to break the news, and is not afraid to have the more insightful commentary, is a tribute to its reporters and editing staff, but would mean little without its hard-earned reputation for independence. I look forward to another 10 years.
As an aside, I would also say that as an expat, it is always very useful to have a round-up of the day's sporting events. Indeed, in many ways, the sports pages are the unsung hero of The Moscow Times.
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James R. Shepley Professor of Public Policy Studies
Professor of Political Science
Director, DeWitt Wallace Center for Communications and Journalism at Terry Sunford Institute of Public Policy,
Duke University
I always read The Moscow Times when I'm in Moscow. When I can't get a copy of the paper, I try to read it online as often as possible.
I find the paper to be balanced and reliable. I especially appreciate the coverage that provides not only information on the events or issues, but also -- and more importantly -- a solid understanding (without tendentiousness) of the context, in terms of institutions, politics, historical setting.
I would like to read stories of somewhat greater length, when possible, that involve research and investigation -- stories that take policy issues (not just "hot" events) and trace the institutional, political and economic implications. Many of the events that are covered by MT are also covered by several other sources, both domestic and international. What MT can supply is thorough analysis (not opinion) and first-class presentation of as many dimensions of context as possible.
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Executive Director
Greenpeace Russia
Yes, I read the MT with pleasure. The paper is one among the last independently thinking outlets.
I would like to see more articles in your paper about preserving nature and the use of natural resources, although I believe you pay enough attention to these problems.
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Strategist & Deputy Head of Research
Troika Dialog
In the 7 1/2 often stomach-churning years of calling Moscow home, I have become a voracious Moscow Times reader. Why? The Moscow Times has the feel, flavor, form and fiber of a real international-quality newspaper. The news and comments are fresh and crisp, without fatty sensationalism or spicy but ultimately unsatisfying rumor-mongering or mudslinging.
From the latest Russian news and opinion to the Russian market data and features, The Moscow Times is a meaty source of credible information and ideas, rarely stale or warmed-over. In Russia's feast-or-famine market, such news and analysis is a necessary staple.
A cup of coffee and The Moscow Times serve as an excellent segue back into another hectic Moscow workday. Now, if only my coffee were as well-fortified or as inexpensive as The Moscow Times!"
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General Manager for Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Cisco Systems
The Moscow Times combines tradition and innovation. Its most hallowed tradition is to do whatever is necessary to ensure that its readers are ensured the best in the industry -- breadth and selectivity of coverage for all major events in Russia. In addition, beginning from its first publication in 1992, The Moscow Times has been very successful in its ability to create fresh, new insights into the most complex parts of Russian politics, culture and business.
Only when we realize the full scope of up-to-date news and reliable information The Moscow Times reporters provide us with can we appreciate the level of dedication to its readers this newspaper represents. Let me express my congratulations to The Moscow Times on 10 years of a very full and very productive life, and we look forward to spending your 20th anniversary with you.
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Phoenix Law Associates
I have managed law practices in Moscow since the end of 1990. The one constant during the past 10 years has been the professional and informative reporting of The Moscow Times -- and of course, the daily pleasant routine of reading the paper before the opening of business.
I have one serious complaint ?€“ spending Sundays without a Sunday Moscow Times. I told Derk Sauer that I would personally sign up the crucial mass of subscribers.
That would complete my life as an expat in Moscow. Bagels, coffee (OK maybe Starbucks too) and the Sunday paper. Happy anniversary, The Moscow Times.
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Head of Research
United Financial Group
I do read The Moscow Times, usually ahead of our morning meeting to make sure that we've missed nothing of importance across the sectors that we cover. I also, of course, read Dilbert, as analysts also need to practice a sense of humor in Russia.
I think that going back to a dedicated business section would be valuable. Instantly, I would know where to look for the business news, while now I leaf through the entire paper looking for the business stories.
It would just be faster in the morning, although there are probably many of your readers who can take a more leisurely approach in the morning where this might be less important.
Also, have a Saturday edition -- it gives people something to read at the weekend. I still find it odd to find Friday's paper at the Diner, for example. On the other hand, when you published Tuesday to Saturday, that was also a bit odd (on Monday with no paper), although you have to give the journalists some time off and six days a week is probably not feasible at this stage.
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Regional Director for Russia and the CIS
Lufthansa
Yes, I'm a steady Moscow Times reader.
I read it because it is short, informative and offers the right mix.
I especially appreciate the Russia and CIS coverage. It allows direct access to important information about the country (and countries), culture and people.
My suggestion is to focus more on real international information and not be limited to just the English-speaking part of the world. I believe that The Moscow Times is read by people of the whole expat community (and many, many Russians).
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Regional Commercial Manager Eastern Europe
British Airways
I always make a point of reading The Moscow Times, which is one of the newspapers delivered to British Airways' office every morning, when I am in Moscow.
I read The Moscow Times because it keeps me up to date with the latest news and events and because it is written in a language that I can understand.
It investigates stories thoroughly and provides an unbiased analysis on most issues. I also appreciate the fact that The Moscow Times is politically balanced.
I would like to see more actual stories from the regions. Although it is The Moscow Times, a few pages per week featuring actual events and developments in other regional governments and the main cities of Russia would most probably be in most readers' interest.
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Associate Director of Davis Center for Russian Studies
Harvard University
To put it succinctly, I am a Moscow Times junkie.
I discovered the paper during one of my visits in the early 1990s (there wasn't much at the time that was free), subscribed to it from Cambridge when it came out in magazine form and now read it daily on the Internet.
If anything, I have become overdependent on the paper.
More than any other Russian paper, in Russian or English, The Moscow Times has tracked the reform process, especially privatization.
The summary articles that re-examined the Aug. 17, 1998 crash one year later were particularly insightful.
No wonder one reader of my forthcoming book, "The Piratization of Russia" warned that I had too many citations from The Moscow Times, implying that I let the paper do too much of my research.
Yet The Moscow Times has consistently had the most objective coverage and seems to have been the least likely to allow kompromat or infomercial material to infiltrate its news coverage.
Equally important, even though it has been threatened with harassment and censorship by senior government officials for being too outspoken, The Moscow Times almost alone seems to have adhered to the standards of freedom of the press that elsewhere in Russia have become an endangered species.
While I am very satisfied with the present content of the paper, I can never read enough about the machinations of the oligarchs -- especially Putin's new ones.
It might also be useful to have a story now and then along the lines of "where are they now?" For example Smolensky, Gusinsky, Vinogradov, etc.
It would also be useful to provide brief updates on the fate of foreign investors who have been pushed out or swindled by their Russian partners or local officials. Apparently, Subway has finally won out in St. Petersburg, but Sawyer Research and Norex are still unresolved.
Unfortunately, The Moscow Times will probably have similar stories to report for at least the next decade.
But that is what makes it and Russia so interesting.
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CIS Managing Partner
Ernst & Young
My warmest congratulations on the 10th anniversary of The Moscow Times.
As a founding member of The Moscow Times, I have enjoyed reading it over the last 10 years. I find that The Moscow Times has gained a proven public trust while serving its readers with timely new information in the field of economics, finance and business.
Though news is only part of the valuable content of this publication. The business articles, career path essays, industry overviews and opinion columns provide a blend of information, which in a perfect way helps to better understand and to "feel" the Russian market and its players.
I am impressed with the level of professionalism of the reporters and editors of The Moscow Times, combining an independent mind with a sharp pen. I particularly appreciate the high standards to which you hold your independence of opinions, objective data analysis and credibility of information.
I would like to thank the whole staff of The Moscow Times, all those who report, edit, produce, distribute and support the newspaper on a daily basis and ensure that it is now and will be in the future a trusted news medium. Let me wish you healthy, prosperous and successful years ahead.
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Managing Partner
Point Passat marketing and PR agency
I read The Moscow Times every morning. It's a great way of staying on top of developments in this market as well as covering the top international news. I am always interested to read the profile pieces, as you generally manage to track down unique stories and personalities.
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International Program Director
The Lark Theater Company, New York
I find The Moscow Times an invaluable resource for following political and cultural events in Russia. While I read it regularly on the web at The Lark Theater Company in New York where I work, I have also found the paper very helpful when visiting Russia. Because the Lark is an international center for play development, and I am in the business of setting up playwright exchange programs, I am especially indebted to theater critic John Freedman for his informative lead articles and thoughtful theater criticism. So much so, in fact, that The Moscow Times has become the Lark's primary source of information about new Russian plays and playwrights. I am sure it is only a matter of time before many others in the American cultural scene begin to rely on The Moscow Times as their regular conduit to contemporary Russian culture.
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President
Alfa Bank
I congratulate the newspaper and those individuals who produce it every day. You are already the best business English-language paper in Russia. You are professional, in great demand, successful and, most important, objective. Stay true to yourselves. Best wishes.
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Director
National Theater Prize and Golden Mask Festival
The Moscow Times always meets me on time.
I really do read The Moscow Times a lot. For several reasons.
Firstly, it is a confident, rational newspaper. It's important that in Russia -- which is constantly lashed by emotions -- there is a paper that has a balanced academic tone.
Secondly, The Moscow Times is read by tens of thousands of foreigners -- people who play an active role in the life of Moscow and Russia. They do the thing I do: they work in this country. They're Muscovites, they're Russians, helping to integrate Russia into the life of Europe.
And most important, John Freedman and Raymond Stults write exceptionally on the theater in The Moscow Times. Western journalism, be it political or cultural, is very different to Russia's. For this reason, I'm always very interested in the reviews by these writers.
I would hope that they inform my fellow citizens in this city of cultural events -- even though they write in English -- and keep them interested in culture. After all, culture is one of the few areas where Russia remains an empire and Moscow a metropolis.
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Acting head of sales and trading
Prospect brokerage
I do read The Moscow Times and try to do it as regularly as possible, either in paper or electronic form.
I enjoy reading MT because it often offers a somewhat alternative, nontraditional approach to the events of our everyday lives. I like the business section for its laconic but comprehensive style.
I also used to often read the restaurant listings, full of useful and witty comments, but unfortunately the descriptions of each restaurant are no longer there.
I guess your culinary experts couldn't take it any longer.
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Country Manager
IKEA Russia
There are two very good reasons why I read The Moscow Times: First, it's in English. Second, it's free.
I read The Moscow Times as a businessman and also as a private person. The paper is quick, you can read in the morning about the news from the day before, and there's a good mixture of Russian and Western news.
When I came to work in Moscow, I intended to get a Swedish and an international newspaper subscription to get information every day. But after I found The Moscow Times, I don't have such a need anymore.
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Chairman
United Financial Group
I would like to wish The Moscow Times, and you and all of your colleagues, a very happy 10th birthday.
The Moscow Times is Moscow's sole professional business daily in English and as such it plays a very important role in providing news and information about Russia and Russian business to Western institutional investors.
In its 10 years of existence, The Moscow Times can boast of numerous organizational and creative achievements. Yet your task is far from complete, given that we are now witnessing ever-increasing interest in Russia and its political, economic and cultural life from all corners of the world. We are sure that you will continue to maintain your high level of professionalism and constantly expand your readership.
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Vice President
Mobile TeleSystems
As a reader of The Moscow Times and the business news first and foremost, I highly value the competence of your journalists, the originality with which you report stories as well as your professional intuition for sensation. I hope that The Moscow Times will remain a reliable source of topical and objective information, acquiring new readers both in Russia and abroad. I congratulate one of the most professional and authoritative publications on this auspicious date -- 10 years since the publication of the first issue. Over the years, the paper has become a quality business publication enjoying well-deserved popularity and trust. I remain a fan of your team's experience and talent and wish all the journalists future professional success, exciting publications, health and happiness.
David Johnson
Senior Fellow
Center for Defense Information and Editor Johnson's Russia List
I read The Moscow Times and have on a daily basis since 1996. For me it is simply the best source of news and analysis about developments in Russia for the English-speaking audience. I admire the informed editorial point of view, the broad range of columnists and the in-depth exploration of controversial issues. As time goes by the independence of The Moscow Times becomes more and more important.
Patrick Longuet
General Director
Auchan
I receive and read The Moscow Times every morning in my office. It provides me with news that is essential to my knowledge of Moscow, especially as I cannot read papers in Russian. From that point of view, I sometimes regret a delay in news coverage between Russian papers and MT.
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President
The American Chamber of Commerce in Russia
The Moscow Times consistently provides up-to-date information on all relevant business developments. Its special features on industry sector issues are always thoroughly researched and written in a clear style with well-argued conclusions. I'm particularly impressed with the work of Victoria Lavrentieva, Alla Startseva and Torrey Clark, but the business reporters are all first rate.
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