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Articles by Daniil Galaydov
2020 online
Russian Covid Art and Online Culture Highlights of 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic pushed the arts to be more creative than ever imagined possible.
from the headlines
Russia’s Biggest Stories of 2020: Pandemic, Putin and Poisoning
The news that shaped the narrative throughout the year.
‘Beanpole’
Russian Film ‘Beanpole’ Awarded Top Prize by U.S. Film Critics
Former U.S. President Barack Obama put
“Beanpole” in second place in his list of favorite movies in 2020.
“Dance A Trois”
Skyscrapers Dance to Protect Yekaterinburg’s Architectural Heritage
The Kinoproba festival kicked off with a short animated film, showing famous landmark buildings in Yekaterinburg dancing together.
regional player
What Does the Nagorno-Karabakh Deal Mean for Russia?
Regional analysts disagree on whether the latest ceasefire should be treated as a Russian geopolitical victory.
CLIMATE CRISIS
Scientists Fear Arctic Sea That Didn’t Freeze Heralds Trend
A Russian expert told The Moscow Times that sea-ice coverage is shrinking 10% each decade.
Moscow Film Festival
The Moscow International Film Festival Begins Quietly But Packs a Cinematic Punch
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 42nd Moscow international Film Festival is being held in the autumn for the first time in its history.
Beat Film Festival
Beat Film Fest Kicks Off Aug. 1
The biggest documentary film festival in Russia is celebrating its tenth anniversary.
Summer Heat
Moscow’s Best Swimming Holes
Where to cool off and splash around on hot summer days.
Art Revival
Moscow Cultural Life Is Slowly Reawakening
Moscow museums are gradually opening their exhibitions to visitors as the lockdown eases.
Historical Amnesia
Zuleikha Opens Her Eyes to Dark Spots of Russian History
The Director of the series “Zuleikha” Yegor Anashkin told The Moscow Times that young actors had never heard of “dekulakization.”
Pandemic Downshifting
Coronavirus Lockdown Pushes Muscovites Into Underpaid Jobs
Four weeks into quarantine, many people are finding that state unemployment pay isn’t enough to fund life in the capital.
breathe easy
Moscow’s Air Pollution Drops As Coronavirus Lockdown Sets In
Concentrations of pollutants in the air fell almost instantly after the city's self-isolation order entered into force.
no safety net
Moscow’s Small Businesses Feel the Pinch Under Coronavirus Lockdown
Once the health crisis ends, the city's small businesses say they might not be able to bounce back.
not a vacation
Sochi Cracks Down on Tourism Surge From Putin’s Week-Long Coronavirus Holiday
Muscovites started flocking to the popular resort city despite its mayor urging them to stay away.