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Inside Russia’s ‘Micro-Politics’: Ethnographer Jeremy Morris on the Quiet Resilience of Daily Life

The Moscow Times speaks to the British ethnographer about his latest book.

Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze Throws Russian Civil Society Into Crisis

Some are calling it the biggest challenge for financing civil society since the Kremlin introduced its “undesirable” organization law in 2015.

Russian Independent Media Uncover Dozens of Faked Stories by Freelance Reporter

The reporter told MT that she deliberately fabricated stories and described her actions as “long-running trolling.”

Russia’s Opposition, Past and Future: A Conversation With Jan Matti Dollbaum

The prominent scholar of contemporary Russian politics discusses how Russia's opposition has evolved since the invasion of Ukraine and what lies ahead...

How Are Ukrainian Drones Targeting Russia's Far North?

Ukrainian drones have targeted Russia's Murmansk region at least twice over the past month, marking the deepest strikes inside Russia since the start of...

U.S. Debate Night: Trump and Harris Spar Over Russia and Ukraine

The candidates’ starkly different views on foreign policy, especially on the war in Ukraine, led to some of the night’s most heated exchanges.

Russia Is Preparing New Tax Hikes. Here’s Why.

As military spending soars, the Finance Ministry seeks to move away from the flat income tax that was long a cornerstone of Putin’s economic policy.

Tension and Unease for Russians in Finland Amid Border Shutdown

Russians living in the Nordic country are coming under increasing scrutiny as Helsinki weighs how to respond to a “hybrid attack” from Moscow.

An African Student’s Murder Sheds Light on Russia’s Race Problem

While the Kremlin casts itself as a friend of Africa, persistent racism toward African students inside the country paints a different picture.

Navalny Allies Stage Global Anti-Putin Protests on Poisoning Anniversary

Inside Russia, where protest activity is tightly controlled, single-person demonstrations were seen in several cities.

Russia’s Surging Trade With China Creates Infrastructure Headaches

Russia’s logistics network is creaking under the weight of record trade with Asia.

Prigozhin Charged With 'Inciting Armed Revolt' After Vowing to Stop 'Evil' Military Leadership

The Wagner mercenary group leader now faces 12 to 20 years in prison.

Georgia Becomes Marriage Hub for Russian Emigres Amid Uncertainty of War

“There was so much uncertainty,” said newlywed Alexei Yermolaev. “We needed to somehow ‘lock in’ our relationship.”

Lifting of Russia Flight, Visa Restrictions Deepens Georgia’s Geopolitical Dilemma

Analysts say Russia may be seeking to further drive a wedge between Georgia and the West — putting Tbilisi’s delicate balancing act to the test.

Kremlin Drone Strike: Ukrainian Attack or False Flag?

Two main theories have emerged about the drone strike on the Kremlin carried out in the early hours of Wednesday.

7 Known 'Wagner Cemeteries' in Russia and Occupied Ukraine

Most of the graves are identical, with each bearing a sign reading: "Blood. Honor. Motherland. Courage. PMC Wagner."

Wagner Graveyard for Ukraine War Dead Discovered in Siberia

The previously unreported 53 graves are in a corner of Aleksandrovsky cemetery some 11 kilometers from regional capital Irkutsk.