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Articles by Sonia Kopelev

WOMEN'S DAY STRIKE

Russian Women Strike for Equal Rights

Russian women gathered across the nation ahead of International Women's day to strike for equal rights.
‘Love is stronger than fear’

Russian Women Form Human Chain Following Navalny Protest Crackdown

The Valentine’s Day symbol of solidarity was inspired by last summer’s women-led protests in Belarus.
RUSSIA IN 2020

Russia’s Environmental Disasters in 2020

From forest fires larger than some European countries to historic oil spills, Russia's ecosystems faced unprecedented impacts this year. 
weekend profile

A Tolstoy Descendant Returns to His Roots in Yasnaya Polyana

Ilya Tolstoy left a journalism career in the big city for his ancestor’s famous estate. Now his new apple business is bearing fruit.
MUSCOVITES REACT

Muscovites Talk About Coronavirus, Moscow’s QR Code System

The Moscow Times spoke to local Muscovites to see how they really feel about the coronavirus measures being taken in the nation's capital.
SAVING THE FUTURE

'Solidarity is Always the Best Answer'

Swiss Ambassador Rossier makes sure Russian children don't miss their cancer treatments.
winning designs

'How Things Can Be': Young Russian Architects Reinvent Cityscapes

An architectural competition seeks to bring young voices into Russia's future.