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Moscow Rolls Out the Runway for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

The who's-who of Russian style flocked to the front row to catch a glimpse at the fierce fashions.
history and heritage

Kolomenskoye: Moscow's Hidden Gem

The capital's southern Kolomenskoye estate is a true gem well worth a visit.
Simply stunning

A Celebration of Gennady Bodrov's 'A Simple Motif'

2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the artist Gennady Bodrov's tragic death.
UEFA Calling

Russia Storms Its Way Into Euro 2020

Team Russia thrashes Cyprus to make it to UEFA Euro 2020.
autumn days

Russia's Golden Fall Comes to Moscow's Historic Kuskovo Estate

The Kuskovo Estate is one of the most picturesque places in Russia's capital — especially when it's covered in fall foliage.
In the wild

Putin Celebrates His Birthday

President Vladimir Putin turns 67 today.
autumn hues

Summer Falls Away, in Photos

Moscow is settling into colder nights, shorter days and plenty of beautiful foliage.
Feel the fantasy

Russia Puts on the Cosplay at Moscow Comic-Con

Comic book lovers flocked to Moscow for this week's massive comic convention.
russian cosplay

'War and Peace' Festival Brings the Past to Life in Present-Day Russia

Nothing says “Russia” quite like a live re-enactment of Leo Tolstoy’s epic novel “War and Peace.”
Through the years

Jacques Chirac's Photo Ops With Russian Leaders

The late former French president was photographed with every Russian and Soviet leader since Brezhnev.
War Walk

Russians Relive WWII Experience in Life-Size Exhibition in St. Petersburg

The immersive panorama features street skirmishes, life-size tanks and trenches.
It's lit

'Circle of Light' Shines Bright in Moscow

The Russian capital's iconic architecture gets a whole new look when the sun goes down.
expand your horizons

Moscow's Inspiring New Cultural Season Opens

2019 is Russia's Year of Theater.
everyone's invited

Moscow's Big Weekend Out: From Puppies to Public Buses

Summer may be over, but Muscovites still had a weekend packed with parades, marathons and street-filling fun.
Runway robes

Russian Priests Hit the Streets in St. Petersburg

Russian Orthodox priests donned their finest golden robes for a mass procession in honor of legendary leader St. Alexander Nevsky.
capital celebrations

Moscow Celebrates Its 872nd Birthday, in Photos

Moscow pulls out all the stops to mark City Day with concerts, games, fireworks and more.
Yurt summit

Mongolia Welcomes Putin With Military Pomp, Vivid Performances

Putin has called relations between Russia and Mongolia "brotherly" — and his meeting with Mongolia's president really showed it.
By hand

Russia’s Young Innovators Build the Future at Rukami Festival

Young people from across Russia showed off their ideas on how digital evolution will shape our lives.
Goodbye summer

Reliving the News Highlights of Summer 2019 in Russia (in Pictures)

It was a season of protests, wildfires and floods — but also one of celebration and joy.
Big bands

Russia Hosts International Military Band March-Off

Thirty orchestras from 12 countries are taking part in this year's event and competing for the audience's admiration.
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