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colorful history

Russian Photo Colorist Brings New Life to Historic Photographs

A former German language professor shows the true colors of Russia's history — from imperial royalty to ordinary Soviet citizens.
Moscow Mayor

In Photos: 10 Years of Sobyanin’s Moscow

From urban beautification to this year's strict coronavirus lockdown, Sobyanin's tenure is one to remember.
indian summer

Muscovites Bid Farewell to Warm Fall Weather

Residents soaked in the last bits of bright fall colors before the first snow was recorded Tuesday.
handmade memorials

Armenians and Azerbaijanis in Moscow Pay Tribute to Karabakh Victims

Members of the Armenian and Azerbaijani diasporas placed flowers, signs and other memorials at their embassies.
LIFE IN THE PANDEMIC

Moscow Confronts Second Coronavirus Wave, in Photos

For the Russian capital's 12.7 million residents, life largely continues as normal — but with some restrictions.
'my dog is my coach'

Muscovites and Their Dogs Race Cross-Country for Charity

Because there's no better fitness partner than your four-legged friend.
Steel and Wind

Motorcyclists Close Out Summer at Moscow's MosMotoFest

Thousands of motorcyclists revved their engines for a ride along Moscow's Garden Ring.
Surf and turf

Moscow’s Weekend Marathons Cover Land and Sea

Running records were set near the Kremlin, while SUP surfers put on a show on the Moscow River.
Forever seventies

Soviet Classic Turns 50 at GUM AutoRally

Muscovites celebrate the beloved Zhiguli sedan.
sail away

North River Terminal Opens in Moscow After More Than A Decade

Residents in the northern part of Moscow have a new river-front park.
Art meets nature

Arkhstoyanie at Nikola-Lenivets Lazily Celebrates its 15th Year

"Laziness" was the theme of this year's landscape art festival.
TYPHOON SEASON

Typhoon Maysak Batters Russia's Far East

The storm killed at least three people and caused serious damage across the Primorye region.
SCHOOL DAYS

Day of Knowledge: Russian Kids Go Back to School

Schools reopened as coronavirus cases topped one million.
BACK TO SCHOOL

Russia Prepares for Return to School Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

New school year, new rules.
retro ride

In Memoriam: Moscow's Trolleybus System 1933-2020

The vehicles, a staple of city-dwellers' commutes for decades, have taken their final rickety ride into the sunset.
tank race

Russia Rolls Out the Tanks in Annual International War Games

The annual competitive event showcases the latest military vehicles and equipment from dozens of countries.
animal b and b

Meet the Rescued Animals at Moscow's Wildlife Rehabilitation Shelter

The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center gives rescued animals a calm environment where they can get ready to return to the wild.
back in time

Photo Exhibition Showcases Scenes From Soviet Moscow

A new exhibition explores how the capital changed and how Soviet architecture developed over the course of 60 years.
pandemic premiere

Moscow's Movie Theaters Re-Open to a Post-Lockdown World

Muscovites can once again enjoy films on the big screen — with some added restrictions.
rowdy rompers

The Mischief and Mayhem of Russian Paratroopers' Day

Russia's military parachuters let loose for a day of heavy drinking and jumping in public fountains.
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