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A dying art

Dagestan’s Last Tightrope Walkers: A Photo Essay

A teacher keeps an ancient tradition alive in Russia's North Caucasus.
Artists remembered

10 Artists Who Were Victims of Repressions, Remembered in Street Art

The portraits of 10 famous Russian artists who fell victims to repressions in the Soviet Union are on display in Moscow.
Fire Frenzy

Game of Thrones Finale Sets Moscow Stadium Ablaze

A Song of Ice and Fire comes to Moscow one last time.
Wild ride

Spring Bike Festival Races Through Moscow

An estimated 40,000 cyclists took part in this epic bike festival.
Prison Kitchen

Moscow's Prisoners Can Handle the Heat

Inmates put their culinary skills to the test in a cooking competition.
Yekaterinburg clashes

Russian Protesters Clash With Vigilantes Over Church Construction Site, in Photos

Residents of Russian's fourth-largest city are rallying against a planned church site in a popular city park.
Russian Westeros

Moscow Metro Riders Sit Atop Game of Thrones’ Iron Throne

Three Daenerys Targaryen, Cersei Lannister and Jon Snow lookalikes paid a visit to a Moscow metro station.
sunshine city

Summer Vibes in Russia's Capital

Now that the warm weather is here to stay, Muscovites are ready to spend the season outside.
In Photos

Russia's 'Immortal Regiment' Marches On Victory Day

Each year on Victory Day, millions of people in Russia parade with portraits of relatives who fought in World War II.
In photos

Russia Marks Victory Day With Red Square Military Parade

Russia put on its annual show of military might to mark the Soviet Union's victory over the Nazis in World War II.
In photos

Moscow Kicks Off Fountain Season

There are more than 500 working fountains in Moscow. Here's a look at our favorites.
Alternative parade

Russia Celebrates the Absurd and Illogical at Annual Monstration

The odd tradition turns the political demonstration upside down.
In photos

Moscow's Labor Day Parade Draws 100K Marchers

Cities across the country hold official parades, organized street demonstrations and marches on May 1 to celebrate workers and laborers.
Red parade

Moscow Marches Toward Victory Day Parade

Muscovites are treated to a nighttime practice run ahead of the annual event that celebrates the end of World War II.
In photos

Moscow Celebrates Orthodox Easter

Muscovites including President Putin and Prime Minister Medvedev gathered at Christ the Savior Cathedral for an overnight mass.
from the archives

Remembering the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster, 33 Years Later

April 26 marks the 33rd anniversary of the world's worst nuclear disaster to date.
In Photos

Siberia Rushes to Extinguish Fast-Spreading Wildfires

The fires, which were swept in from Mongolia by high winds, have caused almost $9.4 million in damage.
In photos

Vintage Tram Cars Parade Down Moscow’s Streets

The event marked the 120-year anniversary of the Moscow tram service’s opening.
in photos

Moscow's Monuments Get a Spring Shower

The capital's famous monuments need a solid scrubbing to clean off the winter dirt.
dressed to impress

Costumed Siberian Skiers Glide on Water for End-of-Winter Extravaganza

The skiers and snowboarders of Siberia love a good costume party on the slopes.
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