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In Photos: Russia's Muslims Mark Eid al-Adha

Millions of believers across the country joined in celebrations of one of the two main festivals in Islam.

On This Day in 1995, a Devastating Earthquake Struck Sakhalin

The 7.1-magnitude earthquake wiped out the oil-producing town of Neftegorsk.
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In Photos: Wildfires Tear Across Russia's Far East

States of emergency have been declared in the republic of Buryatia and the Zabaikalsky region as wildfires blaze across the regions.
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In Photos: Russia Marks 80 Years Since Soviet WWII Victory With Grandiose Military Parade

Joined by over two dozen foreign leaders, President Vladimir Putin oversaw the parade of over 11,000 Russian soldiers and members of the security services...
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In Photos: Schools Across Russia and Occupied Ukraine Hold Anti-Terrorism Drills

Photos circulated online showed adults armed with mock assault rifles and pistols, sometimes pointing the weapons at teachers and students.
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In Photos: Kyiv Reels From Deadly Russian Missile Attack

At least eight people were killed and dozens injured in the deadliest attack on the Ukrainian capital in months.
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In Photos: The Works of Sculptor Zurab Tsereteli

Tsereteli, the former chief artist of the Soviet Foreign Ministry, who died on Monday night, left an indelible impression on the landscape of Moscow.
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In Photos: Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Russia

Thousands of Muslims across the country marked the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
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In Photos: The Kursk Region Town of Sudzha Following Ukraine's Withdrawal

Sudzha was recaptured by Russian forces this month after months of Ukrainian occupation.
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Russia’s Tatarstan, Central Asian Diaspora Celebrate Nowruz

Persian and Turkic communities worldwide joined in celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New Year.
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In Photos: Russians Mark 11 Years Since Annexation of Crimea

The annexation has become a key part of the Kremlin's patriotic propaganda efforts.
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In Photos: Russians Burn Fortress Effigy to Mark Maslenitsa Holiday

At the Nikola-Lenivets art park, festival-goers celebrated the end of winter by watching a massive wooden fortress burn while wearing traditional costumes...
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In Photos: Russians, Foreign Ambassadors Pay Tribute to Nemtsov 10 Years After His Assassination

Memorials to the slain opposition leader appeared across the country in addition to the site near the Kremlin where Nemtsov was killed.
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In Photos: Remembering Boris Nemtsov's Life, 10 Years After His Murder

The opposition politician was shot and killed steps away from the Kremlin 10 years ago today.
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In Photos: Russians Stage Muted Protests on War's Third Anniversary

Despite public anti-war statements being forbidden by Russian law, small expressions of dissent could be seen across the country.
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In Photos: Ukrainian Cities Before and After Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion

Three years of Russia’s full-scale invasion have left deep scars on cities across Ukraine.
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In Photos: Navalny Supporters Pay Tribute on Anniversary of Kremlin Critic's Death

Supporters laid flowers, signs and other items at memorials in cities across Europe as well as across Russia.
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In Photos: Moscow Prepares to Celebrate Chinese New Year

Red decorations can be seen across the Russian capital ahead of the holiday.
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In Photos: Ukraine Evacuates Civilians from Key Stronghold of Pokrovsk as Russians Advance

Russian forces have been approaching Pokrovsk, a key logistics outpost for Kyiv in the frontline Donetsk region, for months.
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In Photos: New Tatar State Academic Theater Building Opens in Kazan

The new building of the Galiasgar Kamal Tatar State Academic Theater incorporates elements of nature, Kazan, and Tatar national symbols.
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