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Russian, Ukrainian Photographers Shortlisted for World’s Top Award

The Moscow Times presents works by photographers shortlisted for this year's Sony World Photography Awards.

Russians Race Across Baikal in Icy Marathon Sprint

Each year, racers bike, ski and skate across 210 kilometers of ice and snow on Lake Baikal. Are you up for the challenge?

Navalny Supporters Stage Flashlight Protests, in Photos

Thousands participated in Belarus-style neighborhood gatherings in support of the jailed opposition leader.

In Photos: Love Is in the Air on Russian Valentine's Day

Muscovites went all-out on the most romantic holiday of the year.

In Photos: Record-Breaking Cold Grips Moscow

Muscovites are living through the coldest February of the decade.

In Photos: Russia Cracks Down on Navalny Protesters Following Prison Ruling

More than 1,400 people were detained amid the harsh, widespread police crackdown.

Against all odds

In Photos: Navalny Protests Sweep Moscow Despite Crackdown

Thousands marched through Russia's capital on Sunday despite a lockdown and mass arrests.

behind the fence

A Glimpse at 'Putin's Palace,' 10 Years Ago

The extravagant Black Sea mansion alleged to belong to Putin got renewed attention this week after opposition leader Alexei Navalny's investigation.

Russians Celebrate Epiphany With a Bone-Chilling Bath

Both believers and non-believers take the plunge.

BITTER HOMECOMING

Chaos as Poisoned Opposition Figure Navalny Comes Home

Alexei Navalny came back to Russia after recovering in Germany from a poisoning attack that Western experts concluded was Novichok.

First Snowstorm of 2021 Blankets Moscow in Real Russian Winter

A Balkan cyclone brought heavy snow and freezing temperatures to the capital.

In Photos: How Russians Celebrate the Winter Holidays

From beloved wintertime activities to New Year and Orthodox Christmas, the first week of the year is one of the most festive times in Russia.

photo flashback

Russia in 2020: The Year in Photos

A look back at the images that defined 2020 in Russia — from snapshots of everyday life to historic moments that will be remembered for years to come...

season of lights

In Photos: Moscow Gears Up for the New Year

The Russian capital's extravagant holiday decorations are a much-needed antidote to the long, dark winter nights.

In Photos: Russians Embrace a True Siberian Winter

Life goes on, even at minus 50 C.

Museum of Self-Isolation Opens To Empty Halls

Museum of Moscow and Triumf Gallery have been collecting art and stories of self-isolation.

In Photos: Russia Rolls Out Sputnik Vaccine

The first non-trial vaccinations with Russia's Covid-19 vaccine have begun, starting with medics, teachers and social workers.

Moscow Skates Through the Pandemic at Outdoor Ice Rinks

Outdoor ice skating rinks opened over the weekend despite the pandemic.

Moscow Welcomes Winter's First Snowfall

A Scandinavian cyclone transformed the capital into a winter wonderland.

all of the lights

Moscow Prepares for Pandemic New Year's

This year's festivities may be canceled, but that's not stopping the Russian capital from going all-out with the decorations.

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