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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.
difficult road

Russia's Transgender People in Their Own Words

Lawmakers recently introduced legislation that will have profound implications for the country’s transgender population.
Navy on the Neva

Russia's Naval Fleet Goes on Display in Annual Parade

The parade in St. Petersburg took place as President Vladimir Putin has boasted of the Navy's growing capabilities.
northern blaze

In Photos: Disastrous Wildfires Sweep Siberia

The forest fires have covered an area larger than Greece and are emitting black smog that harms nearby populations.
POST-QUARANTINE CULTURE

Moscow's Museums Welcome Back Visitors With New Exhibitions

A look at what's going on in Moscow’s post-lockdown arts scene.
virus visuals

Russia Pays Tribute to Coronavirus Doctors With Murals

Russia's fight against coronavirus is being transformed into large pieces of art across the country.
vivid portraits

Magnum Photographs at St. Petersburg Manege Exhibition Hall

A show of brilliant photographs from 73 years of Soviet and Russian life.
POST-LOCKDOWN LIFESTYLE

Russia Emerges From Coronavirus Quarantine, in Photos

Russians across the country try their best to enjoy summer amid the pandemic.
v-day display

In Photos: Russia's Post-Coronavirus WWII Parade Marks 75 Years Since Soviet Victory

Postponed by the coronavirus, Russia's Victory Day parade showcased the country's military might.
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