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Russian Paratroopers Descend on Moscow for Holiday Revelry

With its public revelry that occasionally descends into chaos, Paratroopers' Day is one of Moscow's best-known summer traditions.

Russian Athletes' Glorious Medal Moments

The Olympians are competing under a neutral Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) flag.

In Photos: Russia's Warships Take Center Stage in St. Petersburg

Speaking on the sidelines of the naval parade, President Vladimir Putin boasted of Russia's naval prowess.

ethnographic extravaganza

6th World Folkloriada Kicks Off in Russia's Bashkortostan

Folk performers from across the globe gather to celebrate traditional music and dance.

In Photos: Moscow Slammed By Fierce Summer Rainstorm

The city's record-breaking heatwave broke as the skies opened up.

sweltering record

In Photos: Moscow Scorched By Record Summer Heatwave

Staying cool in Russia's capital requires creativity when the temperatures are this high.

operation barbarossa

Moscow Photo Exhibition Marks 80th Anniversary of Nazi WWII Invasion

"Live to Win" features iconic works from famous Soviet photographers depicting Soviet military life during World War II.

In Photos: Moscow Cheers for Russia in Euro 2020 Fan Zone

Those who couldn't make it to St. Petersburg can still watch their favorite teams on the big screen.

Moscow Re-Introduces Restrictions as Virus Surges

Russia's capital announced new curbs on recreation and nightlife and a "non-working week" in hopes of slowing new Covid-19 cases.

‘Ring of Fire’ Solar Eclipse Blazes Over Russia – In Photos

The rare phenomenon was visible in many parts of Russia.

different, but the same

Photographer’s Love Letter to Post-Soviet Urban Monotony Comes to Moscow

How many differences can you spot?

Scenes From Russia's Landmark Business Forum

Russia pulled out all the stops for its first St. Petersburg International Economic Forum since the start of the pandemic.

Experience the Moskvitch Automotive Dream

The Moscow Transport Museum has launched an innovative show about a once-innovative car.

'The Last Bell': Russia's High School Seniors Celebrate Leaving

The last day of school is one of friendship, laughter and tears.

Andrei Sakharov Centennial

Celebrating the Life and Work of Andrei Sakharov

The renowned physicist, writer and defender of human rights would have been 100 years old today.

too hot to handle

In Photos: Muscovites Battle Record-Breaking Heatwave

The mercury in the Russian capital rose to 29.2 degrees Celsius this week, beating the previous record set in 1897.

Moscow's Fountains Reopen to Mark Summer's Arrival

Muscovites can beat the heat with the more than 600 fountains across the capital this summer.

breaking the fast

In Photos: Russia's Muslims Mark Ramadan's End on Eid al-Fitr

Celebrations were muted for a second year in a row due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

'huge and unexpected loss'

Russians Mark Day of Mourning After School Shooting

Nine people, mostly children, were killed in one of the country's worst shooting incidents in recent history.

In Photos: Russia Marks 76 Years of WWII Victory With Red Square Parade

The landmark procession aimed to boost patriotic sentiment at home and project Russia's military might abroad amid historic tensions.

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