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countryside charm

Welcome to Bekhovo, Russia's 'Best Village for Tourists'

The small village south of Moscow was the only one in the former Soviet Union to appear on the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)'s list.
MONTH IN REVIEW

From Deadly Mining Disaster to Surging Caviar Prices: Russia's November, in Photos

The headlines and everyday scenes that defined the past month.
let it snow

Russians Dive Into the First Days of Winter

Russian scientists predict another winter filled with weather anomalies.
intangible heritage

Birds of Prey Fly High Over Moscow on World Falconry Day

Centuries-old falconry practices were put on display at Moscow's Kolomenskoye park.
nowhere to go

Scenes from the Belarus-Poland Migrant Crisis

Migrants stuck at the border face freezing winter temperatures with little more than tents for shelter, prompting calls to address their plight.
Red October

Russian Communists Commemorate October Revolution With Red Square Parade

Russian Communists marched and laid flowers next to Lenin's Mausoleum as the nation remains split over the revolution's legacy.
shrouded city

Haunting Fog Descends Upon Moscow

The thick white mist that descended upon overnight gave the Russian capital an atmospheric, eerie feel.
MONTH IN REVIEW

Nobel Prize, Covid Surge and More: Russia's October, in Photos

The major headlines and everyday scenes that defined the past month.
restoring history

Where The Last Tsar Lived: The Alexander Palace

The first stage of restoration returned 13 rooms to their appearance 100 years ago.
responsible fashion

Russian Designers Take the Spotlight at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Upcycling and sustainable fashion were among the top trends on the runway.
country in city

Sokol Artists' Village in the Colors of Autumn

The Sokol neighborhood of one-story, private houses set in large gardens is a miracle in high-rise Moscow.
nomadic lifestyle

In Russia's Arctic, Children of Reindeer Herders Spend Summer Working and Playing

Photographer Alexander Romanov traveled to Russia's Arctic in July to capture how reindeer herders and their families spend the summer.
cake and candles

Putin's Birthdays Through the Decades, in Photos

The Russian president, who turns 69, has celebrated 21 birthdays during his time in power.
90s nostalgia

Iconic 90s Cars Take a Spin on Moscow's Streets

This year's annual vintage car exhibition centered on the 1990s, when Russia opened its doors to the mass import of foreign-made cars.
month in review

Shootings, Elections and Drills: Russia's September in Photos

From a controversial election to a tragic school shooting and abnormally cold weather, there was no shortage of major news events this month.
out of office

Putin Joins Defense Minister Shoigu on Taiga Trek

Putin and Shoigu's outings into the Siberian wilderness have become a regular fixture.
masterpieces on sale

Sotheby's Opens First Exhibition and Sale in Russia

On display and sale are works by Russian and foreign artists.
RUSSIAN BUBBLES

Russia's Oldest Sparkling Wine Producer Begins Grape Harvest

This year's vintage could be marred by a dispute that erupted when Russia passed a law saying only Russian bubbly can be called "Champagne."
ballots by delivery

In Photos: Russia's Remote Regions Cast Early Votes in Parliamentary Election

In these remote parts of the world's largest country, the actual vote casting is the easy part: It’s getting to the voters that's the challenge.
living history

Re-Enactors Relive the Battle of Borodino on 209th Anniversary

The battle between French and Russian soldiers on the fields of western Russia would prove to be decisive for the Napoleonic Wars.
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