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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.
heavy traffic

Tanks Roll Through Moscow for Victory Day Rehearsal

Muscovites lined the streets to watch, but concerns still persist over the safety of holding such an event during a pandemic.
post-quarantine rush

Moscow Flocks to Reopened Restaurant Patios After Virus Lockdown

Muscovites are packing restaurant verandas as they return to their pre-Covid lives, but at what cost?
Military mega-church

Russia Consecrates Grandiose Armed Forces Cathedral

Hundreds of members of the Armed Forces attended, eschewing face masks and social distancing.
retail therapy

In Photos: Moscow's First Day Out of Coronavirus Lockdown

Moscow's salons and shops reopen to a post-lockdown world.
big weekend out

Despite Coronavirus, Moscow Races Outside for the First Weekend of Summer

A classic Moscow summer, albeit in the time of coronavirus.
life in lockdown

Hoping for Bar Hopping Again: Portraits of Moscow Bar Owners

Moscow's bars may be shuttered, but that doesn't mean they are lifeless. Photos by Maria Slepkova.
Walks allowed

In Photos: Moscow Takes First Post-Coronavirus Steps Outside

Quarantine is over, if you want it.
face-forward

Moscow's Face Mask Fashions Embrace the Funny, Weird and Nonsensical

This season's must-have fashion accessory is a mask to match your personality.
school's out

Russia's High School Seniors Ring the 'Last Bell' in Self-Isolation

The time-honored tradition marking the last day of classes for high school grads didn't stop for the coronavirus.
Eid al-Fitr

Russia's Muslims Celebrate the End of Ramadan in the Time of a Pandemic

The Eid al-Fitr holiday is a feast marking the end of the month-long fast of Ramadan.
tentative steps

Russians Slowly Emerge From Virus Quarantine, in Photos

Russians across the country are gradually returning to their normal lives after six weeks of lockdown.
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