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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.

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.

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.

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.

Russian Children Return to School on 'Day of Knowledge'

This year, 17 million Russian students are going to school, hundreds of thousands for the first time.

month in review

Fires, Festivals and Free Speech Crackdown: Russia's August in Photos

While Russia marked several grim milestones in August, Russians still found time for end-of-summer activities.

spasskaya tower

In Photos: Red Square Hosts International Military Music Festival

Thousands of spectators will watch military bands and groups marching, twirling, dancing and high-stepping across Red Square.

international showcase

In Photos: Russia Unveils New Military Tech at ARMY-2021 Expo

ARMY-2021 will feature an array of new armed vehicles, weapons systems, aircraft and more.

In Photos: The August Coup Attempt That Heralded U.S.S.R.'s End

The three-day failed coup would fundamentally transform the balance of power in the Soviet Union.

In Photos: Paying Tribute to Kino Frontman Viktor Tsoi

Muscovites honored the legacy of the perestroika era's most famous rockstar 31 years after his untimely death.

where there's smoke

In Photos: Life Amid Siberia's Devastating Wildfires

A closer look at the scene from the ground.

Russian Athletes' Olympic Highlights, in Photos

The Russian Olympic Committee team brought home their country's highest number of medals since the 2004 Athens Olympics.

A Short History of Soviet and Russian Olympic Fashion

The stories behind the uniforms worn by Russian athletes at the Olympics.

In Photos: Summer Leisure, Russian-Style

Russians across the country are soaking up the summer.

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