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From the Archive: Ex-Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov's Life

A look at the famous politician's life and career.
Winter procession

2,000 Russian Santa Clauses Are Coming to Town

Will the real Ded Moroz please stand up?
Festival Time

Moscow's Magical Chinese Lantern Festival, in Photos

Ancient Chinese traditions meet modern technology in each display.
take a ride

Everyday Life in the Moscow Metro

It's more than just a mode of transportation.
winter has come

Moscow's New Year Decorations Light Up the Winter Season

Moscow transforms itself into a winter fairytale for the New Year holiday.
in photos

In Photos: Everyday Life in Postwar Leningrad

By looking at these photos, one would hardly guess that the Siege of Leningrad had ended just two years earlier.
CHRISTMAS IN MOSCOW

Moscow Unveils a Winter Fairytale at Europe's Largest Ice Rink

Measuring at 68,300 square meters, the massive rink complex is completely lit up for the holidays.
Artillery action

Russia Fires Heavy Artillery Before Missile Forces Holiday

The holiday marks the start of the Red Army's counteroffensive against German forces during the Battle of Stalingrad.
time machine

From the Archive: The 1990s Moscow Metro, in Photos

Even the Moscow metro isn't immune to a dose of 90s nostalgia.
buyer's market

Luxurious 19th-Century Apartments Go Up for Sale in St. Petersburg After Restoration

For more photographs visit Maxim Kosmin Instagram page.
In Photos

Moscow Re-Enacts Famous 1941 Military Parade on Red Square

Some 4,000 people put on their most historically accurate uniforms to re-enact the famous Soviet military parade.
let there be light

St. Petersburg's Festival of Lights Brightens Up the Darkness

The city’s historic buildings came to life with dazzling displays of light, sound and animation.
smart decision

Hundreds of Muscovites Brave the First Snow for Yandex's New Smart Speaker

People could exchange their vintage speakers, tape recorders and record players for the smart speaker.
Look up

Gargoyles and Griffins on Moscow Buildings

During the Art Nouveau period, Moscow facades acquired many fantastic creatures.
historic legacy

Vyborg Restoration: How Russia’s Most Scandinavian Town Is Coming Back to Life

The once decaying town is undergoing a $26.5 million restoration.
Africa Heads North

Russia Welcomes African Leaders at First-Ever Russia-Africa Summit, in Photos

More than 50 African leaders made their way to Sochi for the inaugural Russia-Africa summit.
made for moscow

Moscow Rolls Out the Runway for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

The who's-who of Russian style flocked to the front row to catch a glimpse at the fierce fashions.
history and heritage

Kolomenskoye: Moscow's Hidden Gem

The capital's southern Kolomenskoye estate is a true gem well worth a visit.
Simply stunning

A Celebration of Gennady Bodrov's 'A Simple Motif'

2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the artist Gennady Bodrov's tragic death.
UEFA Calling

Russia Storms Its Way Into Euro 2020

Team Russia thrashes Cyprus to make it to UEFA Euro 2020.
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