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too close for comfort
Russia Escorts U.S. Bomber Over Baltics
The U.S. Air Force said its bomber had flown over the capitals of NATO members Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia in a show of solidarity.
Prison cuisine
Navalny Says 'Everything Fine' in Message From Jail
Navalny said he was not aware of what was happening in the world and has not yet managed to get any books from the jail library.
NEW MOVES
Austrian Ex-Minister Who Danced With Putin Gets Rosneft Nomination
Austria's former foreign minister has been nominated to the Rosneft board as an independent director.
russia's response
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Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | March 4
Deaths approach 90,000. Mass vaccination.
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HBD
On This Day in 1931 Mikhail Gorbachev Was Born
The last leader of the Soviet Union celebrates his 90th birthday today.
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March 2, 2021
How the Internet Is Changing Politics
A new joint podcast series of VTimes and New Economic School (NES) that focuses on the Russian economy, healthcare system, education, and personal investments.
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TOUGH TIME
‘They Will Break You’: Inside Navalny’s Notorious New Prison Home
In conversations with The Moscow Times, former inmates of the jail spoke of psychological isolation and harsh conditions.
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ECONOMIC CYCLE
Has Russia Beaten Boom and Bust?
Russia has won plaudits for its macroeconomic handling of the coronavirus. Can other countries learn from its success?
Combatting the contagion
Russia Fights Coronavirus
March 4, 2021
Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | March 4
March 1, 2021
Slovakia Receives First Shipment of Russia's Sputnik V Vaccine
Feb. 28, 2021
Struggling Czech Republic Turns to Russian Jabs After EU Delays
Feb. 21, 2021
Russia Starts Giving Coronavirus Vaccine To Homeless
Coronavirus Cases in Russia
4,290,135
Total Confirmed Cases
332,455
Total Active Cases
11,385
Today's Cases
3,869,857
Total Recovered
2,300
Total Critical
475
Today's Deaths
87,823
Total Deaths
29,389
Cases per Million
602
Deaths per Million
Data Sources:
Worldometer
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Johns Hopkins
API:
NovelCOVID
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HBD
On This Day in 1931 Mikhail Gorbachev Was Born
The last leader of the Soviet Union celebrates his 90th birthday today.
iskander affair
Explainer: What Is Russia’s Role in Recent Armenian Unrest?
Armenia has faced days of political crisis after its prime minister made controversial remarks on a Russian missile system.
TOUGH TIME
‘They Will Break You’: Inside Navalny’s Notorious New Prison Home
In conversations with The Moscow Times, former inmates of the jail spoke of psychological isolation and harsh conditions.
opinion
Ilya Yablokov
How The Kremlin’s Years of Conspiracy Spreading Are Biting Back
For decades Russia has been involved in the circulation of conspiracy theories. Now very few Russians believe in Covid-19.
National cat day
Russia’s Newest Instagram Star Is an Ice-Fishing, Nature-Loving Cat
Simba the Kurilian Bobtail is living his best life.
Climate Crisis
Russia's Climate Emergency
March 1, 2021
In Russian Arctic, Miner Nornickel Exhibits Green Goal
Feb. 26, 2021
Melting Arctic Forces Polar Bears to Adapt to Land-Based Diet – Russian Scientists
Feb. 24, 2021
Arctic Shipper Shows Off Historic Icebreaking Voyage
Jan. 27, 2021
Peat Fires Smolder in Siberia Despite Bone-Chilling Temperatures
opinion
opinion
Kirill Krivosheev
How Will the Crisis in Armenia End?
opinion
Ilya Yablokov
How The Kremlin’s Years of Conspiracy Spreading Are Biting Back
opinion
Yevgenia Albats
How Amnesty International Failed Alexei Navalny
opinion
Michele A. Berdy
Of Men, Galoshes and Horseradish
opinion
Jeremy Morris
Navalny’s ‘Cancellation’ is Problematic, But Also Reveals the Pitfalls of His Elevation
opinion
Gennady Rudkevich
Revoking Navalny’s Prisoner of Conscience Status Emboldens Opponents of Human Rights
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beam me up
Siberian Village Gets Internet Tower After Student Climbs Tree for Zoom Classes
National cat day
Russia’s Newest Instagram Star Is an Ice-Fishing, Nature-Loving Cat
Russian Snowpocalypse
Record Snowfall Blankets Russia
Chemical brothers
Pink and Green Dogs Join Blue Strays on Russian Streets
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Business
NEW MOVES
Austrian Ex-Minister Who Danced With Putin Gets Rosneft Nomination
Austria's former foreign minister has been nominated to the Rosneft board as an independent director.
looking forward
U.S. Investor Calvey Wants 'To Stay in Russia' After Trial
In a rare press statement, Calvey said he would like to "draw a line under" his trial and move on once it's over.
Open For Business
Moscow Hotel Bookings Surpass European Cities Facing Virus Restrictions
Russia has meanwhile denied that it plans to open up for vaccine tourism.
ECONOMIC CYCLE
Has Russia Beaten Boom and Bust?
Russia has won plaudits for its macroeconomic handling of the coronavirus. Can other countries learn from its success?
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arts and life
awards season
Moscow Museum News: Awards Received and Offered
Two Moscow museums are celebrating awards, both being given and being received.
Bright lights
In Photos: St. Petersburg Gets a Rare Glimpse of the Northern Lights
The aurora could be seen in the night sky above Lake Ladoga.
cold rush
Russians Race Across Baikal in Icy Marathon Sprint
Each year, racers bike, ski and skate across 210 kilometers of ice and snow on Lake Baikal. Are you up for the challenge?
HBD
On This Day in 1931 Mikhail Gorbachev Was Born
The last leader of the Soviet Union celebrates his 90th birthday today.
hit the slopes
Take a Ski Trip — To Siberia
When you think of Siberia, skiing and snowboarding might not be the first things that come to mind.
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Vtimes Podcast
How the Internet Is Changing Politics
A new joint podcast series of VTimes and New Economic School (NES) that focuses on the Russian economy, healthcare system, education, and personal investments...
opinion
Yevgenia Albats
How Amnesty International Failed Alexei Navalny
Putin and his entourage will be forever grateful for Amnesty International's decision to strip Navalny of his 'prisoner of conscience status.'
opinion
Vladimir Frolov
How Russia Deals With the West After Navalny's Jailing
"Forgive the United States, ignore France and punish Germany," is Russia's newfound motto as pressure on the country rises.
opinion
Olivia Lazard
Moscow's Climate Change Dilemma
Russia risks paying for its climate change inaction over the coming decade.
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