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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.

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.

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

LIVE | Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | March 4

Deaths approach 90,000. Mass vaccination.

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Combatting the contagion

Russia Fights Coronavirus

Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | March 4

Slovakia Receives First Shipment of Russia's Sputnik V Vaccine

Struggling Czech Republic Turns to Russian Jabs After EU Delays

Russia Starts Giving Coronavirus Vaccine To Homeless

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, Johns Hopkins

API: NovelCOVID

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.

‘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.

Russia's Climate Emergency

In Russian Arctic, Miner Nornickel Exhibits Green Goal

Melting Arctic Forces Polar Bears to Adapt to Land-Based Diet – Russian Scientists

Arctic Shipper Shows Off Historic Icebreaking Voyage

Peat Fires Smolder in Siberia Despite Bone-Chilling Temperatures

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

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

More meanwhile in russia

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.

Has Russia Beaten Boom and Bust?

Russia has won plaudits for its macroeconomic handling of the coronavirus. Can other countries learn from its success?

Moscow Museum News: Awards Received and Offered

Two Moscow museums are celebrating awards, both being given and being received.

In Photos: St. Petersburg Gets a Rare Glimpse of the Northern Lights

The aurora could be seen in the night sky above Lake Ladoga.

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?

On This Day in 1931 Mikhail Gorbachev Was Born

The last leader of the Soviet Union celebrates his 90th birthday today.

Take a Ski Trip — To Siberia

When you think of Siberia, skiing and snowboarding might not be the first things that come to mind.

More Arts and Life

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.