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Boom and Bust for Business on Nikolskaya Ulitsa

Not all businesses on Nikolskaya Ulitsa are benefiting from the huge influx of foreign fans.
World Cup

The Dark Side of the ‘Street of Lights’

For women, the World Cup's unofficial football party has become a danger zone.
opinion

Russians Don't Need Your Sex Advice, Thanks (Op-ed)

Tamara Pletnyova's comments highlight Russia's systematic problem with sexism.
World Cup

Confessions of a World Cup Jailbird

"I was hustled into a detention center underneath the stadium."
FIFA

Russia Gets Wake-Up Call From 0-3 Uruguay Loss

Russia's stinging defeat leads to much-needed reflection.
Terrorism

Terror Suspect Convicted In Church Bombing Plot

A court has handed a guilty verdict to the terror plot suspect.
Environment

Astrakhan's Deadly Cows Lead to Accidents

Wandering cows have led to hundreds of car accidents.
FIFA

Life-Size Chocolate Messi Hits the Field

Messi, as 60 kg of chocolate.
Saudi Arabia

Russia Slams Saudi ‘Fake News’

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has slammed a Saudi report accusing the Russian team of doping.
FIFA

Blatter Raves About Russia World Cup

FIFA’s disgraced ex-president was all praises for Russia’s World Cup.
World Cup

Celebrating the First World Cup

What was the very first World Cup championship like? Find out at the Multi-Media Museum.