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United States

U.S. Senators in Moscow Seek to Be 'Adversaries, Not Enemies'

U.S. legislators are in Moscow ahead of a historic summit between U.S. President Trump and Vladimir Putin in Finland later this month.
opinion

Russian Americana

While America-Russia relations remain in the ditch, the Russian and American affinity may be stronger than it seems.
Restaurants

Some Righteous Places for American Grub

Need a fry fix? Craving a cupcake? We've got eight creative Moscow joints to transport you straight to America - gastronomically speaking.
FIFA

Kadyrov Couldn't Win Over Mo Salah, or Egypt (Op-ed)

The Pharaohs are used to strongmen seeking to profit from their glory.
opinion

Why It Is Our Duty to Free Oyub Titiyev (Op-ed)

Oyub Titiyev has helped people again and again asking for nothing in return, and it is our duty to get him out of prison.
World Cup

Igor Akinfeyev: Russian Football's Saving Grace

A series of infamous blunders had left Russian fans with serious doubts about their keeper.
Migration

1 in 10 Russians Want to Emigrate — State Pollster

Young Russians were especially keen to move.
World Cup

Central Bank Says Its Banknote Predicted Football Future

Russia’s Central Bank has said that a bank note it released in May correctly predicted Igor Akinfeyev’s decisive penalty kick save in Sunday’s game...
FIFA

Artyom Dzyuba: Russian Football's Prodigal Son

Conflicts with the head coach and a goalless streak almost sidelined Russia’s star striker.
Metro

More Than 350,000 People Watch Russia-Spain Game From Metro

More than 350,000 people reportedly watched Russia’s match against Spain from the underground.
St. Petersburg

A Guide to St. Petersburg’s Most Beautiful Religious Buildings

Russia's second largest city is home to many religions, and each has left a mark on its architectural landscape.
Museums

The Seven Worlds of Vladimir Vysotsky

A Jewish Museum multimedia exhibit explores the life of the Soviet poet.