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floating station

Russia's First Sea-Borne Nuclear Power Plant Arrives to Its Base

It would become the world's northernmost nuclear power station.
No confiscation

Navalny Ally ‘Evacuates’ Electronics by Drone as Russian Police Stage Mass Raids

Video of Boyko launching the drone from his balcony as police close in has gained widespread attention.
four-way summit

Russia Ready for Ukraine Peace Talks but Sets Preconditions

Russia was willing to take part in a summit that would gather the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany.
Prevalence of abuse

Domestic Violence Affects 1 in 3 Russians, Poll Says

“Given the sensitivity of the topic ... in an interview setting, we can assume that the share may be higher,” the polling agency said.
weekend profile

Ella Pamfilova, Villain of the Moscow Vote Protest Movement, Belongs to a Dying Breed

Both the Russian government and the opposition have grown tired of her, analysts say.
Arctic exploration

Russian Military Plants Flag at Northernmost Point of Eurasia

The flag symbolizes Russia's desire for the peaceful exploration and development of the Arctic, the Northern Fleet said.
Forced removal

St. Petersburg Police Filmed Dragging Local Election Monitor as Critics Decry ‘Dirty’ Vote

“I’m defending democratic elections,” the municipal deputy said as five officers carried him out of the building.
planetary neighborhood

Newfound Comet Likely an 'Interstellar Visitor,' Russian Scientists Say

The comet's trajectory is evidence that it originated beyond the solar system, the scientists said.
'malicious campaign'

Russia Plans Excise Taxes on E-Cigarettes

Sales of e-cigarettes in Russia are expected to rise 17% to $395 million this year.
Actions have consequences

Officials ‘Punished’ for Letting Alleged CIA Spy Flee Russia – Interfax

“The officials’ actions were classified as irresponsible and a failure to supervise.”
versatile personality

One of Russia’s Richest Men Has Become a Trip-Hop Music Artist

“Music stimulates intellectual activity that helps me to search and discover new business opportunities,” he said.
keeping promises

Putin Drinks Vodka to Russian Soldiers in North Caucasus

Putin visited Botlikh in 1999. He raised a shot of vodka but did not drink it, promising to return after "the terrorists are defeated."
freedom of action

Israel Must Be Allowed to Act Against Iran, Netanyahu Says in Russia

Benjamin Netanyahu visited Sochi, where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss security coordination in Syria.
New land

Russian Military Discovers New Island in Remote Arctic Archipelago

Shrinking ice coverage has revealed new land and made the region more accessible to development.
'desecration of the memory'

Prague Will Remove Statue of Soviet Marshal Who Led Red Army Forces

It has been the subject of controversy since the 1989 fall of communism because of Konev's later endeavors.
Blacklisted

Moscow Student Protester Declared ‘Extremist’ Ahead of Verdict

Linguists say an FSB expert “manipulated” and “plucked” Zhukov’s words out of context.
espionage

Moscow Asks U.S. to Confirm Location of Ex-Official Named as Possible Spy

Russian media have said he may have been a U.S. spy exfiltrated in 2017.
love potion

Russia’s Largest Social Network Starts Dating App to Rival Tinder

Lovina will be free, with no advertising, and aims to earn on in-app services such as promoting a user’s profile.
dress code crackdown

Russian School Threatens to Expel Boy for Copying Football Hero’s Man Bun

School officials reportedly compared the man bun to a “Hitler youth” cut and claimed the style is popular among “Western sexual minorities.”
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