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Russians’ Approval of Putin, State Duma on the Rise – Poll

The Russian president's approval rating is increasing 67% despite weeks of record Covid-19 infections and deaths.

Russia to Probe Hermitage Visitor Who Hung Self-Portrait

The Hermitage said it wanted to probe whether Kirill Smorodin violated a recently adopted law against insulting war veterans.

stubborn skepticism

3 in 4 Unvaccinated Russians Refuse to Get Coronavirus Jab – Gallup

Only around 32% of Russians have been fully vaccinated with one of the country's several vaccines.

Russia Sets New Record for Covid Cases, Deaths

Russia's unprecedented surge continues ahead of its non-working period that will shutter non-essential business and entertainment.

Russians Flock to Travel Ahead of Nationwide Virus Restrictions

Bookings for tour packages to places like Turkey and Egypt have soared since the non-working period was announced.

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LIVE | Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | Oct. 28

Record deaths. Cases climbing. Partial lockdowns.

Russia Unveils Its First Robot Dog Prototype

The walking robot’s creators say they hope the development will usher in a new era of robotics in Russia.

saving the embassy

U.S. Warns Moscow Embassy Could Stop Functioning Due to Visa Row

The U.S. embassy in Moscow could stop performing most functions next year unless there is progress with Russia on increasing diplomat visa numbers.

'disturbing reality'

Russia Rights Group Sees Political Prisoners Soar

The number of political prisoners in Russia has risen sharply this year in a trend that recalls late Soviet-era repression.

Permafrost: A Ticking Carbon Time Bomb

With temperatures rising, the Arctic's permafrost has started to thaw — further accelerating climate change in a vicious circle.

Kremlin Says No Politics in Moldova Gas Talks

Moldova is in a state of emergency after Russia's state-controlled energy giant Gazprom hiked gas prices.

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Ukraine Destroys Pro-Russian Artillery in Its First Use of Turkish Drones

The Kremlin said that Turkey’s supply of drones to Ukraine risks "destabilizing" the long-running eastern Ukraine conflict.

scythian dispute

Russia Slams Dutch Ruling on Crimean Gold as 'Dangerous Precedent'

Kiev hailed this week's court decision to return a priceless collection of Crimean gold to Ukraine as a victory over Moscow.

Russia Sets New Daily Covid Death Record

The government confirmed 1,123 deaths days before a nationwide "non-working" period aimed at slowing the virus' spread.

controversial comments

Russia to Probe Rapper’s Criticism of WWII Victory Parade

“Millions are spent on these celebrations,” Morgenshtern said. “There’s probably simply nothing else to be proud of.”

‘RESTAURANT GENOCIDE’

Moscow Restaurateurs Prepare for Lockdown Losses

Rising numbers of Covid-19 deaths and cases have pushed city authorities to close restaurants for all but deliveries for 10 days.

Russia to Delay Champagne Label Law by 2 Months – France

Only Russian producers of sparkling wines can use the term in Cyrillic, a move that caused outrage in France's Champagne region.

a laughing matter

Under Growing Pressure, Russian Stand-Ups Vow to Joke On

As stand-up comedy booms in a country where people are hungry for humor that is not tightly controlled, comics are increasingly targets for the authorities...

Dutch Court Says Crimean Gold Treasure Must Return to Ukraine

Both Moscow and Kiev claimed ownership of the precious artifacts dating back to the 2nd century B.C. after Russia annexed the Black Sea peninsula.

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