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In Photos: North Korean War Paintings Take Center Stage in Moscow Exhibition

An exhibition of North Korean art opened Tuesday at the All-Russian Museum of Decorative Art in Moscow, marking the first time works from the isolated...

In Photos: Thousands March in Moscow to Honor City’s Orthodox Saints

Tens of thousands of worshipers joined a citywide Russian Orthodox procession on Sunday, the largest of its kind since 2015.

Moscow Schools to Move Parent, Teacher Chats to Max App

Education Minister Sergei Kravtsov claimed earlier this week that the transition to the Kremlin-backed app would not be forced on teachers and parents...

Scroll-Shaped Skyscraper Design Wins Vote to Replace Iconic Novy Arbat Building in Moscow

The skyscraper will replace the Soviet-era Council for Mutual Economic Assistance building, which was deemed structurally unsound in October.

Ukraine Criticizes Woody Allen for Speaking at Moscow Film Week

The four-time Oscar-winning director appeared virtually as the guest of honor at Moscow International Film Week.

Woody Allen to Headline Moscow Film Week

The four-time Oscar-winning director is billed as the main guest of honor at the Aug. 23-27 Moscow International Film Week.

Ex-Head of Russian Military Theme Park Jailed 5 Years Over Construction Fraud

Vyacheslav Akhmedov and Vladimir Shesterov were accused of falsifying construction work documents at Patriot Park between 2022 and 2024.

Largest Mall in Moscow Listed for Sale

Aviapark, which covers about 400,000 square meters, is the largest mall in Europe.

Moscow's Domodedovo Airport in Debt Crisis Following Nationalization, New Head Says

Andrei Ivanov, recently appointed to lead the airport’s management team, said Domodedovo’s total debt has reached roughly $880 million.

Moscow Police Arrest Chief Editor of Telegram News Channel Baza, Lawyer Says

Police also searched the apartment of Baza’s editor-in-chief, Gleb Trifonov, who was not responding to phone calls or messages, the outlet said.

Weekend Drone Attacks Disrupt Over 1K Flights at Moscow Airports

This marks the fourth wave of disruptions to Moscow’s air traffic since the beginning of May, the start of the tourist high season.

Heavy Rains Flood Moscow for Second Time in a Week

A yellow weather alert is in effect for Moscow and the surrounding region until 9 p.m. Monday.

Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Floods Across Moscow

Authorities said parts of the city received a month’s worth of rain in under two hours.

Moscow Swelters in Heat Wave After Powerful Storms Batter the City

Meanwhile, southern Russia has seen temperatures soar past 40°C, sparking wildfires in the Rostov and Krasnodar regions.

Taxi Fares in Moscow Surge Amid Driver Shortage

According to Rosstat, the price per kilometer for a taxi ride in Moscow rose 30.8% from May of last year to May 2025.

Moscow Police Detain Over 500 Migrants in Hostel and Mosque Raids

Police investigators said more than 30 foreign citizens were deported or charged with administrative offenses following the raids.

Ukrainian Drone Attacks Trigger Major Flight Disruptions at Russia’s Busiest Airports

Between Saturday and Monday morning, airlines were forced to cancel 485 flights and delay another 1,900, impacting over 240,000 passengers.

Moscow Court Rules to Nationalize Domodedovo Airport

The airport’s ultimate beneficial owners were reportedly accused of transferring $228 million of profits abroad between 2021 and 2023.

Kidnapped Moscow Entrepreneur Faces Charges of Insulting Religious Feelings

Russia’s Investigative Committee said it was investigating Shchepikhin and his kidnappers for various offenses.

Russian Entrepreneur Kidnapped, Beaten and Released After Bashing Chechens Online

Photos of Shchepikhin released Wednesday show him with bruises on his face.

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