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Russia Jails Former Opposition Mayor for Navalny Protest Tweets

Yekaterinburg's former mayor will be released after his sentence for "organizing unsanctioned protests" was reduced to one day.

Russian Police Break Up Weeklong Anti-5G Protests

Anti-5G activists set up tents to prevent works at the construction site, saying the tower is unsafe for locals and illegal.

Pro-Putin Corporate Culture Behind Viral ‘Flashmob’ Videos

Amid unprecedented protests criticizing Putin, thousands of Sima Land employees were filmed patriotic songs and chanting pro-Putin slogans.

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U.S. Planning to Close Last Consulates in Russia

The outgoing Trump administration is planning to close the two remaining U.S. consulates in Yekaterinburg and the Far East city of Vladivostok.

“Dance A Trois”

Skyscrapers Dance to Protect Yekaterinburg’s Architectural Heritage

The Kinoproba festival kicked off with a short animated film, showing famous landmark buildings in Yekaterinburg dancing together.

Russian Mayor Urges Kicking Maskless Passengers Off Public Transit

“We’ll have to reinstate restrictions if we don’t follow simple rules,” Yekaterinburg's mayor warned.

RESURGENT PANDEMIC

As Russians Went to the Polls to Extend Putin’s Rule, Yekaterinburg’s Hospitals Were Overflowing

Doctors in Russia’s fourth largest city told The Moscow Times they are treating coronavirus patients in hallways as more keep arriving.

matters into your own hands

Cossacks Patrol Central Russian ‘Chinatown’ for Coronavirus

The group is conducting patrols of Yekaterinburg's predominantly Chinese neighborhood for signs of coronavirus infection.

Circus Elephants Filmed Wandering Russian Streets

Circus elephants caused a bit of a traffic jam in Yekaterinburg when they decided to go their own way on a walk.

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