Articles - The Moscow Times

Support The Moscow Times!

Contribute today

FSB Building Fire Kills 4 Near Ukraine Border

The regional governor named electrical circuit wiring as the likely cause of the blaze and subsequent explosions at gasoline storage tanks.

7 Killed in Moscow Hotel Fire

Seven people were killed and 11 injured in a large fire that erupted at a hotel in central Moscow overnight, state media reported Wednesday, citing emergency...

Crimea Fire Kills 8 Construction Workers – Moscow

At least eight people died in a fire that ripped through temporary housing for construction workers in Moscow-annexed Crimea, the Russian emergency situations...

'huge loss for the state'

Ukraine Investigates Helicopter Crash That Killed Interior Minister

Ukrainian authorities on Thursday were investigating the circumstances surrounding a helicopter crash that killed the country's interior minister and 13...

death by negligence

Twenty Two Killed in Fire at Nursing Home in Russia: Officials

A fire erupted overnight in a private illegal nursing home in the Siberian city of Kemerovo, killing 22 people, Russia's investigative committee said Saturday...

'state of shock'

Gas Pipeline Fire in Russia's Republic of Chuvashia Kills 3: Governor

Three people died on Tuesday when a key gas pipeline in the Republic of Chuvashia in western Russia caught fire, the regional governor told Russian television...

major transit point

Warehouse Fire Near Moscow Train Stations Leaves Several Dead

At least five people were killed in a fire at a warehouse in central Moscow near three railway stations linking the Russian capital to major cities, according...

8 Die on Highest Volcano in Russia's Far East

Four survivors are believed to be stranded in two groups at heights of 3,300 meters and 4,100 meters.

Sandwiched minivan

16 Dead in Russia Crash Between Minibus, Lorries

A truck veered off the road when it collided with a minibus traveling in the opposite direction. The minibus was also hit from behind.

4 Killed in Military Plane Crash South of Moscow

Russia’s Defense Ministry said the aircraft crashed due to engine failure.

2 Injured in Moscow Business Center Blaze

The blaze was put out after more than 120 people were evacuated.

Blast at Russian Military Explosives Plant Kills 2

The Perm plant makes explosives for Grad and Smerch multiple launch rocket systems, air defense systems, tanks and artillery.

Bus Crash Kills Five, Injures 21 South of Moscow

Russia's Federal Road Traffic Inspection agency said the bus hit a pillar by a railroad bridge.

Russian Journalists Barred from Siberian Mine Disaster Survivors — Novaya Gazeta

“Access to the victims is not allowed on doctors’ recommendations,” authorities said.

Timeline: Russia’s Worst Mining Disasters

Russia's vast mining industry has a record of deadly accidents stretching back decades.

underground tragedy

More Than 50 Dead in Siberia Coal Mine Accident

One survivor has been found after all inside the mine were presumed dead.

stranded vessel

Cargo Ship Runs Aground on Russia's Far East Coast

The Panama-flagged Rise Shine ship suffered a crack in its hull after running aground during a storm.

At Least 5 Dead in Cargo Plane Crash Over Siberia

The Antonov An-12 aircraft "disappeared from radars" during its final approach outside the city of Irkutsk.

4 Killed in Siberia Plane Crash

The plane carrying 16 people on a short-range flight crashed during a second landing attempt, trapping passengers inside.

Russian Emergencies Minister Dies in Arctic Drills

Yevgeny Zinichev, 55, died while trying to save a prominent filmmaker in what Putin described as “an immeasurable personal loss.”

View more articles