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What a Growing List of ‘Instructional’ Court Cases in Russia Have in Common

A flurry of recent rulings are meant to identify “enemies of the state” for the public, rights defenders say.

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.

Putin Triumphant as Critics Slam Vote Extending His Rule

The vote which saw a huge majority approve Putin's reforms was followed by reports of widespread violations.

‘All We Have Is Putin’: Russians Vote to Grant President Ability to Extend Rule Until 2036

Hours before the polls had even closed, Russia’s election commission released initial results showing a 73% yes vote.

As Russia’s Constitution Reform Vote Kicks Off, Election Watchdog Decries ‘Manipulative’ Process

In an interview, Grigory Melkonyants of the Golos election monitor said the vote is set to be the “least transparent” in years.

Kremlin Says It 'Lacks Detail' on Trump's G7 Invitation

President Vladimir Putin was in favor of dialogue but required "more information, which we do not yet have."

coronavirus in the kremlin

Putin's Spokesman Hospitalized With Coronavirus

The Kremlin spokesman is at least the second person in Putin’s administration to test positive for Covid-19.

Kremlin Using Virus Outbreak to Push Through Putin’s Reforms: Proekt

The Kremlin also reportedly developed a strategy to maintain the public’s loyalty toward the authorities.

Kremlin Confirms First Coronavirus Infection in Putin’s Administration

Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the official had no contact with Putin.

breaking the silence

‘I Created the System’: Kremlin’s Ousted ‘Grey Cardinal’ Surkov, in Quotes

Putin's ex-aide argued that the president's constitutional reforms may allow him to reset his term limit.

Kremlin Kicks Off Search for New Lawmakers in Reality Show-Style Contest

Do you have what it takes to become Russia's next top parliamentarian?

shall we dance?

Grand Kremlin Palace Hosts Regal Ball for Young Cadets

Girls dressed in pastel ballgowns and white gloves while young men appeared in full military uniform.

Cut from the team

Putin Sacks Prominent Kremlin Ideologue, Ukraine Hardliner

Vladislav Surkov's sacking, which coincided with a flare-up in fighting in eastern Ukraine, had been rumored for weeks.

STRATEGIC PLAYER

How Mishustin Rose to the Top: Old Ties, Savvy and a Knack for Systems

Vladimir Putin shocked the world when he named a little-known tax chief his number two. We delve into the new Russian prime minister’s background.

Russia Gets New Government in What Putin Calls 'Major Renewal'

Tuesday's new appointments could be intended to reboot the government's flagging image.

2020 look ahead

After a Turbulent Year in Russian Domestic Politics, What Does 2020 Hold in Store?

We talk to five political analysts about how Russian authorities will attempt to maintain stability next year.

weekend profile

Yegor Zhukov Wants to Be Russia’s President One Day

The figurehead of the crackdown on Moscow’s summer protests says he’s just getting started.

opinion Andrei Kolesnikov

The Life and Fate of Yury Luzhkov, the Embodiment of Moscow State Capitalism

Remembering the rise and fall of Moscow's legendary mayor.

POSITION OF STRENGTH

Ahead of Eastern Ukraine Peace Talks, Putin Is Sitting Pretty

The Kremlin is in a comfortable position heading into Monday’s international summit on solving the Ukraine crisis.

opinion Maxim Trudolyubov

Authorities Need 'Foreign Agents' to Rally the People

The new law encourages vigilance and suspicion.

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