Articles with tag "Moscow"

In photos

Moscow Kicks Off Fountain Season

There are more than 500 working fountains in Moscow. Here's a look at our favorites.
Red parade

Moscow Marches Toward Victory Day Parade

Muscovites are treated to a nighttime practice run ahead of the annual event that celebrates the end of World War II.
TMT Offline

Michele Berdy Kicks Off New 'Moscow Time’s Offline' Series

Veteran columnist Michele Berdy launched the series with a talk about her life in Russia since 1978.
breaking

Two Dead in Moscow Metro Shooting — Reports

Two people are reportedly dead following a shooting at a Moscow metro station.
In photos

Vintage Tram Cars Parade Down Moscow’s Streets

The event marked the 120-year anniversary of the Moscow tram service’s opening.
in photos

Moscow's Monuments Get a Spring Shower

The capital's famous monuments need a solid scrubbing to clean off the winter dirt.
Cyberpunk City

Russian Photographer Shoots Moscow With Blade Runner Aesthetics

Konstantin Vikhrov's work captures the bright but bleak side of Moscow by night.
In photos

A Bird's-Eye View of Moscow

Viewing Russia's capital from the sky offers a different perspective.
Dumped

Moscow Mayor Accused of Reviving ‘Europe’s Biggest Landfill’ After Promising to Close It

The mayor allegedly spent $77 million in City Hall funds on expanding the landfill eightfold.
Budget-friendly

Moscow Nose-Dives in Global Living Cost Rankings

The ranking change does not necessarily mean the cost of living automatically gets cheaper for people living there, one expert said.
Weekend plans

Travel the World With Your Taste Buds at Depo

Enjoy a day out away from the usual tourist spots at Depo, Moscow's new food hall featuring flavors from across the globe.
Bad reputation

Moscow, St. Petersburg Named Europe’s Most Dangerous Cities

The quality-of-life rankings looked at 39 categories, including "political and social environment" and "recreation.”
Belligerent birds

Muscovites Warned: Carry Umbrellas to Fend Off Crow Attacks

As spring approaches, Russian bird experts recommend exercising caution against crows protecting their nests.
Moscow

Londongrad Losing Luster as Moscow Luxury Real Estate Fires Up

Luxury apartment developer Vesper, is seeing a pickup in demand from wealthy Russians, as Britain’s anti-money laundering measures block many from London...
Weather

Moscow Hit by Freak Snowstorm, in Photos

While some stayed home, many of Moscow's residents came out to play.
St. Petersburg

Russian World Cup Host City Outranks LA, Toronto in Quality of Life Index

A 2019 quality of life ranking published last week placed Nizhny Novgorod in 109th position overall.
Communist Party

Moscow Deputy Beaten on the Street Where He Pushed to Install Lamp Posts

“Ironically, I was attacked exactly where I sought to install additional lighting,” Kirill Chirkin said.
Espionage

Russia Detains American in Moscow Over Suspected Spying

The Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Monday it had detained an American citizen suspected of spying in Moscow.
Corruption

Salt in the Wound: Muscovites At Odds Over Corrosive Winter Grit

It eats away at shoes, cars and the morale of residents in Russia’s capital.
Environment

How Russia’s Attempt to Solve Its Trash Crisis Is Backfiring

Band-aid solutions to a growing problem are only fueling the anger.
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