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Moscow Returns Remote Work, Other Measures Amid Resurgent Pandemic Wave

The Russian capital is also reinstating mandatory vaccinations and stay-home orders for those over 60.

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Sokol Artists' Village in the Colors of Autumn

The Sokol neighborhood of one-story, private houses set in large gardens is a miracle in high-rise Moscow.

NO CARD, No cash? No problem

Moscow Metro Introduces ‘World’s First’ Pay-by-Face System

The system, named "Face Pay," has been fitted at special turnstiles across the Russian capital’s more than 240 metro stations.

9 Moscow Restaurants Awarded Coveted Michelin Stars

French gastronomic bible the Michelin Guide has awarded its first stars to restaurants in the Russian capital.

WORRYING NUMBERS

Russia Equals Covid Death Record

Moscow also saw a sharp spike in daily cases.

Moscow Sees Spike in Covid Hospitalizations After Election Weekend

The Delta variant now accounts for 100% of all new infections, a top official said.

What’s On in Moscow Sept. 17-19

Grand opera, haunting cartoons and flea markets.

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Moscow Metro Adds Tajik, Uzbek Language Signs in Migrant Centers

“Our task is to make the metro clear and comfortable for different passengers,” Moscow’s transportation department said.

What's On in Moscow Sept. 10-12

Fireworks and concerts, free museums and a vintage car rally.

Moscow Cancels QR Code Requirement for Restaurants, Cafes

The unprecedented measure that aimed to boost Covid-19 vaccinations had been met with resistance from restaurant owners and patrons alike.

Moscow's QR Code System for Restaurant Access, Explained

Many Muscovites have expressed confusion with the city's new rules requiring restaurant patrons to show proof of vaccination or immunity.

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Torrential Rain Hits Moscow Following Record Heatwave

Torrential rains pounded Moscow on Monday after the city's record heatwave over the past week.

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Moscow, St. Petersburg Report Record Daily Coronavirus Death Tolls

Just 14.9% of Russia's population has been vaccinated with at least one dose due to widespread skepticism.

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In Photos: Moscow Scorched By Record Summer Heatwave

Staying cool in Russia's capital requires creativity when the temperatures are this high.

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Moscow Eases Registration for Foreigners to Dine at ‘Covid-Free’ Restaurants – Reports

Expats complained of their inability to obtain the required QR code proving their vaccination or negative test results.

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Moscow Restricts Restaurants to Vaccinated and Immune Diners

“It’s time for Moscow to adapt their experience if we want to avoid a new and highly undesirable lockdown,” the mayor said.

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Moscow Records Pandemic High for Covid Cases Second Day Running

The new cases are being driven by the highly infectious Delta variant first identified in India and have threatened to overwhelm Moscow's hospitals.

Moscow Bans Mass Gatherings, Closes Euro Fan Zone as Virus Sweeps City

"I didn't want to do this, but we have to," Mayor Sobyanin wrote.

News From Russia: What You Missed on the Weekend

Moscow extends public holidays while Mayor Sergei Sobyanin promises a chance to win cars and a three-bedroom apartment for vaccinated Russians.

Moscow to Reopen Hospitals, Step Up Mask and Glove Enforcement as Virus Spikes

The moves come amid a nationwide surge in infections, which for the first time in three months topped 10,000 cases.

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