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Articles with tag "Moscow"

everyone's invited

Moscow's Big Weekend Out: From Puppies to Public Buses

Summer may be over, but Muscovites still had a weekend packed with parades, marathons and street-filling fun.
capital celebrations

Moscow Celebrates Its 872nd Birthday, in Photos

Moscow pulls out all the stops to mark City Day with concerts, games, fireworks and more.
To the polls

Russia's Ruling Party Loses a Third of Moscow Election Races After Protests

Sunday's vote was one of the most closely watched local elections in years.
I slay

Moscow's Iconic Coat of Arms Gets Remixed and Reimagined

You see St. George slaying the dragon. Russian artists see a blank canvas.
Large-scale surveillance

Moscow to Deploy Facial-Recognition Tech at Rallies

City Hall has placed a $4 million order with a tech firm specializing in “anti-criminal, anti-terrorist, anti-vandal” systems.
Buyer beware

98% of Moscow's Shawarma Joints Are Unsanitary, Consumer Watchdog Says

Bacteria were found on vendors’ hands in half of the shops.
Office space

Russia Plans Mass Relocation of Ministries to Moscow's Skyscraper Citadel, Reports Say

Moscow City’s glass-and-steel skyscrapers, some of the tallest in Europe, have struggled to fill their office space.
Pension payouts

Moscow Mayor Raises Pensions on Eve of Contentious City Election

Observers noted that the increase comes suspiciously close to the date of an election that catalyzed this summer's protests.
Next steps

Moscow Authorities Won't Approve Next Opposition Protest After Location Dispute

"The situation is out of our hands now," Russia’s Libertarian Party leader tweeted following talks with City Hall.
Retro rally

Vintage Soviet Cars Cruise Into Moscow

More than 100 refurbished Soviet cars raced past Moscow's iconic sights for the annual GUM AutoRally.
Golden age

Russia's Retirees Dazzle on the Dance Floor

More than 200 senior couples danced their way through a 10-hour dance marathon in Moscow.
Cool for the summer

Snow May Hit Moscow Region Next Week While Europe Reels From Heat Wave

Russia's capital has seen a cold snap this July as the rest of Europe melts under record-breaking summer heat.
The Biggest

80 Years Strong: The VDNKh Experience

Moscow's sprawling Soviet-era exhibition spaces at VDNKh got a major facelift ahead of their 80th birthday this year.
Food fight

Russia’s Battle of the Cakes

We ride at dawn for cake and glory.
Watchful eye

Moscow Tracks Commuters' Movements in 'China-Style' Surveillance Scheme

Individuals can easily be identified using just four of their anonymous geolocation data points, experts say.
High altitude

Moscow Unveils Plans for ‘Europe’s Tallest’ Apartment Tower

The “One Tower” will stand 405 meters tall over Moscow's financial district.
Russian Cookout

Hitting the Grill for Shashlik Season in Moscow

Get a first-hand glimpse at one of Russia's favorite summer traditions.
Make it rain

Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport Gets Stranded By Floods, in Photos

Passengers and airport staff alike had to improvise to reach their final destinations.
Big brother

Moscow Police Detain Hundreds in 2 Years With Facial Recognition

Officials say crimes in the Moscow metro fell by half as a result.
Bargain destination

Moscow, St. Petersburg Become Cheaper for Expats, Ranking Says

The ruble's weakening against the U.S. dollar pushed the two cities down the ranking.
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