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open doors

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.
corona codes

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.
raining cats and dogs

Torrential Rain Hits Moscow Following Record Heatwave

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

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.
sweltering record

In Photos: Moscow Scorched By Record Summer Heatwave

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

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.
no antibodies, no service

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.
unprecedented spread

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.
party's over

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 Wrap

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.
clamping down

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.
breaking and entering

Man Breaks Into U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Citing ‘Universal Conspiracy’ – Reports

The man reportedly told police he climbed the Embassy’s fence in search of Christians who could give him money.
cool waters

Moscow's Fountains Reopen to Mark Summer's Arrival

Muscovites can beat the heat with the more than 600 fountains across the capital this summer.
familiar faces

Moscow Residents More Likely to Approve of Putin Than City Authorities – Poll

Both Putin and Mayor Sergei Sobyanin's approval ratings were several times higher than those of the Moscow City Duma and municipal deputies.
raised curve

Moscow Sees Major Spike in Virus Cases After Extended Holiday

Moscow's chief infectious disease specialist linked the spike, the highest since Jan. 17, to the early-May non-working period.
third wave?

Moscow Official Slams Slow Vaccination, Lax Mask-Wearing as Coronavirus Cases Double

City authorities confirmed a 74% increase in single-day infections overnight on Thursday.
Here comes the sun

In Photos: Long-Awaited Spring Arrives in Moscow

After record-setting snowfalls and cold temperatures, meteorological spring is finally here.
next generation

Russia’s MTS Launches Pilot 5G Network in Moscow Hotspots

MTS said it opened 14 hotspots across the city’s main tourist attractions and business centers.
Open For Business

Moscow Hotel Bookings Surpass European Cities Facing Virus Restrictions

Russia has meanwhile denied that it plans to open up for vaccine tourism.
internal messenger

Moscow City Hall Develops App to ‘Replace’ Skype, Slack – RBC

The app disappeared from Google Play after RBC sent a request for comment to Moscow’s IT department.
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