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Top Moscow Humanities University Loses Accreditation

Founded in 1995 by British sociologist Theodore Shanin, Shaninka is considered one of Russia’s leading humanities institutions.

Moscow Police Arrest Mother of Boy Whose Severed Head Was Found in Backpack

Investigators in the Russian capital said the mother confessed to killing her son but was unable to explain her motives.

Moscow Mental Health Clinic Workers Arrested After Patient Loses Both Hands

The workers allegedly bound a 20-year-old woman with disabilities, cutting off blood circulation and forcing doctors to amputate both her wrists.

FSB Arrests Moscow Man on Treason Charges for Alleged NATO Contact

The FSB accused the man of passing on personal information intended to help recruit Russian nationals for covert cooperation.

In Photos: Muscovites Celebrate Halloween in Defiance of Officials

Although officials and the Russian Orthodox Church discourage it, many Muscovites celebrated the holiday anyway.

Sensing War Fatigue, Kremlin Exploits Music Festivals to Subtly Cultivate Patriotism

Nearly four years into the war, officials are using cultural roots and entertainment to foster patriotism instead of overtly militaristic propaganda.

Number of New Moscow Housing Projects Falls to 12-Year Low – Vedomosti

Only seven new residential developments began sales in the third quarter of 2025 compared with 12 in the same period last year.

Moscow Businessman Arrested Over Decades-Old Contract Killings

Ibragim Suleimanov was arrested after the alleged gunman reportedly testified against him.

Defying Kadyrov, Moscow Court Jails Chechen Teenager Over Street Fights

Kadyrov had earlier lashed out at the Investigative Committee chief and the interior minister over the case, warning that “the Almighty will punish them...

Hundreds Line Up Outside Putin’s Office in Largest Opposition-Linked Action Since 2024

Organizers stressed that the action was not a protest, but a form of civic engagement that cannot be banned.

Ukraine Launches Largest Drone Attack on Moscow Since March

More than 40 unarmed aircraft were destroyed on approach to the Russian capital between Monday night and Tuesday morning, local officials said.

In Photos: North Korean War Paintings Take Center Stage in Moscow Exhibition

An exhibition of North Korean art opened Tuesday at the All-Russian Museum of Decorative Art in Moscow, marking the first time works from the isolated...

In Photos: Thousands March in Moscow to Honor City’s Orthodox Saints

Tens of thousands of worshipers joined a citywide Russian Orthodox procession on Sunday, the largest of its kind since 2015.

Moscow Schools to Move Parent, Teacher Chats to Max App

Education Minister Sergei Kravtsov claimed earlier this week that the transition to the Kremlin-backed app would not be forced on teachers and parents...

Scroll-Shaped Skyscraper Design Wins Vote to Replace Iconic Novy Arbat Building in Moscow

The skyscraper will replace the Soviet-era Council for Mutual Economic Assistance building, which was deemed structurally unsound in October.

Ukraine Criticizes Woody Allen for Speaking at Moscow Film Week

The four-time Oscar-winning director appeared virtually as the guest of honor at Moscow International Film Week.

Woody Allen to Headline Moscow Film Week

The four-time Oscar-winning director is billed as the main guest of honor at the Aug. 23-27 Moscow International Film Week.

Ex-Head of Russian Military Theme Park Jailed 5 Years Over Construction Fraud

Vyacheslav Akhmedov and Vladimir Shesterov were accused of falsifying construction work documents at Patriot Park between 2022 and 2024.

Largest Mall in Moscow Listed for Sale

Aviapark, which covers about 400,000 square meters, is the largest mall in Europe.

Moscow's Domodedovo Airport in Debt Crisis Following Nationalization, New Head Says

Andrei Ivanov, recently appointed to lead the airport’s management team, said Domodedovo’s total debt has reached roughly $880 million.

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