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ukrainian strikes

Fear and Frustration in Moscow as Air Defense Systems Deployed

The installation of air defense systems in the center of the Russian capital in recent weeks has been met with fear and anger by locals — as well...

individual courage

Muscovites Continue to Risk Arrest Protesting Ukraine ‘Nightmare'

Muscovites were continuing to brave the threat of arrest to lay flowers at an improvised memorial to the victims of a missile attack on the Ukrainian city...

Kremlin Declines to Say if Moscow is Preparing for Air Strikes

Updates with Peskov and Horowitz comments. The Kremlin refused to say whether Russia was preparing for strikes on the capital on Friday after images of...

soviet throwback

Russia Builds New Moscow Housing Complex for Foreign Diplomats, Press Corps

Moscow has constructed a housing complex for foreign diplomats and journalists, state media reported Monday, in a move reminiscent of the Soviet practice...

'snow armageddon'

Moscow Pummeled By Historic Snowfall

Heavy snowfall blanketed Moscow on Sunday, disrupting traffic, delaying flights and leaving pavements buried with snow across the Russian capital. ...

extreme weather

In Photos: Moscow Sets 60-Year Precipitation Record

The Russian capital on Monday recorded its highest level of precipitation in a 24-hour period since 1960.

Heavy snowfalls over the weekend turned into...

1 Dead, OBI Store Destroyed in Massive Moscow Mall Fire

A massive fire at one of Russia’s largest shopping malls has killed one person and burned down a formerly German-owned home improvement store...

major transit point

Warehouse Fire Near Moscow Train Stations Leaves Several Dead

At least five people were killed in a fire at a warehouse in central Moscow near three railway stations linking the Russian capital to major cities, according...

In Photos: Interactive Exhibition Re-Creates 1941 Red Square Parade

Thousands of people on Sunday flocked to Red Square for an interactive exhibit re-creating the Soviet Union's October Revolution Parade of 1941.

The parade...

'overcoming dark forces'

Moscow WWII Museum Plans Military-Patriotic New Year’s Games For Children

The Victory Museum, one of the largest museums of military history in Russia, has announced it will ring in the New Year by hosting a series of patriotic...

wartime capital

In Photos: Life Goes on in Moscow Amid Mobilization, Martial Law

Though Russia's "partial" mobilization is still underway in most regions — and the latest increase of security preparedness levels signals that the country...

Conscription Cancelled

Moscow Mayor Announces End of Mobilization in the Capital

Army draft offices will close in Moscow from Monday as the Kremlin's quotas for recruiting reservists to fight in Ukraine have been met in the capital...

Moscow Police Accused of Raping Anti-Draft Activist

The article contains graphic content which may be disturbing to some readers. An anti-mobilization activist was hospitalized in Moscow after he was apparently...

Dozens of Moscow Metro Passengers Detained on Russia Flag Day

While most of the activists and journalists have been released, at least one was charged with “discrediting the Russian military.”

scorched summer

Wildfire Smog Blankets Moscow Amid Heatwave

Authorities in the Russian capital have advised residents to wear face masks to protect themselves from the smog.

8 Foreigners Dead in Moscow Hostel Fire

Two-hundred people reportedly evacuated from the apartment block, while eight guests of the ground-floor hostel died.

Moscow Sees Rise in Covid Cases, Recommends Mask Wearing

Many of the infections are of the Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5.

'private' visit

Myanmar Junta Chief Visits Moscow

Russian state media reported the military chief was due to meet officials from Moscow's space and nuclear agencies.

Ritz-Carlton Moscow Changes Name After Marriott Exits Russia

The five-star hotel's previous owners Marriott had pulled out of the Russian market over the invasion of Ukraine.

'obligations fulfilled'

Russia Says Dollar Debt Repaid in Rubles Amid Default Fears

The country last defaulted on foreign currency debt in 1918.

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