Support The Moscow Times!
Contribute today

Articles with tag "New Year"

no let-up

Kyiv Rocked By Explosions Amid Russia's New Year Attacks

A fresh round of explosions rocked Kyiv less than an hour into 2023, after Russia had attacked Ukraine with missiles targeting the capital and other cities...
martial theme

Putin Visits Russian Troops, Claims 'Moral Rightness' in New Year Address

Updates with Zelensky's comments and color from Moscow and recasts throughout. MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin said in his televised New Year's...
confident prediction

Russia Defense Minister Shoigu Says Victory 'Inevitable' in New Year Message

Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Saturday that Russia's victory in Ukraine is "inevitable" in a New Year's message to servicemen, as Moscow's military...
time for reflection

‘Where Are We Heading?’: Wartime New Year Prompts Russian Soul-Searching

As Russians prepare to mark their first New Year’s Eve since the start of the war in Ukraine that has claimed tens of thousands of lives and created...
war comes home

Pro-War New Year's Decorations Appear in Russian Cities

The weeks around the New Year, Russia's most festive holiday, are always a time of bright, elaborate decorations in the country's cities.

But this year...
canceled holidays

Russian Cities Scrap New Year Festivities as War Encroaches on Everyday Life

Dozens of Russian cities have canceled or scaled back planned New Year’s Eve celebrations as the war strains local budgets and calls grow for money...
low risk

Russians Order 'Santas With Antibodies' for New Year Celebrations

Families are seeking a safe way to celebrate the most festive holiday of the year amid the pandemic.
View more articles