Articles - The Moscow Times

Support The Moscow Times!

Contribute today

How a Cat Thrown Off a Train Became a National Scandal in Russia

Twix the cat escaped from his carrier and was thrown into the snow by a conductor. Thousands of Russians demanded justice.

shipments by train

Russian Rail Freight Falls in 6-Year First – Vedomosti

Experts linked the drop to disruptions in export supply chains from western sanctions imposed on Russia.

Russian Prisoners to Build Siberian Railway Line

Amid labor shortages Russian government officials have discussed plans to use prison labor for major construction projects.

On and Off the Trans-Siberian Train: The Taxi Driver

The Mesto47 team talks with a cab driver in Nizhny Novgorod about love, marriage and children.

On and Off the Trans-Siberian Train: The Communist

Meet Sergei, a committed communist party member in the Far East.

On and Off the Trans-Siberian Train: The Dropouts

The Teachers for Russia program sends young people to teach in poor village schools.

On and Off the Trans-Siberian Train: The Mother

This week we meet a mother traveling to get aid for her son with a disability.

Connecting the capitals

Helsinki Eyes New 6-Hour Bullet Train to Moscow

Finnish foreign trade minister Ville Skinnari said the high-speed train would boost tourist traffic between the cities.

Russia’s Largest Privatization Since 2016 to Net Almost $1Bln

State-owned Russian Railways sells subsidiary to former Russian lawmaker and ex-head of parliamentary transport committee.

COSTLY CONNECTIONS

Russia’s New High Speed Rail Route to Cost $36Bln

Project to link three of Russia’s largest cities will be completed by the end of 2026.

Scheduled departure?

New High-Speed Moscow-St. Petersburg Trains to Start Running in 2026

Faster journey times and cheaper tickets promised by Russia’s state railway organization.

View more articles