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Articles with tag "Tatarstan"
republic of Tatarstan
Russia Sentences ‘Volga Maniac’ Serial Killer to Life in Prison
Radik Tagirov was found guilty of murdering 31 elderly women and committing assault against another 33 between 2011 and 2012.
exiled expert
Russia Charges Exiled Tatar Political Analyst for ‘Rehabilitation of Nazism’
Ruslan Aysin is known for his commentary and publications on Tatarstan's politics and history, as well as on political Islam.
1 Min read
Sports diplomacy
Inaugural ‘Games of the Future’ Fail to Undo Moscow’s International Isolation
Experts called the games “an attempt by Putin’s inner circle to show him…that everything in Russia is like before and even better.”
4 Min read
Tupolev Tu-160M
Putin Flies Supersonic Bomber During Tatarstan Visit
The flight was likely a campaign stunt ahead of the March presidential election and a signal to the West about Russia's nuclear capabilities.
1 Min read
slovo patsana
Viral Russian Gang Drama Revisits the Ultraviolence of 1980s Kazan
The No. 1 series in Russia recreates Kazan's thriving gang culture of the late 80s. But it brings up painful memories for some who lived through it.
6 Min read
army fakes
Detained U.S.-Russian Journalist Hit With Fresh Charges
Alsu Kurmasheva's new charges are linked to an alleged violation of Russia’s wartime censorship laws.
2 Min read
Pyala
Tatarstani Hip-Hop Duo Nears Top of Global Shazam Chart
The success of “Pyala” marks the first time in history that a Tatar-language song has topped a major global song chart.
1 Min read
deliberate crackdown?
Ban of Sakha Films Signals Uncertain Future for Russia’s Regional Movie Industries
The regional film industry in Russia would be booming if the authorities didn't ban their movies.
5 Min read
Grozny visit
Tatarstan Head Awards Kadyrov’s Son After Row Over Detainee Beating
The award was presented in recognition of the younger Kadyrov's “contribution to strengthening interethnic and interfaith peace and harmony.”
2 Min read
Feature
Arrest of Tatar-American Journalist ‘A Terrible Tragedy,’ Friends Say
People who know Alsu Kurmasheva describe her as a devoted mother and journalist committed to covering life in Russia’s ethnic republics.
3 Min read
Protected site
In Photos: UNESCO Adds Astronomical Observatories in Russia’s Tatarstan to World Heritage List
The unique astronomical observatories are known for their preservation complete with authentic astronomical instruments.
1 Min read
Reflections of the Unseen
Art and Music of Russia’s Indigenous Peoples Comes Into Spotlight in Amsterdam
Amsterdam’s bustling Red Light District has plenty to offer to visitors on a Saturday evening, but a showcase of art and music of Russia’s...
4 Min read
mother tongue
World’s Largest Tatar Language Platform to Shut Down After Western Developer Exits Russia
Ana Tele had been used by more than 100,000 Tatar language learners both within Russia and abroad.
3 Min read
seeking deals
Kazan Economic Forum Seeks to Lure Islamic Investment as Moscow Isolated Over Ukraine
Russia is seeking out new sources of foreign investment after its invasion of Ukraine sparked punishing sanctions from the West.
2 Min read
tatar diaspora
Ravaged By Fires, a Tatar Village in West Siberia Calls on Tatarstan to Fund Reconstruction
“There are tears, but [there is] also hope that we will rebuild everything.”
3 Min read
Feature
Languages in Russia Disappearing Faster than Data Suggests, Activists Warn
While Russia's 2021 census might help identify linguistic trends, experts argue it fails to capture the real number of active language users.
5 Min read
‘Here to Help’
Russia's Grateful Diaspora Joins Earthquake Relief Efforts in Turkey
As Turkey struggled amid the worst disaster in its modern history, recent Russian arrivals in the country were determined to help.
4 Min read
symbolic change
Russia’s Tatarstan to Rename Regional Presidency
The head of Russia’s republic of Tatarstan will lose the title of “president,” the last remaining symbol of Russian federalism following...
vocal resistance
Tatarstan Deputies Reject Kremlin Attempt to Bring Region to Heel
In a rare show of defiance toward the federal government in Moscow, regional politicians in Tatarstan on Thursday rejected a set of amendments to its constitution...
staying orders
Russia’s Tatarstan Bans Reservists From Leaving as Mobilization Underway
Authorities in Russia’s republic of Tatarstan have prohibited all residents in the military reserves from leaving the region, according to a government...
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