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nationwide crackdown

Russian Jehovah’s Witnesses Targeted in Fresh Raids

Members of the group banned in Russia were arrested in Moscow and 20 other regions during the latest raids.
shifting patterns

Ice Storm in Russia’s Far East Linked to Climate Change

The storm has battered the region and left 100,000 residents without electricity for several days.
weekend profile

A Tolstoy Descendant Returns to His Roots in Yasnaya Polyana

Ilya Tolstoy left a journalism career in the big city for his ancestor’s famous estate. Now his new apple business is bearing fruit.
BELARUS CRACKDOWN

Over 1,000 Belarus Protesters Detained Amid Ongoing Protests

The political crisis in Belarus shows no signs of slowing down as protesters continue to take to the streets.
PEACE AGREEMENT

Russian Peacekeepers Head to Nagorno-Karabakh After Peace Deal

A Russian force of 1,960 military personnel and 90 armored personnel carriers will deploy to the region as peacekeepers.
MUSCOVITES REACT

Muscovites Talk About Coronavirus, Moscow’s QR Code System

The Moscow Times spoke to local Muscovites to see how they really feel about the coronavirus measures being taken in the nation's capital.
STRUGGLING SYSTEM

Harrowing Coronavirus Stories Emerge From Russia’s Battered Regions

Bodies are piling up and hospitals are offering “sitting hospitalizations” to cope with bed shortages.
PUBLIC HEALTH

Moscow Metro Makes Masks Glamorous Again

How else can you get the public's undivided attention?
PROTESTS

Anti-Macron Protesters Gather Outside French Embassy in Moscow

Protestors gathered outside the French embassy in Moscow to protest against French President Emmanuel Macron.
oil and water

Oil Spill Hits Russia’s Pacific Coast Amid String of Pollution Incidents

The spill is at least the third oil spill to hit Russia's waterways this month.
CLOSE CALL

Hungry Polar Bears Surround Russian Garbage Truck

Ten polar bears surrounded a garbage truck in Siberia, even climbing in the truck for some snacks.
high-profile death

Controversial Russian Priest Dies During Coronavirus Rehabilitation

Archpriest Dimitry Smirnov was named “Sexist of the Year” by Russian feminists this year for his inflammatory statements.
ECOLOGICAL CRISES

Russian Eco-Disasters Spark Environmental Fears

Recent mass aquatic die-offs in Russia have sparked worldwide concern.
CULTURAL ICON

Soviet Icon Cheburashka to Appear in New Movie

The Soviet Union's most famous cartoon character is entering the 21st century.
MYSTERIOUS CATASTROPHE

Mysterious Disaster Devastates Marine Life in Russia’s Kamchatka

Hundreds of dead marine animals washed up on the shores of Kamchatka in an environmental tragedy.
POLITICAL CHAOS

Political Crisis Erupts in Kyrgyzstan Over Disputed Election

A parliamentary election in Kyrgyzstan has prompted political upheaval.
DANCE FOR MOTHER EARTH

Russian Climate Activists ‘Dance’ For The Environment

Activists all across Russia gathered to 'dance protest' for the environment.
TOO CUTE

Russian Snow Leopard Kittens Caught on Camera

You never know what you can find (and film) in Russia's wilderness.
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

Lady Gaga’s New Video Is an Ode to a Soviet Film Classic

The American pop star took inspiration from a visually stunning classic Armenian Soviet film.
CUTENESS OVERLOAD

Rare ‘Ugly Duckling’ Albino Seal Pup in Far East Russia Wins Hearts

Sometimes being different is a good (and very cute) thing.
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