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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.
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.
LUKASHENKO’S ‘DEFENSE DUTY’

Belarus’ Lukashenko Brandishes Rifle During Mass Opposition Rally

The Belarusian President flew over the protests Sunday holding a rifle and wearing a bulletproof vest.
EMERGENCY AIRLIFT

‘Poisoned’ Kremlin Critic Navalny Arrives in Germany for Treatment

The opposition leader’s team had claimed the authorities were delaying his transfer to cover up traces of a poisoning attempt.
BELARUS PROTESTS

Tens of Thousands Rally in Minsk, Heckle Lukashenko as Protest Sentiment Grows

Belarus's largest rally in recent history was held on Sunday.
inhumane treatment

'Torture Chamber': Jailed Belarusians Reveal Prison Abuse

Detained protesters and chance bystanders gave harrowing accounts of beatings, humiliation and torture.
RUSSIAN RESCUE

Russians Form Human Chain to Save Drowning Woman’s Life

Around 30 people worked together to save the woman's life.
GROWING DISCONTENT

Tens of Thousands Stage Anti-Kremlin Protests in Russia's Far East

Sergei Furgal's arrest has sparked unprecedented demonstrations in the city of Khabarovsk.
ESCALATING PROTESTS

Belarus Protests Turn Violent as Opposition Candidates Barred from Elections

Over 100 people were jailed Tuesday as Belarussians protest the upcoming presidential election.
TREASON CHARGES

Russia Detains Ex-Defense Reporter for Treason

Ivan Safronov’s detention comes two months after he started to work as Roscosmos chief Dmitry Rogozin's aide.
JET SKI PARADE

Hundreds of Jet Skis Race Through St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg's canals were filled with water sports lovers last weekend.
'THEATER TRIAL'

Russian Artists Call for Justice in 'Theater Trial'

The verdict in the case against director Kirill Serebrennikov and three others will be reached tomorrow.
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