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Remembrance Day

Russian Veterans Join Anglican Church Remembrance Day Service

Despite the many diplomatic tensions, all stood in silence and then raised their glasses in toasts.
Merci RT

Why Do France’s Yellow Vests Love RT?

We went to an old textile workers town in southern France to find out.
GLOBAL WARMING

11,000 Scientists Have Warned Us About Climate Change, 4 Were Russian

Meet Alexei Kotov, one of the four Russian Scientists Who Warned the World About Climate Change This Week.
Throwing stones

Crowds Throw Stones at Russian-Turkish Patrol in Syria

During a joint Russian-Turkish patrol this week, Kurdish people were filmed throwing stones at the convoy’s vehicles.
BURLESQUE FOR MEN

First 'Boylesque' Dancer in Russia Fights Gender Stereotypes

Elisha Fox is the first burlesque male dancer in Russia.
political repression

Russians Read Names of Soviet Political Victims in Moscow

Despite the rain and the cold, the event brings together hundreds of people—young and old.
Trump

U.S. President Trump Confuses Ukraine Leader With 'New Russian President'

Answering reporters questions on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump mistakenly referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as "the new Russian...
BEER VS VODKA

Russians and Alcohol: When Beer Replaced Vodka

Russians are drinking 43% less alcohol than they were in 2003, according to newly released World Health Organization data.
Syrian Conflict

Russian Troops Overtake Former U.S. Base in Northern Syria

Three Russian military helicopters have landed in the Tabqa military airfield in northern Syria, which U.S. forces abandoned earlier this month.
Dam Breaks

15 Killed in Siberian Dam Collapse

Heavy rains weakened a series of dams in Krasnoyarsk region, causing them to burst on Oct. 19, 2019.
Textile Recycling

Eco-Conscious Russians Combat ‘Fast Fashion’ With Textile Recycling

The popularity of “fast fashion” is boosting greenhouse gas emissions and overwhelming landfills. These Russians are bucking the trend.
social media sensation

Russian Homeless Opera Singer's Viral Performance Inspires Outpouring of Support

"4 million people call LA home. 4 million voices... sometimes you just have to stop and listen to one, to hear something beautiful."
Flashback

51 Years Ago, a Russian Folk Song Re-Emerged at the Top of the British Charts

The song's direct influence from Russian folk was a rarity for its time.
Education

Russian Students Pray for Good Grades in Religious Procession

Students in Russia’s fourth-largest city of Yekaterinburg took part in a religious procession to mark the start of the school year and pray for good...
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Modern Family Medicine With Traditional Family Values

The Mother and Child Group.
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Challenging Dated Stereotypes of Russian Cuisine With Smoked Salmon

Many people believe that Russian cuisine is very heavy and calorific. Chef Alexander Volkov-Medvedev likes to challenge this stereotype and showcase...
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Traditional Recipes Recreated With Flair

Russian cuisine to surprise your taste buds.
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Russian Cuisine on Top of Europe’s Tallest Skyscraper

Soaring high above Moscow on the top of Europe’s tallest skyscraper OKO but grounded by its most ancient culinary roots is Ruski, the very successful...
Ustinov verdict

Russian Actors Launch Flashmob in Support of Colleague Jailed Over Moscow Protests

Actors have adopted the phrase “I/We Are Pavel Ustinov,” borrowing from this summer's campaign in support of a jailed journalist.
protests

Protesters Demand Fair Elections In Russia's Far East

Hundreds of protesters have demanded a re-run of last weekend’s vote in Far East Russian city where a pro-Kremlin candidate was elected mayor.
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