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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.
crackdown on dissent

Belarus Leader's Election Rival Detained as Crackdown Intensifies

Several hundred protesters gathered in central Minsk to express solidarity with the detained opposition figures.
RUSSIA DAY

Russia Day 2020

A celebration of Russia's heritage, natural beauty, and people.
ecological disaster

Massive Siberian Oil Spill Causes $80M in Waterway Damage – Greenpeace

Officials say it could take “more than a decade” to restore the local aquatic ecosystem after the 20,000-ton spill.
ANTI-GAY POLITICS

Russian Political Ad Bashes Gay Marriage

The ad urges Russians to vote in a constitutional referendum to preserve "traditional" family values.
ELON MUSK, RUSSIAN SINGER

Elon Musk’s Deepfake Soviet Song Takes Over the Russian Internet

Sometimes sending astronauts to space makes you want to sing a Soviet classic.
MOSCOW GUNFIRE

Funeral Home Shootout in Moscow

Nine men took fire on each other in a southern Moscow neighborhood.
Lockdown Party

Russian Police to Probe Siberia Street Party

Russians can face up to seven years in prison for violating anti-virus lockdown rules.
NEW NEIGHBORS

Wild Animals Roam Russian Cities During Quarantine

Some unlikely rowdy newcomers in Russian cities.
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