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bone-chilling feat
Russian Swimmer Claims New World Record With Baikal Under-Ice Swim
Yekaterina Nekrasova, 40, swam an 85-meter distance beneath the ice of Lake Baikal wearing only a bathing suit.
Video retrospective
Russia in Review: The Biggest Stories of 2020
Footage of the year's biggest news stories, from Moscow to Russia's Far East.
RUSSIA IN 2020
Russia’s Environmental Disasters in 2020
From forest fires larger than some European countries to historic oil spills, Russia's ecosystems faced unprecedented impacts this year.
same skies
Smog-Choked Russian City Appeals to Biden for Aid
Residents of Chelyabinsk called on the U.S. president-elect for help in avoiding “ecological genocide.”
news
Azerbaijan Holds Nagorno-Karabakh Victory Parade
Over 3,000 military servicemen took part in the parade.
“Dance A Trois”
Skyscrapers Dance to Protect Yekaterinburg’s Architectural Heritage
The Kinoproba festival kicked off with a short animated film, showing famous landmark buildings in Yekaterinburg dancing together.
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.
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