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On This Day in 1931 Mikhail Gorbachev Was Born

The last leader of the Soviet Union celebrates his 90th birthday today.

Russian Snowpocalypse

Record Snowfall Blankets Russia

A 'snowpocalypse' has engulfed Russia in recent days.

imposter syndrome

Russian Pranksters Trick Amnesty Heads in Navalny 'Prisoner of Conscience' Call

"We may have done more harm than good," an Amnesty International official says on the call.

Moscow Zoo’s Panda Tumbles in the Snow

Dindin the panda enjoys Moscow's 'snowpocalypse.'

Actor Andrei Myagkov Dies at Age 82

The "Irony of Fate" actor died in his home on Thursday.

‘Love is stronger than fear’

Russian Women Form Human Chain Following Navalny Protest Crackdown

The Valentine’s Day symbol of solidarity was inspired by last summer’s women-led protests in Belarus.

As Moscow’s Jails Overflow, Navalny Detainees Are Held Outside the City

Friends and relatives of people arrested at rallies in support of the opposition leader are queuing with care packages in the village of Sakharovo.

Russian Riot Police Brutally Crack Down Following Navalny Verdict

Video footage shows instances of mass riot police brutality in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

tightening clampdown

As It Happened: Thousands Detained as Russians Stage Fresh Navalny Protests

Sunday's protests were marked by a harsh crackdown on protesters in cities across the country.

Pro-Kremlin Media Airs Putin-Praising ‘Flashmob’ Performance

“Putin is our president!” shouts the crowd of online retail employees in the now-controversial video.

Protests for Jailed Kremlin Critic Navalny Sweep Russia

Police clash with demonstrators in major cities and detain thousands.

compromised content

Social Media Platforms Delete Russian Posts Promoting Navalny Protests – State Censor

Russia says TikTok has deleted 38% of videos it says are inciting children to attend Saturday's unsanctioned protests.

Alexei Navalny’s Turbulent Return to Russia

The Russian opposition leader's fraught return to Russia.

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’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.

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.”

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.

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