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Food bank

Helping the Homeless in Moscow

Estimates of Russia’s homeless population range from the thousands to millions.
NO ALCOHOL

Young Russians Fight Against Drinking in Public

Every Friday night, dozens of young men patrol public places and report people who drink to the police.
KADYROV'S INSTAGRAM

Chechen Leader Threatens to Break Fingers, Tear Out Tongues of Online Critics

The leader of Russia’s republic of Chechnya has threatened to break the fingers and tear out the tongues of anyone who leaves offensive comments about...
Press Freedom Protest

Over 500 Protesters Detained in Moscow at March for Press Freedom

The protesters called for the punishment of police officers who were involved in the detention of investigative journalist Ivan Golunov.
Seismic activity

A Volcano in Russia’s Far East Is Now Active After Many Years of Silence

A “catastrophic” amount of ash would spread from the volcano if it were to erupt, spreading far beyond Russia, geophysicists say.
Fair Pay

A Russian Doctor Struggles for a Fair Salary

Doctors and medical professionals across Russia are organizing to demand fair pay and better working conditions. Since fall 2018, three demonstrations...
Golunov arrest

Dozens Protest Russian Investigative Reporter's Arrest in Moscow

Ivan Golunov's colleagues say the charges against him were fabricated as persecution for his work.
Cathedral Mosque

Moscow's Muslims Celebrate the End of Ramadan

An estimated 200,000 to 320,000 people participated in the celebrations in Moscow.
Amphibious driving

Mighty Kamaz Truck Hits the Waves in Russia's Far East

Just keep on driving, even if your truck is almost pulled into the sea.
Vox pop

What Are Russian Millennials Most Concerned About?

Russian millennials say they’re most concerned by corruption and inequality, according to a recent poll.
Dawn to Dusk

Ramadan Where the Sun Never Sleeps: Fasting in St. Petersburg

Follow one Muslim in St. Petersburg who fasts for over 20 hours a day during Ramadan.
Satire star

Fake Russian Politician Gains Fame for Slapstick Solutions to Local Problems

A former journalist is poking fun at local authorities’ inability to respond to citizens’ problems.
City streets

Bike Riding in Moscow: Not For the Faint-Hearted

We took a ride with a bike activist to see how safe it is to ride around Moscow's city center.
other

What Do Russians Think About Equal Rights for LGBT People?

According to a recent Levada Center poll, nearly half of Russians (47%) say they support equal rights for LGBT people. We headed to the streets of Moscow...
duck detour

St. Petersburg Drivers Stop for Two Ducks on a Date

The ducks were on their way to the Summer Garden, presumably for some well-deserved fun in the fountains.
War and peace

Russian History Enthusiasts Re-Enact Battle of Borodino

History buffs traveled back to 1812 to re-enact the epic battle.
Expat community

The Mixed Feelings of Moscow's Venezuela Community About Life Abroad

We decided to ask the Venezuelan community in Moscow what they think about what's happening in their country.
Phoenix From Ashes

Endangered Stork Survives Russian Wildfire Horror

The wildfires that are seen in the video have ravaged eastern Russia in recent weeks.
Russian Rock

Celebrating Rock Star Zemfira, 20 Years After Her Explosive Debut Album

Legendary Russian rock singer Zemfira released her debut album in May 1999.
Immortal Regiment

Russians Commemorate Relatives Who Fought During World War II

Maria, a 19-year-old girl in Moscow, marched to celebrate her great-grandmother who fought during the war.
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