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Sergey Diaghilev, Remembered 90 Years After His Death

Sergey Diaghilev, the renowned Russian ballet impresario, died 90 years ago on Aug. 19, 1929.
Mothers and Daughters

Mothers and Daughters: Women in Russia Tell Their Stories

The Moscow Times spoke with three generations of women about their experiences of life in Russia.
Plane Crash

Russian Plane Crash-Lands in Cornfield, 233 Lives Saved

An Airbus 321 has crash-landed outside Moscow after birds were sucked into its engines.
Opposition Rally

Record Protests Rock Moscow

An estimated 50,000 protesters took to the streets of Moscow on Saturday, Aug. 10.
eco-living

Downshifting in Russia: Who’s Fed Up With the Big City?

While rural flight increases in Russia, some young families are moving in the opposite direction.
vox pop

Russians React to Putin's 20 Years in Power on Anniversary

We went to the streets of Moscow to ask locals how they view Putin's two-decade-long rule.
‘Mass Unrest’ Detention

Moscow Student’s ‘Mass Unrest’ Detention Sparks Wave of Support

Yegor Zhukov, a student at Moscow’s Higher School of Economics, was detained on Aug. 2 and charged with rioting for taking part in opposition protests...
Street protests

Moscow Street Protests Are About More Than Elections

Meet Zhenya, a 25-year-old protester who has vowed to keep taking to the streets until things change.
news

Riot Police Brutally Beat FC Spartak Fans

Riot police were filmed beating FC Spartak fans after a July 20 match.
Lost lake

Russian Lake Dries Up, Leaves Locals Baffled

It’s unknown why the reservoir has dried up — but that hasn’t stopped Instagram users from taking advantage of the photo op.
BODY POSITIVITY

Curvy Russian Models Aim to Conquer the World

Russian beauty pageants are dominated by skinny girls, but now some models are calling for a chance to show their curves on stage.
Fires in Siberia

Wildfires Engulf Russia's Siberia

Huge swathes of Russia have been engulfed in wildfires over the past month.
Metallica Concert

Metallica Covers Soviet Rock Classic at Moscow Concert

The heavy metal band Metallica performed a cover of Soviet rock legend Viktor Tsoi’s 1988 hit “Gruppa Krovi” (Blood Type) to the delight of 80,000...
street protests

20K Demand Free Moscow Elections in Largest Russian Protest in Years

More than 22,000 protesters gathered in Moscow against the exclusion of opposition candidates from the ballot for city elections in September.
russian cottage

Welcome to the Russian Dacha

Spend one evening with three generations of women at a traditional Russian dacha north of Moscow. Their main occupation? Doing nothing!
opposition rally

Moscow Opposition Rallies for Fair Elections, 39 Detained

Hundreds of protesters rallied in Moscow on Sunday to demand fair elections.
for the gram

Instagrammers Flock to ‘Siberia’s Maldives,’ Despite Toxicity

Instagram users have flocked to a water reservoir in Siberia with water that looks like it’s near a tropical island.
Religious Celebration

Russian Buddhists Celebrate Kalachakra Religious Festival in Siberia

The Buddhist Kalachakra festival celebrates world peace and harmony.
Medieval glory

UNESCO Adds 17 Pskov Monuments to World Heritage List

The churches and fortifications date back as far as the 12th century.
Houses for millennials

Houses of the Future: What Kind of Homes Do Millenials Want?

The Moscow Urban Forum took place this week, hosting 8,500 people passionate about urbanism and architecture from 69 different countries.
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