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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’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.

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.

Moscow Metro Makes Masks Glamorous Again

How else can you get the public's undivided attention?

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 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.

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.

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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