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Russian Covid Pass Protesters Try to Storm Regional Legislature

Protesters tried to enter the Chelyabinsk regional legislature as lawmakers discussed a bill to require QR codes on planes and trains.

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Moscow Zoo Welcomes Orphaned Manul Kittens

The manul, or Pallas's cat, has been the zoo's symbol and mascot for over 30 years.

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Russian Dog Given 4 Prosthetic Paws

Monika was found as a stray with all four of her paws cut off, but is now able to enter her new life with her best food forward.

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Cargo Ship Runs Aground on Russia's Far East Coast

The Panama-flagged Rise Shine ship suffered a crack in its hull after running aground during a storm.

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Climate Change Melts Permafrost, Transforms Landscape in Russia's North

In northern Siberia, the warming climate is leaving people feeling like the ground is "going out from under their feet."

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Moscow Celebrates Fall With Giant Pumpkin Showcase

It's the Great Pumpkin, Moscow.

Polar Bear Who Wandered Too Far South Finds New Home in Moscow

A polar bear that walked 1,950 miles south into the northeastern Siberian mainland is now thriving at the Moscow Zoo.

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Russia, Belarus Launch Massive Military Drills as NATO Watches

The drills are described as Europe’s largest military exercises in decades.

Exploring the North Pole Aboard a Giant Russian Icebreaker

As climate change makes the Arctic more navigable, Russia hopes its expanding nuclear icebreaker fleet will secure its supremacy.

Russian Wildfire Smog Turns Northern Siberian Day to Night

Russia’s largest and coldest region has seen wildfires sweep through forests larger than the state of Connecticut this summer.

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Moscow Restaurants Struggle to Stay Afloat Under New Virus Restrictions

All the city's eateries now require diners to present QR codes showing vaccination, negative PCR tests or proof of recovery from Covid-19.

Russian Band Releases Pro-LGBT Video

Sansara's video portrays "two people who love each other but forbid themselves," says writer Evgeny Primachenko.

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Torrential Rain Hits Moscow Following Record Heatwave

Torrential rains pounded Moscow on Monday after the city's record heatwave over the past week.

St. Petersburg Celebrates 'Scarlet Sails' Despite Coronavirus Surge

St. Petersburg held its annual "Scarlet Sails" celebration for high school grads despite record coronavirus cases.

Russian Villagers Rescue Beached Beluga Whales

A team of 17 adults and children kept the animals hydrated for eight hours until belugas could escape to the sea with the rising tide.

Russian Football Fans Rally Amid New Virus Spike

Russian fans cheered on their team in the Euro 2020 tournament Monday ahead of a tough 1-4 loss to Denmark. St. Petersburg, a Euro 2020 host city where...

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Drones, Lasers and More: How Russians Celebrated 60th Anniversary of Gagarin Spaceflight

This year’s Cosmonautics Day events were on par with grand parades of the Soviet era.

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Russian Dog Steals Reporter's Mic on Live TV in Viral Clip

A curious dog decided to steal a Russian weather reporter's spotlight.

Putin Pilots Bumpy All-Terrain Rig on Siberian Holiday

Putin routinely appears on state television participating in outdoor pursuits to project the image of a healthy and robust leader.

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Russian Hockey Stars Raise Climate Awareness in Lake Baikal Match

Russian hockey stars played a match on Lake Baikal to save it.

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