Day: August 20, 2017
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Moscow Responds to U.S. Visa Freeze With Accusations of Political Meddling
The U.S. Embassy’s announcement is just the latest episode in its diplomatic spat with Russia
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Massive Fire Breaks Out in Southern Russia
A massive fire in the center of the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don has engulfed 25 homes.
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Putin Appoints Antonov as New U.S. Ambassador
Putin Appoints Antonov New U.S. Ambassador
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Russian Dating App Recruits Couples to Boost Election Turnout
“Together to the Elections” matches users to vote together on Sept. 10, the day of municipal elections in 16 regions
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Lavrov: Russia Won’t Follow ‘Stupid’ U.S. Example After Visa Freeze
“So if someone hoped that this stupid example would be contagious, they miscalculated.”
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There’s More to Classic Tiki Than Just Kitsch
Bartender Martin Cate reveals eight fun facts about the past, present and future of tiki culture
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U.S. Embassy in Moscow Suspends Non-Immigrant Visas for Russians
The U.S. Embassy in Russia is temporarily suspending processing non-immigrant visas applications in response to Russia’s expulsion of American diplomats
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Kremlin Advisor Surkov and U.S. Envoy Volker to Discuss Ukraine
The sides agreed to meet in Minsk after the U.S. proposed Vienna and Moscow suggested Kaliningrad
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U.S. Jazz Trio Jams With Tuvan Throat Singers
This Tuesday at 7 p.m. the Alexander Scriabin Memorial Museum is the venue for one of the most unusual concerts performed in Moscow.
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Putin’s Would-Be Successors Ranked Ahead of 2018 Elections
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev is favorite to fill Putin’s shoes, according to the new ranking