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Exxon to Quit Russian Oil Ventures Frozen by U.S. Sanctions

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Exxon Mobil Corp. said it’s abandoning joint ventures with Russia’s Rosneft PJSC after international sanctions against the nation’s energy sector paralyzed a historic drilling project
February 28, 2018
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The Fabergé Museum of St. Petersburg

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If you’re considering a weekend getaway to St. Petersburg, be sure to stop in the Fabergé Museum to see the permanent and temporary exhibits.
February 28, 2018
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Drink Your Buckwheat!

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“Traditional with a twist” is a familiar enough concept. Even the name, Russian Pub, suggests that aim — unexpected incongruity. So, what should you expect if you decide to visit?
February 28, 2018
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Have Your Wine and Drink It Too at Wine Bazaar

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Evgenia Kachalova, the energetic and inspiring founder of Wine Bazaar, is often asked how to get into the wine world.
February 28, 2018
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Live and Dine Like Fyodor Chaliapin

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Visit the great opera singer Fyodor Chaliapin’s house and then dine on a meal from his personal book of recipes at the restaurant Matryoshka.
February 27, 2018
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New Film About Writer Sergei Dovlatov

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Directed by Alexei German, Jr., “Dovlatov” premiered at the Berlin Film Festival to critical acclaim and brisk sales.
February 26, 2018
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A Winter Dip in Russia’s Most Iconic Outdoor Pool

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Think winter is for swimming indoors? Muscovites don’t.
February 25, 2018
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Celebrating Men’s Day in the #MeToo Era

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It’s Defender of the Homeland Day! Let’s get cooking!
February 21, 2018
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What’s On in Moscow Feb. 23-25

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Brave the bracing temperatures to take in some great cultural events this long holiday weekend.
February 21, 2018
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The Man Who Saved the World

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A film that is half-documentary and half-feature tells the story of a Soviet officer who trusted his instincts and averted nuclear war.
February 20, 2018
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Russian Spy Thriller at a Movie Theater Near You

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The Russian-themed spy thriller “Red Sparrow” is about to open in theaters around the world – maybe even in Russia.
February 19, 2018
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Setting Winter on Fire at Nikola-Lenivets Art Park

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A visitor describes what really happened at the Nikola-Lenivets Art Park this past weekend.
February 18, 2018
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Rusal Is Said to Plan First Woman CEO as Deripaska Steps Down

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United Co. Rusal will name finance head Alexandra Bouriko as chief executive officer, the first time a woman will lead one of Russia’s largest commodity companies
February 18, 2018
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On Stage This Week in Moscow

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Not sure what to see in Moscow’s theaters and concerts halls this week? Here are some picks.
February 18, 2018
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The Presidential Portrait That Was the “Ugliest Thing” LBJ Ever Saw

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Lyndon Johnson’s cantankerous nature carried over to even the more engaging parts of being Commander in Chief
February 15, 2018
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A Russian Oligarch Walks Away From His $8 Billion Empire

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Though he had been cutting his stake in the chain in small increments in recent years, the market was surprised to see Sergei Galitsky bail.
February 15, 2018
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Maslenitsa in Nikola-Lenivets

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If you haven’t made plans for the weekend, consider a trip to Nikola-Lenivets Art Park where their traditional Maslenitsa bonfire will be lit on Saturday.
February 15, 2018
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In the Future, Will We Be Growing Fruit in Home Bioreactors?

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A team of molecular biologists wants you to forget about strawberries and, instead, take “cell jam” for a whirl
February 14, 2018
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Weaving Games and Puzzles Into the Fabric of a City

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To encourage playful learning, Urban Thinkspace and other projects put miniature playgrounds along the paths kids travel
February 14, 2018
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Ladomir, Zlatozara and Agrafena: How Muscovites Named Their Babies in 2017

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Over 130,000 babies were born in Moscow in 2017
February 14, 2018
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Women Were Better Represented in Victorian Novels Than Modern Ones

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Big data shows that women used to be omnipresent in fiction. Then men got in the way
February 13, 2018
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Be Your Own Edgy Valentine in Moscow

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If today is meant to be a day to celebrate love, then there’s a lot more to celebrate than just romance —a love for wine, for example, or a love for art, or jazz or even yourself
February 13, 2018
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For a Night of Romance

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Bundle up, grab a date and go out into the beauty that is Moscow in the full embrace of winter
February 13, 2018
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The Obamas’ Official Portraits Break New Ground With Their Boldness

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A picture-perfect reveal ceremony was by turns heartfelt and humorous
February 12, 2018
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For Mark Twain, It Was Love At First Sight

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The aspiring author knew Olivia Langdon was the one when he first laid eyes on a photograph of her
February 12, 2018
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How the “Heart Balm Racket” Convinced America That Women Were Up to No Good

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Being engaged carried some legal consequences until the news media got a hold of a sensational story
February 12, 2018
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A Dutiful Daughter-in-Law’s Maslenitsa Party

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Break out your crepe pan! It’s Maslenitsa, Russia’s raucous and riotous Shrovetide!
February 12, 2018
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Maslenitsa in Moscow

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As part of “Moscow Seasons,” the city is organizing spaces all over the city where you can celebrate Maslenitsa. Get ready for theater, dance, carnivals, games and piles of blini
February 12, 2018
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Maslenitsa in St. Petersburg

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If you’re in the northern capital, there is plenty of Maslenitsa merriment — and time to book tickets, too
February 12, 2018
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Artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald Capture the Unflinching Gaze of the President and First Lady

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The nation’s first African-American presidency is marked by two prominent African-American portraitists
February 11, 2018
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A Brief History of Bulgogi, Korea’s Most Delicious Export (Recipe)

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And how you can get some of the tender, marinated beef stateside
February 11, 2018
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Hirshhorn’s Redesigned Lobby Sheds New Light on a Classic Washington D.C. Building

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The Japanese photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto, known for his pensive images, is taking on the role of architect and designer
February 11, 2018
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Will the New Redesign of the Hirshhorn Lobby Do the Building Justice?

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The Japanese photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto, known for his pensive images, is taking on the role of architect and designer
February 11, 2018
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Russian Billionaires Are Building Megaschools to Rival Eton and Exeter

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Russian billionaires fund private schools to rival foreign counterparts.
February 11, 2018
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Russia Busts Crypto Miners at Secret Nuclear Weapons Lab

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The institute has some of Russia’s most powerful super-computers in a special network isolated from the internet for security reasons.
February 8, 2018
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What’s On in Moscow This Weekend

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If you haven’t made weekend plans, we’ve got you covered
February 8, 2018
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How Physics Keeps Figure Skaters Gracefully Aloft

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Every twist, turn and jump relies on a mastery of complex physical forces
February 6, 2018
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A Powerful, Three-Story Video Installation Will Transform the Hirshhorn

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The giant projection by Polish artist Kryzstof Wodiczko returns to the museum for the first time in 30 years
February 6, 2018
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Next Week, a Powerful, Three-Story Video Installation Will Transform the Hirshhorn

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The giant projection by Polish artist Kryzstof Wodiczko returns to the museum for the first time in 30 years
February 6, 2018
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Some Russians Are Loving This Blizzard of the Century

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The country may reap between 73 million and 82 million metric tons of wheat next season
February 6, 2018
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A Brief History of Women’s Figure Skating

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You might be surprised to learn that this sport where women now shine was initially seen as solely the purview of male athletes
February 5, 2018
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Kremlin’s Bid to Woo Rich Exiles Home Meets Skepticism

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Russian business ombudsman met in London on Saturday with a group of Russians including businessmen who fled to the U.K. out of fear of arrest
February 5, 2018
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Norman Rockwell’s Four Freedoms Brought the Ideals of America to Life

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This wartime painting series reminded Americans what they were fighting for
February 4, 2018
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The Cleveland Museum of Art Wants You To Play With Its Art

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The digital-savvy museum is using more than a dozen interactive games to collect data on how visitors digest artwork
February 4, 2018
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What the First Radio Commercial Jingle Sounded Like

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Wheaties was one of the first companies to recognize the enormous potential of radio as an advertising tool
February 1, 2018
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