Russia Will Boycott Davos Forum If Sanctioned Oligarchs Are Barred — PM
Sanctioned businessmen Deripaska, Vekselberg and Kostin were reportedly told to stay away from the event in January.
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Immerse Yourself in the Kabakovs’ Worlds
Don’t miss this exhibition of Ilya and Emilia Kabakov, two of Russia’s most important living artists.
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Feed the Fleet!
In honor of the armed forces around the world, our favorite cook has made boring into bright and tasty.
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Moscow On Stage
Theaters are beginning their parade of new, revived and favorite productions. Order your tickets now, especially for the holiday season.
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The Musicians of Moscow’s Metro, in Photos
Here’s a look at the Music in the Metro project and the musicians who brighten up your commute.
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Russian Art Going, Going, Gone
Curious about the Russian art market – who’s buying and what are they taking home? We were, too.
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Go to Dinner in the Far North
Everyone should try the cuisine of Russia’s far north at least once. And once you try it, you’ll be back for more.
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86% of Large Russian Companies Fear New U.S. Sanctions – Report
Respondents named import bans, a weaker ruble and a ban on Russian state banks conducting foreign exchange transactions as their top three concerns.
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The Women’s Century: Five Russian Writers to Watch
Today, Russia has no dearth of successful, celebrated women writers.
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Shepard Fairey Brings His Art Home to Moscow
Last weekend to see this great show of American street artist Shepard Fairey. Free admission on Sunday 6 – 11 p.m.
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Five Guys Come to Moscow
“Kalinka” with a bit of Michael Jackson thrown in? Who are these guys? Check them out for free this weekend.
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Russia Named 31st in World Bank’s ‘Doing Business’ Ranking, Missing Putin’s Target
Russia’s new ranking places it ahead of many Western countries such as France and Italy, and just behind Spain.
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Russian Millionaires Hold Two-Thirds of Their Money Abroad, Report Says
President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly called on wealthy Russians to bring their capital back to the country.
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Have a Happy Halloween
You still have time to perfect your costume. Moscow opens the doors to ghosts and goblins this weekend.
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The Romanoffs: The Empire Strikes Back
We asked Jennifer Eremeeva to watch one more episode of Amazon’s “The Romanoffs” and let us know how it’s going. It’s going strangely.
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Nadya Tolokonnikova Resists Hollywood
We caught up with Nadya Tolokonnikova at the last stop of her U.S. book tour.
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Enjoy Moscow’s New Parks
Check out these new urban parks before winter hits… and bookmark them for next spring and summer.
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See ‘Stalker’ on the Big Screen
A rare screening of an even rarer remastered classic. Don’t miss it!
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Premieres and New Productions
Autumn means the start of Moscow’s cultural season. Here are some of the exciting premieres and new
productions taking place on stages across Russia’s capital.
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productions taking place on stages across Russia’s capital.
NB Art Gallery: A Moscow Institution
Natalia Bykova founded the NB gallery in 1992 in a former communal apartment in Moscow.
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U.S. Group Bangs on a Can in Zaryadye
Free tonight? Well, here’s something you won’t hear often.
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The Skyscrapers of Moscow City, in Photos
Moscow City took two decades to build and now has some of the tallest skyscrapers in Europe.
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Forbes Publishes List of 25 Richest Russian Women, Wife of Moscow’s Ex-Mayor Remains Top
The combined wealth of the 25 wealthiest Russian women was nearly $9 billion.
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The Amazon Series Sets Romanoffs Adrift
Is it worth the hype? Jennifer Eremeeva, who knows her Russian history and Romanov lore, reviews the first two episodes.
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Russia Climbs in Global Competitiveness Index
Russia returned to a growth rate of 1.5 percent in 2017 after two years of decline and is projected to grow a further 1.7 percent this year.
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Russia Received $15Bln Windfall From World Cup, Organizers Say
The knock-on effect could bring up to 210 billion rubles of annual revenue in the next five years, the report said.
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Moscow’s Golden Glow and Fall Foliage, in Photos
It’s mid-October and Moscow is being treated to an exceptional autumn after an equally delightful summer this year.
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Amazon Launches ‘The Romanoffs’
A television series that harkens back to the 1950s and imagines a world full of Romanovs and Romanov wannabes.
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Moscow’s Fall Film Harvest
Russia’s fall movies are young, brash, complicated, and really worth seeing.
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Combine Art and Activism This Week in Moscow
Check out some activist art and theater this week.
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See and Celebrate Mikhail Bulgakov’s ‘Heart of a Dog’
A 30th anniversary is a good reason to see a great film and learn more about the author with The Moscow Times Clubs.
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Have a Very Beat Week
Catch up with cool music and culture this week at the Beat Festival Weekend.
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‘To Keep for Eternity’ Joins Museum and Theater
This fascinating immersive exhibition about the palace museums around St. Petersburg might be worth a quick trip north.
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Muscovites Go Crazy Over New iPhones, Spending Thousands of Dollars for a Spot in Line
Reports in the run-up to the sale said some people were selling their place in line for as much as $6,000.
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Muscovites Go Crazy Over New iPhones, Spending Thousands of Dollars for Spot in Line
Reports in the run-up to the sale said some people were selling their place in line for as much as $6,000.
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Tolstoy, Plums and a Chicken
How to make use of the sweet harvest and get a quick dinner on the table, via Georgia and Jennifer Eremeeva, with honorable mention to Leo Tolstoy.
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Moscow’s Circle of Light Festival, in Pictures
Moscow shines at the annual City of Lights festival featuring lights, laser displays and more.
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Run or Cheer at Sunday’s Absolute Marathon
This Sunday the Moscow marathon route winds all through the city center. Come to cheer – but leave your car at home.
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Moscow’s Best New Restaurants
The new crop of Moscow hot spots for wining, dining and slurping coffee look mighty good.
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U.S. Sanctions Driving Russian Billionaires Into Putin’s Arms
The Trump administration is helping Vladimir Putin get Russia’s billionaires to start repatriating some of their assets.
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Russia’s Biggest Oil Producers Have Never Had It so Good
Russian crude producers are raking in cash as the rally in dollar-denominated oil prices is amplified by a weakening ruble.
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Circle of Light Festival Begins Friday
For five days Spartacus will ride his chariot across a central Moscow square, huge rabbits will pop out of thin air in a park, and navy cruisers will ply the roads near Kutuzovsky Prospekt.
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Join a Parade!
The weather promises to be perfect on Saturday – just right for Perspektiva’s annual parade and party to celebrate inclusion of people with disabilities.
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A Film Festival for Russia Lovers
The winners and nominees from a London festival of films about Russia are being shown this week in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
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Scandinavia Restaurant: RIP
Guy Archer reminisces about a Moscow landmark that fed, entertained and (sometimes) tolerated its happy clients for over 20 years.
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At Home with Galina Ulanova
Russia has always been known as a ballet powerhouse, producing some of the world’s best-known dancers. At home, they are national heroes, and abroad — fascinating wonders from another world.
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The Russian Path: Through Impressionism to the Avant-Garde
See this fascinating show at the Museum of Russian Impressionism to prepare for their upcoming David Burliuk exhibition, or just because it’s gorgeous.
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Russian Clients May Not Get Dollars Back If New U.S. Sanctions Hit, VTB Head Warns
Russians with bank accounts in dollars may find they can only make withdrawals in other currencies if new sanctions proposed by U.S. lawmakers take effect.
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Road Trip: Russian Fans Go With the Flow
The Moscow Times followed three fans to a European music fest.
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Putin, Xi Pledge Closer Cooperation Amid Opposition to Trump
Putin said he expects trade between Russia and China to reach a record $100 billion in 2018.
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Mail.Ru to Enter $2 Billion Kremlin-Backed Venture With Alibaba
Chinese Alibaba Group is setting up a $2 billion joint venture with billionaire Alisher Usmanov’s internet services firm Mail.ru Group.
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Inside an Art Studio: Totibadze and Pasternak
In our second series of artist studios, photographer Albina Shaimuratova and journalist Andrei Muchnik visit the unrenovated studio of Anton Totibadze and Sasha Pasternak.
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Aeroflot Orders 100 Superjets in Biggest Deal in Recent History
Russia’s Aeroflot has agreed to order 100 Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ 100) planes, representing the biggest deal in the company’s contemporary history.
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Moscow’s 871st Birthday Celebrations, in Pictures
Concerts, exhibitions and lectures were all part of the city-wide celebrations for Moscow’s birthday.
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