Russian Telecom Operators Scrap Domestic Roaming Fees
Russian cellphone users can now receive calls from other regions for the same price as local calls.
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Faces&Laces Brings the Street to Gorky Park
Moscow is all about the street this weekend. Check out the Faces&Laces festival with special guests and programs from Scandinavia.
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Deripaska’s Sanctioned Company Will Move to Russia
En+ Group Plc, billionaire Oleg Deripaska’s sanctioned company, said its power unit will move from Cyprus to a Russian offshore zone created by the Kremlin in response to American sanctions.
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Russian Oil Industry Could Weather Stiff U.S. Sanctions
Stiff new U.S. sanctions against Russia would only have a limited impact on its oil industry because it has drastically reduced its reliance on Western funding.
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Rich Russians Prep Wealth for Next Generation
Russia’s wealthiest citizens face pressure to cede some control of their riches as they prepare for a transfer to the next generation.
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Children’s Writer Eduard Uspensky Dies at Age 80
You know his creations even if you don’t know his name.
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The Russian Street Comes In From the Cold
This big, fascinating show of street art from all over Russia at the Manege Exhibition Hall in St. Petersburg is worth a quick trip.
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Russia’s Ruble Is Sliding, Pulled Down by the Collapse of the Turkish Lira
The threat of U.S. sanctions is also causing the ruble to spiral.
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Tolstoy’s Great-Granddaughter Discovers Her Family History
The annual meeting of descendants of Lev Tolstoy recently took place at the writer’s familial estate, Yasnaya Polyana. More than 100 people came from all over the world to participate in this traditional gathering.
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Classic Italian Film Fest Opens in Moscow
Whether you’re in the mood for the Shakespearean tragic romance of Zeffirelli’s Romeo and Juliet, or the existentialist mystery of Antonioni’s Blow-Up, this lecture-and-screening series won’t leave you disappointed.
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Moscow’s Best Open-Air Pools
The Moscow weather report is for a sunny, hot weekend. Hop into one of Moscow’s outdoor pools!
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“Atlas VMayakovsky” Maps the Chaos of the Avant-Garde
A new exhibition on Vladimir Mayakovsky is hands-down the most immersive, unique, and thought-provoking show of the season.
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Venice Comes to the Pushkin Museum
Run, don’t walk, to see this lush, glorious exhibition of Venetian painting at the Pushkin Museum.
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Inside a Moscow Art Studio
The Moscow Times sent a photographer and journalist to the studios of some of Moscow’s up-and-coming young artists
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Arctic Monkeys Meet Grizzly Bear at Flow Festival Helsinki
Haven’t had your fill of great music festivals? How about a weekend getaway in Helsinki for Russian, European and U.S. musicians?
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Moscow Welcomes 2000 Years of History
Ever wondered what it was like to be an 18th-century courtier or a 14th century knight? Wonder no more, as you travel through time and space at the “Times and Epochs” history festival this August.
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Let a Guru Guide You Around Moscow
A new service provides free tours around Moscow in English and other languages that are both an insider’s guide and a relaxing way to meet new people.
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Blowing Your Top the Russian Way
Feeling a little testy? Experiencing some rage? Losing it? Great. Here are some ways to say that in Russian.
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How Muscovites Escape the Summer Heat, in Photos
Muscovites flock to the city’s parks to escape the heat.
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Ruble Falls on U.S. Sanctions Bill Targeting Russian Debt
The ruble has slumped to 63.55 versus the dollar and threatens to spiral further.
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See the World Through Steve McCurry’s Camera
Everyone knows Steve McCurry’s striking portrait “Afghan Girl.” This summer see that photograph and many more at MMOMA.
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Forbes Russia Is Losing Its Independence. Should the World Care?
A case of editorial manipulation at Russian Forbes spells trouble for one of the last truly independent publications in Russian media.
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Moscow Movie Mania
In a celebration of summer and cinema, Moscow opens thirty open-air movie theaters for the month of August.
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Sample Pinball and Cupcakes in Sokolniki Park
If you missed this club event, join the next one. Or check out the museum on your own.
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WTO Rules in Russia’s Favor in Ukraine Trade Dispute
The WTO panel said Ukraine had failed to make the case that Russia was systematically blocking imports of its railway products.
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Russia Is Winning — or Is It? (Op-Ed)
Russian critics of the West should ask themselves what it will be like if China supplants the West as the global rule-maker.
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Amazon Getting Ready to Launch “The Romanoffs”
What’s new about this Amazon series? Just about everything. Read our Hollywood exclusive.
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Vladimir Voinovich and his Moral Compass
The writer Vladimir Voinovich died on Friday night in Moscow at the age of 85.
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Will a Video of Torture Change the Russian Prison System? (Op-ed)
The authorities cannot brush aside the video from the Yaroslavl Penal Colony, but that doesn’t mean it will bring lasting change.
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Magnificent Pearls Come to Moscow
Don’t miss this beautiful, surprising and very informative show on pearls from the Qatar Museums, right on Red Square.
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Light Up the Moscow Night with a Run
Training for the September Moscow Marathon? Then don’t miss this fun 10k night race Saturday night. Cheering squads welcome.
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Art and Sports Mix Beautifully at the Tretyakov Gallery
Don’t miss this fine exhibition of sport-themed art from the Tretyakov Gallery’s walls and storerooms.
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Russia Must Show Caution Now That It Has Publicly Sided With Trump (Op-ed)
Having publicly entered internal U.S. politics, Russia must be prepared for unpleasant surprises.
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Tour Ballerina Galina Ulanova’s Apartment
This Wednesday evening join a rare tour of the home of the world’s most famous ballerina, Galina Ulanova.
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Vladimir Mayakovsky’s Voice Still Rings Out
If the rain kept you from celebrating poet Vladimir Mayakovsky’s birthday yesterday, don’t despair. Head up to VDNKh to see a terrific exhibition about his life, works, and legacy.
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Muddling the Masses, Russian Style
What do you call that unpopular new law? Oh, something good. Something really good.
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Celebrate a Literary Legend: Writer Lyudmila Petrushevskaya at 80
The writer, screenwriter, and lately cabaret singer Lyudmila Petrushevskaya turned 80 this year. Check out the exhibition about her life and work before it closes.
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Russia and Vodka: A History Primer
Before you pour your ritual Friday evening shot of cold vodka, read this. There’s more to Russia’s favorite spirit than you think!
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In the Emperors’ Closets
The new Costume Gallery at the Hermitage Museum brings old clothes to light.
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Russia Struggles to Mourn the Romanovs 100 Years On (Op-ed)
There is still no national consensus on the legacy and death of the last royal family.
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France Shuts Trade Agency in Russia Over Worsening Conditions
Business France complained about deteriorating working conditions and illegal seizures on its bank accounts.
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Moscow Museums and the World Cup
Check out these five football-themed exhibits at Moscow’s greatest museums and galleries and keep the World Cup spirit alive a little longer.
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Celebrate Life and Art with Anatoly Zverev
The AZ (Anatoly Zverev) Museum is celebrating its third anniversary with a gift for us: three floors of Zverev’s joyful, playful, masterful works. Don’t miss it.
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Insider Shopping in St. Petersburg
Traditional souvenir shops selling matryoshka dolls, amber jewelry and fur hats are easy to spot in St. Petersburg. But where do the locals go to find a special gift? Check out our favorite insider shops.
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What to Expect From The Helsinki Summit (Op-ed)
The Kremlin’s expectations are high — too high, given the limited scope of the discussion.
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Meeting Russians in the Regions Will Be My World Cup Souvenir (Op-ed)
I glimpsed lives I hadn’t known existed but nonetheless felt remarkably familiar.
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Retired Opposition Mayor Yevgeny Roizman Predicts a Crackdown
The end of the World Cup will bring Russia back to a harsh reality.
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Thanks For the (Linguistic) Memories
Foreigners leave Russia with kokoshniki and happy memories. What do they leave behind? Words, of course!
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The English Stamp on Moscow’s History
Three architectural spots spanning four centuries represent the long history of England in Moscow
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Russian Roots Bring Sony Gold
Genndy Tartakovsky’s third vampire animated feature hits the theaters everywhere in the world this week, including Russia.
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Great Belgian, English, and French Joints in Moscow (Waiting on Croatian)
Every semifinalist is already a winner, and you can celebrate your team’s success at these fantastic pubs and restaurants.
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Russian Enough, but for How Long?
Will Russia still be friendly to foreigners after the World Cup? I hope so.
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Hear Arvo Pärt in Moscow
This Estonian composer is the most played living composer in the world.
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Essential Reading for Russophiles
The history of the improbable English-language Odessa Review.
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