A Pittsburgh Church Holds the Greatest Collection of Relics Outside of the Vatican
Behold the treasures of this tiny neighborhood church
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A Legendary Photographer Visits an Isolated Christian Community in Ethiopia
High in the mountains of western Africa, an ancient way of life continues apace
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Explore the Timeless World of Vodou, Deep Within the Caves of Haiti
Photographer Troi Anderson captures the religion that has been misunderstood for centuries
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Portraits of Faith
In a world changing faster than ever, the enduring appeal of religious tradition shines in these photographs
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New Exhibition Asks “What Kind of Nation Do We Want to Be?”
The American History Museum opens a trio of timely new shows on democracy, religion and immigration
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Five Men Found Guilty in Nemtsov Murder Case
The men had been offered 15 million rubles each ($240,000) to murder Nemtsov, the court was told.
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The Art of Alienation: Garif Basyrov, Russia’s Observer of the Absurd
A new retrospective at the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts highlights the eerie, dreamlike work of one of the Soviet era’s most technically accomplished artists.
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How Russian Tycoon Vladimir Yevtushenkov Is Set to Lose More of His Wealth
In a sequel to the original Bashneft saga, Igor Sechin, Putin’s powerful ally, is once again proving he is among the strongest players in Russia’s system of state capitalism.
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Russian Life Expectancy Hits Record High
Russians born in 2016 are expected to live 71.87 years on average, according to state statistics agency Rosstat.
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10% of Russian Struggling to Buy Food — Poll
Pensioners in particular said that they faced financial hardship, with over half of Russians above the age of 65 unable to afford clothing or enough groceries.
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Channeling Anger: In Russia, Even Chat Messengers Are Politicized (Op-ed)
Russian authorities claim their attacks on Telegram are because the platform helps terrorists
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How One Mathew Brady Photograph May Have Helped Elect Abraham Lincoln
Before chronicling the Civil War, the nation’s first photojournalist took these portraits
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This Summer, Try Termite Chocolate Sprinkles on Your Ice Cream
Canada’s Insectarium invites visitors to dine on insects as part of a special menu
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Russian Senators Threaten Ban Foreign Media Clampdown
The Russian parliament is considering new legislation which could see tens of foreign Russian-language media outlets banned from operating within the country.
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Muralist Nicolas Party Samples Great Artists of the Past Like a Visual DJ
The Hirshhorn’s installation, inspired by Barack Obama’s “sun will rise” promise of continuity, highlights fantasy landscapes, beauty of nature
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Russian Senators Threaten Foreign Media Clampdown
The Russian parliament is considering new legislation which could see tens of foreign Russian-language media outlets banned from operating within the country.
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Two Circus Pros Juggle History and Race to Springboard Black Entertainers
Cedric Walker and Veronica Blair share a common fascination for the history of African-American circus
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Which Books Do Americans Take on Vacation?
Our city-by-city breakdown uncovered some surprises
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What Makes Salt Water Taffy the Perfect Summer Candy?
The first families of the sugary treat stir up another season of making history by the bite
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Russia’s Silicone Valley: Boob Jobs in the Provinces
Ryazan was a pioneer of the 19th-century beauty industry. Today it is home to a booming plastic surgery business
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What Happened to America’s Public Intellectuals?
Our nation has always depended on these heavyweights to guide us, but are they still with us, and if so, who are they?
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Sagah: Cutting a Long Story Short
There’s nothing about Sagah that says “Moscow” or “Russia”—you could just as easily be in Brooklyn. The whitewashed space that greets the diner is an antidote to the dark lofts that have become standard interior design for Moscow.
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Behind the Silver Screen: A Tour of Russia’s Mosfilm Studios
The museum at this famed movie company offers a journey through history, including outdoor sets of Moscow and St. Petersburg, as well as costumes and props from much-loved Soviet and Russian films.
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Russian Ballet Performance Hits Moscow Metro to Celebrate FIFA Confederations Cup
Dancers of the Kremlin Ballet Theater performed an evening concert for football fans visiting Moscow for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup. The concert was held in the Moscow Metro at the Novoslobodskaya station.
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Moscow TV Round-Up: Vysotsky, Orwell and the Cheka
The origins of the Soviet state security system, the United States’ greatest Southern writer, the archetypal Big Brother and Russia’s greatest actor-singer-poet of the 20th century: All of these await TV viewers this week.
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Russian Security Service Announces Telegram Messenger Terror Link Amid Privacy Row
The FSB announced on Monday that the terror cell behind April’s St. Petersburg metro bombing used Telegram to keep their plans hidden from the authorities.
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Peak Obsession: How Russia’s Love for Cult U.S. Drama Twin Peaks Defined the 90s
Debut of a new season of U.S. drama evokes memories of a Russian craze.
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This 155-mile Hike Through the Pyrenees Merges Contemporary Art with Spain’s Stunning Landscapes
An art project of the Contemporary Art Center Nau Côclea brings artists and audiences together on a cultural pilgrimage
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Russian Security Chief Warns Officials of Western ‘Information War’
FSB chief Alexander Bortnikov warned officials that outlets such as CNN and The Washington Post were targeting the country.
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A Guided Tour of Australia’s Blue Mountains Follows Ancient Aboriginal Songlines
Yanna Muru’s walkabouts to sacred sites teach visitors about Darug culture
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Kremlin Ballet to Perform in Moscow’s Iconic Metro
The company will perform scenes from “Swan Lake,” “The Nutcracker” and “Don Quixote” at the Novoslobodskaya station on the evening of June 25.
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Top Generals Reportedly Gave Putin a Fake Video of Russian Forces in Syria
The clip, which actually depicted U.S. forces in Afghanistan, reached the president via Russia’s General Staff.
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Venetian Finds: Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese at the Pushkin Museum
“Renaissance Venice: Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese. From the Italian and Russian collections,” is an opportunity to see 23 masterpieces by the three artists in one place.
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Moscow Region’s Largest Landfill Closed After Complaints to Putin
Residents complained that the landfill — so big that it is visible from outer space — was only 200 meters from their homes and schools.
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‘I Had to Breathe Through My Clothes’: Russian Police Pepper-Sprayed Protesters in a Cell
St. Petersburg protesters claim of abuse and use of pepper spray while in detention.
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How the European Court Undermined Russia’s Gay Propaganda Law
European Court of Human Rights ruled against the infamous gay propaganda law, sending a bold sign to Russia is on the wrong side of history.
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The Story Behind the World’s Largest Watercolor Painting
The massive artwork marks the opening of the MASS MoCA’s new 130,000-square-foot wing, which makes it the largest contemporary art museum in the U.S.
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Sleepless in St. Petersburg: Make the Most of White Nights
This week marks midsummer, which means it’s the perfect time to head north to Russia’s former imperial capital and experience its famed “White Nights.” But don’t worry if you can’t make it yet – this period of luminous twilight la
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Russia Blocks Google Temporarily in Tax Dispute
Google.ru appeared Russia’s register of banned sites for approximately three hours on Thursday afternoon.
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Russia’s Big Brother Is Trying To Watch You (But Is Annoyed You Won’t Let Him.)
Russian authorities want to wipe anonymity out of the Internet. But is it possible?
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Moscow City Hall Exposed Awarding $67M in Illegal Building Contracts
An audit found that companies were awarded illegal government tenders to the sum of 4 billion 98 million rubles.
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Two-Thirds of Russians Believe USSR Would Have Won WWII Without Allied Help
Some 63 percent of Russians said that the Soviet Union would have triumphed without aid from abroad.
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Russian Politician Uses Her Breasts to Protest Building Demolitions
Moscow local municipal candidate Lucia Stein installed several plaster copies of her bust on the walls of buildings planned to be demolished under Moscow renovation program.
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Tillerson’s Russia Strategy May Look Too Much Like Obama’s (Op-ed)
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is working hard to save what remains of the U.S.-Russia relationship.
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Moscow’s Most Racist Landlords Revealed
It is illegal for Russian landlords to discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity or nationality. But the city’s property listings tell a different story.
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Putin, Depersonalized: What Does Oliver Stone’s Film Reveal About Russia’s Leader?
During all Putin’s time in power, hardly a single image of him having fun with others comes to mind. We have never seen him enjoying something or sharing a mundane emotion with any other human being.
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After 50 Years of Song, Dance, Food, Even Hog Calling, at the Folklife Festival, Is It Still Worthwhile?
Recognizing traditional culture in the information age is ever more important argues the director of the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
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Russian Regions Slash Cancer Spending Amid Rising Costs
Statistics for 2016 show that spending on oncology treatment has fallen in almost half of Russia’s 85 regions.
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It’s the Russians Wot Done It (Op-ed)
BuzzFeed’s investigation plays into a dominant narrative within the West where “Russia is to blame.”
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Why Piri Thomas’ Coming of Age Memoir Still Resonates Today
“Down These Mean Streets” was an instant classic, a text of painful truths
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Roscosmos Wins Multi-Million Dollar Payout Over Faulty Rocket
Three Roscosmos satellites were damaged after a Proton-M rocket produced by Russia’s Khrunichev Center crashed in 2013.
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Former Head of Russian Authors’ Society Jailed for Fraud
The former head of the Russian Authors’ Society (RAO), Sergei Fedotov, has been jailed for 18 months.
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Former Director of Moscow’s Gogol Center Arrested For Embezzlement
The former head of Moscow’s Gogol Center theater has been detained by police as part of an ongoing fraud investigation.
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Creatures Great and Small: 7 Places For City Kids to Meet Animals
For many children, even ordinary domestic pets are magical creatures. Here are our top places for kids to interact with animals in safe, sanitary, and humane settings.
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In Pictures: Germany’s Helmut Kohl and Russia
Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, the architect of German reunification, died Friday at the age of 87.
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3 Injured After Trains Collide at Moscow Railway Station
Three people have been injured following a collision between two trains at Moscow’s Kursky rail terminal.
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Sales of Crimea Vacation Deals Fall by Almost Third
Russian travel agents have seen sales of package holidays to Crimea fall by almost a third, new data has revealed.
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Come for the Bug Eating and Get a Lesson in Humanity from Andrew Zimmern
A Q&A with the Travel Channel’s ‘Bizarre Foods’ Chef
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