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Don’t play with grenades.

Июль 10, 2017

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Tributes to Anton Nossik, Pioneer of Russia’s Internet, Cut Across Divides

The Internet’s ‘Pushkin’ died on July 9, just days after turning 51

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See Canada Through Fresh Eyes on a First Nations Tour

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The mountains, forests and waters of British Columbia are given new meaning on a journey led by members of its indigenous communities

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Bolshoi Theater Postpones Premier of Anticipated Ballet on Gay Dancer

Moscow’s Bolshoi Theater has unexpectedly postponed the premier of a highly anticipated ballet, just days before it was scheduled to open on July 11

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Bolshoi Theater Postpones Premiere of Anticipated Ballet on Gay Dancer

“[The story of Nureyev] was the wrong topic, by the wrong guy at the wrong time.»

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The Kremlin ‘Notes’ Fresh Allegations of Chechnya Killings

The Kremlin has reacted to a report claiming 27 people were killed by security forces in January

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Esperanza Spalding: Jazz Musician, Grammy Award Winner and Now Museum Curator

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The title of her latest album «D + Evolution» is also the theme of a new exhibition at the Smithsonian’s Cooper Hewitt

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Ilya Glazunov, Controversial Painter Favored by Kremlin, Dies Aged 87

For the ideological crime of depicting Solzhenitsyn, the Central Committee of the Communist Party exiled Glazunov to Siberia to paint portraits of the workers of the Baikal-Amur Railway

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Opposition May Benefit From ‘Crisis’ Hitting Russian Political Parties

Russian political parties have been in a state of deepening crisis since parliamentary elections in 2016

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Anonymous Website Outs Russian Anti-Corruption Demonstrators

An anonymous Russian website is using controversial identification software to find the names and social media accounts of anti-corruption protesters

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Here’s How Russian State TV Spun Putin’s G20 Meeting With Trump

Russian state TV was unimpressed with Donald Trump in its coverage of the G20 in Hamburg last week.

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News From Russia: What You Missed on the Weekend

A round-up of this weekend’s news

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Putin and Trump Talked. But Don’t Bet on Real Change (Op-ed)

Anything other than a presidential brawl would have passed as a diplomatic breakthrough.

Июль 8, 2017

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Anton Nossik: A Life in Pictures

Nossik was reportedly with friends at a dacha when he suffered a sudden heart attack during the night.

Июль 8, 2017

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‘Godfather’ of Russian Internet Nossik Dies of Heart Attack

Anton Nossik, a Russian Internet entrepreneur often referred to as the godfather of the Russian Internet, died on Saturday night.

Июль 8, 2017

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Moscow Upbeat About Putin-Trump Meeting at G20

In stark contrast to the cool reaction from American media, most Russian politicians and experts gushed about the meeting between the two presidents.

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Russia’s Cold Summer Is Heartwarming News for Food Delivery Services

Unusually cold and rainy weather this summer means some businesses are cashing in.

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Duma Chairman Volodin Launches Disciplinary Campaign Against Slackers

From now on, the number of absent deputies will be announced at the beginning of each plenary session.

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Opportunity Knocking

Tom Blackwell is the CEO of the EM (Emerging Markets) corporate/strategic communications (PR) firm, which is working to expand Moscow’s business networks into Hong Kong and Beijing with the opening of a new Chinese branch.

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‘What Keeps Me in Moscow Is the Pace of Life’

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What Russians Want From Their President (Op-ed)

The country’s voters may have just one request for their next president: maintain the status quo

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What Russians Want From Their President

The country’s voters may have just one request for their next president: maintain the status quo

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Phoenix From the Flames: The Story of Moscow Through Foreigners’ Eyes

A cartographic adventure through time and space awaits visitors at the Museum of Moscow. See how the city has changed since the 18th century through the perspective of visitors from abroad.

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A Weekend of Jazz and Laughs

Despite the less-than-summery weather, the great outdoors beckons this weekend with jazz and comedy.

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A Weekend of Jazz and Laughs in Moscow

Despite the less-than-summery weather, the great outdoors beckons this weekend with jazz and comedy.

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Russian Pokemon Go Blogger Has Sentence Reduced

A Russian blogger who was sentenced to over three years for filming himself playing Pokemon Go in an Orthodox cathedral has had his sentenced reduced

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Sempre: A Heartwarming Feast for the Senses

This green restaurant on Bolshaya Dmitrovka is a foray into a friendly new kind of dining experience.

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Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Released From Detention

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was released from jail on Friday after spending 25 days behind bars for organizing mass anti-corruption protests, his press secretary said on Twitter.

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Russian General in Charge of Nuclear Weapons Resigns

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted the resignation of the general in charge of Russia’s nuclear weapons arsenal.

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Stormy Weather, Russian Style

While it is true that Eskimos do not have 50 words for snow, in the past month I have learned at least 50 ways of saying “Can you believe this weather?” in Russian — from very polite to so obscene it would make a sailor blush.

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Four Dead in Norilsk Nickel Mine Explosion

At least four people have been killed after an explosion at a Norilsk Nickel mine in northern Russia, the company said in a statement Friday.

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Russia’s Expert Advice: How Putin Should Tackle His First Trump Meeting

The two presidents are set to meet for the first time today on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Germany.

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Moscow Metro to Open 63 New Stations by 2021

The Moscow Metro will open 63 new stations and add 142 kilometers of track by 2021.

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Russia Day Detentions ‘Arbitrary and Abusive,’ Says Human Rights Watch

Russian riot police used excessive force against hundreds of demonstrators during anti-corruption protests on June 12, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said.

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Navalny Volunteer Hospitalized After Police Altercation

A volunteer working for opposition leader Alexei Navaly’s has been hospitalized after a late-night altercation with police at Navalny’s Moscow headquarters

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A Look at Utopian Moscow, Local Food and a Drink to Go With It

From a sky-high history museum to a concert venue on top of Gorky Park’s main entrance: all the latest openings in Moscow

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Russian Company Buys Rights to Zhdun Viral Sensation

CD Land plans to resell the brand to companies that would manufacture Zhdun trinkets for eager Russian buyers.

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An Illustrated Guide to U.S. — Russian Historic Encounters

Ahead of U.S. President Trump’s hotly anticipated meeting with Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Hamburg Friday, The Moscow Times presents an illustrated history of historic meetings between U.S. and Russian leaders.

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AFK Sistema Shares to Remain Under Arrest

A Russian court on Thursday ordered assets belonging to three AFK Sistema companies remain frozen

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Tips for President Trump Ahead of His First Meeting With Putin

How should the U.S. president approach his first face-to-face with Putin? Five experts weigh in from Washington.

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Ringleader of Russian ‘Humpty Dumpty’ Hackers Sentenced

A Moscow court sentenced the ringleader of the Shaltai Boltai hackers group to two years in prison on Thursday.

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Tunnel Vision: Exploring Moscow’s Secret Underworld

A tour of the Neglinnaya River takes you into a labyrinth deep under the city and (almost) all the way to the Kremlin.

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Bad Weather Blamed for Moscow’s Summer Sadness

An unusually cold summer is partially responsible for a spike in Muscovites calling in for psychological help

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Police ‘Seize’ Navalny’s Headquarters in Moscow

Police have reportedly blocked access to opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s Moscow offices and are searching the premises

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Russian Embassy Accuses Washington of Kidnapping

The Russian Embassy to the United States has accused Washington of “kidnapping” a Russian man accused of cyber-fraud.

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United Russia Party Sees Approval Ratings Rise

The number of Russians who would vote for United Russia in parliamentary elections increased from 55 to 63 percent compared to June 2016

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Putin Likely to Run as Independent in 2018 Election

President Vladimir Putin will likely run as an independent candidate in presidential elections next year, RBC reports.

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Eclectic Escapes: 7 Day Trip Destinations a Stone’s Throw from Moscow

There’s a wealth of day-trip destinations on Moscow’s doorstep. Culture vultures should head for the artists’ estates of Abramtsevo and Polenovo, while history buffs will be fascinated by Sergiev Posad and Borodino.

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Germany’s Siemens Could Have Breached EU Sanctions Against Crimea

In an apparent breach of EU sanctions, electricity turbines made by Germany’s flagship firm Siemens have been delivered to power plants in Crimea, Reuters reports.

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Germany’s Siemens Could Have Breached EU’s Crimea Sanctions

In an apparent breach of EU sanctions, electricity turbines made by Germany’s flagship firm Siemens have been delivered to power plants in Crimea, Reuters reports.

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How Spam Went from Canned Necessity to American Icon

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Out-of-the-can branding helped transform World War II’s rations into a beloved household staple

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‘Mad Men’ Director’s New Series ‘Romanoffs’ to Tell Story of Heirs to Russia’s Throne

Matthew Weiner’s latest project will be an 8-part dramatization of the lives of descendants of the Russian royal family.

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Russia’s Unstoppable Desire For Change

In Russia, the regime only grows heavier. It steadily increases its presence in the social space. But simultaneously, the regime erodes. It provokes repudiation. And a new generation is now taking the stage.

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Going Down in Flames

Incompetence, neglect and rash reforms are undermining  Moscow firefighters’ ability to tackle major fires.

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The Moscow Times Closes Print Edition

Dutch businessman Derk Sauer announced in June that The Moscow Times brand would be moved to a charitable foundation in partnership with the publication’s current owner, Demyan Kudryavtsev.

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On the Cheap and for the Elite: Great Power as the New Legitimacy

Russia’s foreign policy reinvented itself in mid-2012 after Vladimir Putin’s return to the presidency. His third term has been almost entirely consumed by a foreign agenda with only residual attention to domestic issues.

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Russian State TV Discovered Using Twitter Bots to Pose as Viewers

Channel One talk show “Vremya Pokazhet” promised viewers that their tweets could be featured on screen. But most of the onscreen messages appear to have come from bots.

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Reasons to be cheerful, 1, 2, 3: What Lies Ahead for Russian Politics

The Moscow Times’ long-time columnist takes a look into the crystal ball of Russia’s political future.

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Free Spirit