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From Edvard Munch to sonic arcades, these shows are worth putting on your calendar this season

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11 New Art Exhibits to See This Summer

From Edvard Munch to sonic arcades, these shows are worth putting on your calendar this season

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MMA Champion Amriev is taken to Chechnya

World MMA champion Murad Amriev is forcefully detained and taken to Chechnya over the case of blood feud between Chechen officials and one of the members of his family, reports Russian news site Mediazona.

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Stalin’s Shadow: How a Gulag Historian Fell Victim to Russia’s Dark Past

20 years ago Karelian activist Yuri Dmitriev discovered the mass grave of the victims of Stalin’s terror. And now, the executioner’s shadow hangs over him.

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Summer and the Silver Screen

For those who don’t want to sit in a dark cinema, the summer doesn’t mean taking a break from films. Moscow has plenty of open-air cinemas showing new releases, festival hits and classics. Here’s our pick of the best.

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Summer and the Silver Screen: Moscow’s 7 Best Open-Air Cinemas

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Frank Lloyd Wright Credited Japan for His All-American Aesthetic

The famed architect was inspired by drawings and works from the Asian nation

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Russian Court Convicts ‘Extremist’ Ukraine Library Director

Compared to most librarians, the last 19 months have been unusually dramatic for Natalya Sharina.

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Housing Demolition Protests in Moscow Are Spiralling

Authorities may soon struggle to quell protests against a controversial housing demolition program in Moscow

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Past Imperfect: Congolese Painting at Garage

An exhibition at Moscow’s Garage Museum of Contemporary Art shows the heavy influence of colonialism on the art of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and illuminates the struggle for control over the representation of its culture.

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Moscow Mayor Declares Overwhelming Support, But Protests Suggest Otherwise

If you happened to find yourself in the State Duma on Tuesday, June 6, you might be forgiven for thinking Russia had finally found something more popular than President Vladimir Putin.

Июнь 6, 2017

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Foreign Minister Says Russia Won’t End Travel for Europeans

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said there are no plans to halt visa processing from Europe.

Июнь 6, 2017

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Moscow: News & Openings

From art films to brisket to go: all the most exciting openings in Moscow

Июнь 6, 2017

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Russia’s Most Famous Poet: Alexander Pushkin

Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin was born in Moscow 215 years ago today, on June 6, 1799.

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Russian Hacking Allegations Could Get Putin Reelected (Op-ed)

Vladimir Putin danced circles around U.S. television host Megyn Kelly on June 5, deflecting her questions on Russia’s meddling in U.S. presidential election. But he did not deny it.

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Russian Social Network Now Allows Political Advertising — but There’s a Catch

VKontakte revises terms of service to allow for political campaigns

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Hospitalised Russian Mercenary in Possession of Syrian Maps and Cash

A retired colonel was hospitalised in Saint Petersburg after becoming dangerously intoxicated.

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It Takes Two Museums to Cover the Work of this Prolific German Neo-Expressionist

Europe’s celebrated Markus Lüpertz has a huge appetite for creativity. He’s also a poet, writer, set designer and jazz pianist

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Cold Weather Could Trigger Rise in Russian Inflation, Says Central Bank

A chilly start to the Russian summer could trigger rising inflation rates in the second half of 2017, according to Russia’s Central Bank.

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Changing Places

Born in Reading, just outside of London, Kate Fowle has already worked in several countries before finding her place as the chief curator at the garage Museum of Contemporary Art in Moscow.

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Changing Places: Nomadic Arts Curator Kate Fowle Loves Moscow’s Dynamism

Born in Reading, just outside of London, Kate Fowle has already worked in several countries before finding her place as the chief curator at the garage Museum of Contemporary Art in Moscow.

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Russia Mulls New Committee to Fight Western ‘Election Meddling’

Russia could dedicate a new parliamentary commission to stop Western nations from influencing the country’s 2018 presidential elections.

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Church of Scientology Raided by Russian Security Forces (Again)

FSB Raids for Scientologist Headquarters in Saint Petersburg

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This Artist’s Worldview Drips With Unending Pessimism

«Man is inherently self-destructive, and whatever is built will be destroyed,» says painter Donald Sultan of his «Disaster Paintings»

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Wine Time: A Real Corker

Russian cheese comes of age at this new restaurant near Trubnaya.

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Russian Man Kills 9 in Drunken Party Rampage

Nine people were shot and killed in Russia’s Tver region on the night of June 4 following a drunken argument at a party. The suspected shooter is 45-year old Sergei Yegorov, a part-time electrician.

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Director of Ukrainian Library in Moscow Handed 4-Year Suspended Sentence

The former director of Moscow’s State Library of Ukrainian Literature has been given a four-year suspended sentence for distributing extremist materials and embezzlement.

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Russian Magazine The New Times Closes Print Amid Financial Troubles

Russian opposition-leaning magazine The New Times announced Sunday it will close its print edition due to financial problems.

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Moscow TV Round-Up: Literature, Justice and the Third Reich

It’s «strange bedfellows week» on Moscow television, as the small screen offers its audience great literature (live!), regrettable war criminals (dead!) and a Russian rock star whose early work during perestroika will impress.

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The Wars of the Future: Russian Defense Ministry’s New Modernization Plan

The Defense Ministry has a new plan to modernize Russia’s armed forces through 2025.

Июнь 3, 2017

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Eataly: Bringing the Mediterranean to Moscow

The world’s second-largest Italian supermarket, the long-awaited new megastore at Kievskaya also offers food counters and tasting, as well as cafes and restaurants where visitors can eat freshly prepared pasta and pizza.

Июнь 2, 2017

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Russia Eases Sanctions on Turkey

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev signed an order lifting most sanctions on agricultural imports from Turkey today.

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Talking Heads: How Russia’s Videobloggers are Shaping Public Opinion

As Russians become captive to video blogs — and with elections looming — the Kremlin is looking to get in on the act.

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Get Out of Town: 7 Great Festivals Outside Moscow This Summer

Fresh air, warm weather, music and art – summer and festivals go hand-in-hand. In the second part of our two-part guide to festivals this summer, we round up the top open-air music and arts events outside Moscow.

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Russia to Import 100,000 Barrels of Iranian Oil per Day

Russia has signed a deal to import 100,000 barrels of Iranian oil per day, Russian Energy Minister Sergei Novak said during the International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg.

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Russia’s Jehovah’s Witnesses Meet in Defiance of ‘Extremism’ Ban

The group has pinned its hopes on an appeal submitted to Russia’s Supreme Court on May 20.

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Why the Kids Are Bastards (Op-ed)

You’re probably expecting a chat about the hurricane that tried to flatten Moscow—likely an answer to Mike Pence’s prayers. But no.

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From Extravagance to Exile: What to See at the Chekhov Theater Festival

From May 24 to July 20, the Chekhov International Theater Festival is bringing 21 productions from 14 different countries to Moscow, with highlights including a ballet based on the life of Rudolph Nureyev.

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It’s a Small World: Children in Moscow

June 1 is the International Day for Protection of Children, when more than 50 countries across the world honor their younger generations.

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Deadly TU-154 Christmas Day Plane Crash Caused by Human Error, Says Russian Defence Ministry

The December 25 plane crash which killed 92 people, including members of Russia’s renowned Red Army Choir, was caused by human error, a new report has found.

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Waiting for a Miracle: Muscovites Line up to See the Remains of St. Nicholas

Russians from all walks of life line up to visit a saintly relic.

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Welcome to The Machine: Inside the Secretive World of RT

RT is often accused of being a propaganda agency, but a culture of secrecy has made insider accounts difficult to come by. The Moscow Times spoke with several sources to get a rare glimpse inside.

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Russia’s Yandex Unveils Self-Driving Car

Russian tech company Yandex has unveiled their autonomous, self-driving vehicle.

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After ‘Hurricane,’ Muscovites Ask Why They Weren’t Warned

A fatal storm that swept Moscow caught residents off guard. Now they want to know why they weren’t warned.

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32% of Russians Support Physical Punishment for Teens — Poll

Almost a third of Russians believe that parents should have the right to beat their teenage children.

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Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed Buildings (and One Doghouse) Open for Rare Tours in Honor of the Architect’s 150th Birthday

These new or normally unavailable tours and displays pay homage to an architecture legacy

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Why It’s So Hard to Find the Original Owners of Nazi-Looted Art

International experts recently gathered at Smithsonian to discuss the state of international provenance research

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The Protests That Aren’t Going Away

City authorities struggle to contain growing resentment with their demolition program.

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France-Russia: An Improbable Reset That Quickly Turned Sour

In Versailles, Putin listened sternly to Macron’s moral lesson about Ukraine and human rights in Chechnya, said little, and looked impatient to leave.

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Russian Court Orders Navalny to Apologize for Government Corruption Claims

Russian politician Alexei Navalny has been ordered to delete a viral video accusing Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev of corruption.

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Explore Crucian Cuisine on a New U.S. Virgin Islands Food Tour

Get a taste of St. Croix’s culinary traditions

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Gang Attacks Navalny Campaign’s Landlord in Siberia

An armed gang has violently beaten a man in Siberia after his family rented office space to the presidential campaign of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

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Forged Safety Documents Aided Russian Teen’s Gun Rampage — Reports

A teenager who launched an armed attack on Russian security agents was able to acquire weapons from a nearby shooting club thanks to local national guardsmen, who forged vital safety documents.

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Russia to Crackdown on ‘Dishonest’ Microlenders

The Russian parliament is preparing new clampdowns on predatory microlenders.

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Student Jailed for Murder of Russian Journalist Tsilikin

A 22-year-old student has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison for the murder of celebrated Russian journalist Dmitry Tsilikin.

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Moscow: News and Openings

From vintage music museum to a grill restaurant: all the latest openings in the city

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Edith Wharton Recruited the World’s Greatest Artists to Raise Money for WWI Refugees

A century ago, the famous author took it upon herself to help those left behind by the war’s carnage

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Summer Music in Moscow

Fresh air, warm weather and music – summer and festivals have always gone hand-in-hand. In the first of our two-part guide to festivals this summer in Russia, we round up the top open-air music events in Moscow.

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‘Leviathan’ Director Zvyagintsev Wins Jury Prize for New Film ‘Loveless’ at Cannes