Remembering Iosif Kobzon
A look back at the life and work of Iosif Kobzon, a controversial figure with a magnificent voice.
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Russian Oil Giants Offer Bright Spot in Economy Hit by Sanctions
The nation’s top crude producers more than doubled their combined profit in the first half of the year.
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How to Feast, Russian Style
If you missed The Moscow Times Clubs Borschevka event and want to know what Borschevka is — read on.
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Siberian Uber Imitator Takes Bidding-Based Business Model to U.S.
InDriver’s bidding feature has let the company broker 1 million rides since April in six Latin American countries, including Mexico and Colombia.
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Inflation on the Rise for Russians
The cost of money is rising for Russians well ahead of any potential central bank move to lift interest rates for the first time in almost four years.
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Even the Specter of Sanctions Is Hurting Russia (Op-ed)
Sometimes just the promise of sanctions is as damaging as the real thing.
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Gorky Park Turns Ninety
Talk about ending the summer with a bang! Spend the week celebrating at Gorky Park!
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Bank of Russia Halts Ruble Slide by Stopping FX Purchases
Russia’s central bank said it will suspend sales of rubles to purchase foreign exchange through the end of September in an effort to steady the currency.
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A Buyer’s Guide to Izmailovo Market
Have you ever wanted help picking out «the good stuff» at the Izmailovo market? You’re in luck this Saturday.
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Goldman, Citi Decry Russian Plan to Limit Funds Held Abroad
The central bank proposed the restrictions in response to the threat of new sanctions against Russia from the U.S. and Europe.
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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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Russia Football Team Makes Biggest Jump in FIFA Ranking After World Cup
Russia entered the tournament as the worst-ranked side, at a historic-low 70th place.
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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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Thousands of Moscow Taxi Drivers Sanctioned for World Cup Price Hikes
Russia’s Interior Ministry investigated 183,000 taxicabs after June 19 following complaints about inflated prices.
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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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Russian Premier League Attendance Skyrockets 71% After World Cup
The first matchday of the Russian Premier League’s new season had an average 21,200 fans per game.
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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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Russia’s Golovin Completes $35M Transfer to AS Monaco, Media Report
Golovin was one of the heroes of Russia’s World Cup campaign.
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U.S. and Chinese Fans Named Biggest Spenders at Russia World Cup — Visa
Mexicans were in third with 1 billion rubles ($16 million) spent during the tournament.
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World Cup Fans Granted Visa-Free Entry to Russia Under Newly Passed Bill
“Fan ID holders will be able to return to Russia without visas until the end of the year,” the Duma said Thursday.
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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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What the World Cup Meant to Russia’s Kids
The monthlong tournament may be over, but Russia’s budding footballers see a lasting legacy.
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