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
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
Born to a French father and Russian mother, Cecile Plaige grew up in Paris. After pursuing competitive figure skating in Moscow as a teenager, she made an acting career as a “foreigner” in Russian cinema.
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Russia May Delay New Surveillance Legislation Until 2023
The measures, which were introduced last year as part of a controversial new anti-terror law, were due to come into force in 2018.
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New Law Simplifying Alcohol Sales Comes Into Effect
Starting July 4, Russian retailers can now accept drivers licenses and Fan IDs from individuals who wish to purchase alcohol.
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High on Moscow Hills: Why Russia Is Losing the War on Drugs
As a new, anonymous online marketplaces for drugs emerge, Russian law enforcement is struggling to cope.
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The Hirshhorn Transforms Into a One-Day Soundscape
For one day, the museum will add an interactive soundscape to the works of visual art on display
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Summer Reading: 7 New Books on Russia, Past and Present
With 2017 marking the centennial of the Russian Revolution, The Moscow Times has collected a list of seven influential new books about Russian history – both modern and old − by authors from Britain, the U.S. and Russia.
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Step Right Up to the Big Top Circus Tent at the 50th Annual Folklife Festival
The day the circus rolled into Washington, D.C., and other tales from the Smithsonian’s hot summer party on the National Mall
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Why This Composer Made Melodies Out of Mountainsides
This forgotten Armenian musicologist literally drew the landscapes into his folksong scores
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At Least 2 Dead in Biggest Storm to Hit Moscow in 90 Years
Multiple flights were delayed or canceled at several Moscow airports, while the Moscow Central Circle railway line also stopped working due to fallen trees.
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Butler: Sicilian at Your Service
This new Ginza Project establishment focuses on seafood classics from southern Italy.
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More Moscow Weather Drama
Moscow was battered by storms for the second time in less than a month on Friday. While many Muscovites were left trapped in their offices, some grabbed their smartphones to capture the deluge on camera.
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The Whimsical, Chameleon-like Figure Behind the Myth of Sylvia Plath
Today, visions of a life marred by mental illness endure, but the author had a light side—and a knack for savvy image control
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Je Suis Malobrodsky: Theater, Politics and Russian Scandal
This incident is a continuation of a late May attempt to attack Gogol Center’s prominent artistic director Kirill Serbrennikov. Watch this case. Its repercussions may go far beyond the stages of Russia’s theaters.
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The Hacker Hunters Chasing Russian Shadows
U.S. investigators are stepping up the fight against Russian cybercriminals. But are they going after the right guys?
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Socialism in Color: Aristarkh Lentulov at the Bakhrushin
A comprehensive retrospective of Aristarkh Lentulov, one of the most important figures in the Russian avant-garde movement, opened at the Bakhrushin State Central Theater Museum a week ago.
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Five Augmented Reality Experiences That Bring Museum Exhibits to Life
AR features allow visitors to explore historical spaces and artifacts in new ways
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The Pioneering Androgyny of Classic Hollywood Star Marlene Dietrich
The film icon embraced bisexuality, glamorous mystique and provocation
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The Cuban Government Brought New Life to Hollywood Movies With These Vivid Posters
The U.S. embargo didn’t keep Cubans from watching movies they loved
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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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