Category: News
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On North Korea, Trump Has Putin Playing Second Fiddle (Op-ed)
Moscow is pulling out all the stops to get a seat at the table.
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Run in Color For Summer
Free on Sunday? How about taking part in Moscow’s most fun running event?
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Seven Summer Russian Arts Festivals
Get out your calendars and start planning. It’s an arty summer outside the Russian capital.
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Film Director Kira Muratova Dies at 83
The award-winning screenwriter and film director passed away at her home on Wednesday evening.
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Russia Extends Austria Gas Deal to 2040 After Putin’s Visit
The previous gas deal with Austria was set to expire by 2028.
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See and Hear Music and More at the Prokofiev Museum
Calling all music lovers! The next time you’re in the city center, stop into the Prokofiev apartment museum.
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Breaking Out of Russian Prison With Words
What happens when an American graduate student and 14 former Russian prisoners meet twice a week? They write a book together.
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St. Petersburg’s Summer Cultural Agenda
The countless concerts, plays, and art shows on view in Russia’s cultural capital should keep you busy on the days between matches.
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Q&A: Meet Anna Endrikhovskaya, a Sixth-Generation Muscovite
“I realized I had to stay here in Russia and make it a better place.”
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4 St. Petersburg Day Trips
The beauty of the Leningrad region goes far beyond the streets of St. Petersburg. Discover the fascinating and unique towns that surround the northern capital.
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Two Stadiums. Half a Century of History
Discover where you’ll be witnessing those unforgettable goals.
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St. Petersburg’s Stadium
Beset by problems, it has overcome all obstacles to welcome you at the World Cup.
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A Short History of Moscow
Russia’s booming and vibrant capital leaves no visitor indifferent. It’s hard not to fall completely in love with its gritty charm.
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4 Moscow Day Trips
Have a day to spare during your trip and feel like exploring further afield? There’s plenty of beauty and adventure to be found outside the big city — and it’s closer than you might think.
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Halftime, Overtime, Pub Time
5 of Moscow’s best bars to watch a match, have a drink and make new friends.
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Q&A: Meet Ruslan Bekurov
Get to know the journalism professor who moved to St. Petersburg and never looked back.
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A Day at the Museum
Moscow has over 300 museums exhibiting everything from masterpieces of art to match boxes, but if you only have a few days, the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts and the Tretyakov Galleries — Old and New — are the two you have to see.
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9 of St. Petersburg’s Best Eats
Check out our favorite places to eat in town.
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Moscow’s 21 Best Eats
Scrumptious international dishes for every taste.
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7 of Moscow’s Must-See Sights
If you are in Moscow for your first — and perhaps only — time, head to the city center and see where it all began and still flourishes: the Kremlin and Red Square.
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A Taste of St. Petersburg: Herring and New Potato Salad Recipe
This classic recipe includes northern Russia’s premier players: sour cream, herring, and new potatoes, the jewels of the short northern growing season.
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Where Art Meets Sports: 6 Shows for World Cup Fans
Moscow museums celebrate football with exhibitions that combine the joys of athletics and the wonder of artistic creation.
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5 of St. Petersburg’s Hidden Treasures
Craving something further off the beaten track? Here are some hidden treasures that only the locals know about.
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8 of St. Petersburg’s Best World Cup Bars
Find the perfect spot to get your football fix. Whether you are looking for big screens, a pleasant vibe, good music, or a vast selection of beers, St. Petersburg has a lot to offer for every taste.
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The Strange Case of a Russian Provocation
How can a murder be a provocation? Oh, easy, if it’s being discussed in Russian.
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10 of St. Petersburg’s Must-See Sights
St. Petersburg’s “cultural capital of Russia” moniker is well-earned. A lifetime isn’t enough to discover all the cultural gems on offer, but here are a few you have to see.
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St. Petersburg City Survival Guide
As you plan to fuse your cultural and sports itineraries in St. Petersburg, here are 11 tips to get you started.
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10 of St. Petersburg’s Top Sights
St. Petersburg’s “cultural capital of Russia” moniker is well-earned. A lifetime isn’t enough to discover all the cultural gems on offer, but here are a few you have to see.
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Russian Energy Giants — Gazprom and Rosneft — Clash in International Gas Markets
Russian energy major Rosneft is challenging domestic rival Gazprom.
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9 of St. Petersburg’s Souvenir Highlights
This former capital is abundant with kitschy memorabilia of its former glory, beautiful porcelain worthy of a tsar and trendy fashion items.
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A Short History of St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg locals are fiercely proud of the city and it’s easy to see why. Known as the ‘Venice of the North’, it is brimming with history and culture.
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St. Peterburg’s Summer Festivals
No matter what kind of music you like — Russian Rock, American indie, classical, or jazz — this summer you can enjoy the city’s endless summer nights to the beat of your favorite genre.
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Moscow City Survival Guide
9 tips to smooth your way through the bustling metropolis.
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A Short History of Sochi
Sochi has long been the domestic holiday spot of choice for Russians, and with its breathtaking scenery you’ll soon see why.
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10 of Moscow’s Souvenir Highlights
Find the greatest variety and quality of traditional Russian handcrafts and knickknacks in Russia’s historical center.
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Q&A Meet Tatyana Strakhova
A local view of Sochi.
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5 of Kazan’s Best Bars
Draft beer, craft beer, any beer – pubs for football lovers.
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6 Hidden Treasures in Kazan
Keep your eye out for these gems
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9 of Kazan’s Best Eats
Looking for the best places to eat in town? Check out our favorites.
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A Short History of Sochi’s Olympic Stadium
See what all the olympic fuss was about.
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The Official Kazan Survival Guide
Everything you need to know to enjoy Tatarstan’s capital
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Sochi’s Cultural Agenda
What’s on offer in Sochi for your artistic side.
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Kazan’s Cultural Agenda
Looking for the hottest events in the city? Here are our picks.
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Sochi: Gifts from the Gateway to the Caucasus
The best gifts to bring home from Sochi.
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4 of Kazan’s Must-See Sights
Don’t miss these sightseeing hotspots!
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Moscow’s Summer Festivals
5 festivals you should check out if you’re planning to stay in Moscow a little longer and explore the city further.
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Souvenirs to Bring Home From Tatarstan
Gifts to get in Kazan
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Fun Day Trips to Take From Kazan
We’ve got the perfect spots for you.
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A Short History of Kazan
Kazan is one of Russia’s most vibrant and multicultural cities
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Sochi’s Colorful Parks and Gardens
Find shade in one of Sochi’s many gardens.
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Your Primer On Tatar Culture
Tatarstan’s culture has always been at the crossroads of civilizations.
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The 6 Coolest Cocktail Bars in Kazan
Kazan is party central
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Inside Stalin’s Sochi Villa
Don’t miss stalin’s holiday villa in sochi, whose star began to rise back in soviet times.
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A Short History of Kazan Arena
An impressive arena in Russia’s sporting capital
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Kazan University: A Historical Landmark
Kazan hosts one of Russia’s oldest universities
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Q&A: Meet Natalia Fishman
At 27, Natalia Fishman is one of the best-known names in Kazan
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TSUM: The Highlight of Moscow Shopping
TSUM Department Store, located in the heart of Moscow next to the Bolshoi Theatre, is the only high-end department store in Russia that meets luxury shopping standards.
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Yekaterinburg’s 6 Best Craft Bars
Yekaterinburg: Russia’s Capital of Craft
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6 of the Yekaterinburg’s Best Craft Bars
Yekaterinburg: Russia’s Capital of Craft
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A Window to Democracy in Yekaterinburg
A look inside the majestic halls of Yeltsin Center