Moscow’s ‘Gloomiest Building’ Demolished, 26 Years After Being Abandoned
The Khovrino hospital complex was abandoned in 1992 and became one of Moscow’s eeriest buildings.
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Two Christmas Fairs Open the Season
Get a jump on your holiday shopping — and holiday spirit — this weekend.
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Release Your Inner Geek at Polytech 360 Festival
If you have any interest in science and technology — and especially if you don’t! — check out this cool festival.
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Interpol Wasn’t at Risk of Becoming Putin’s Plaything
But the West should still be relieved.
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“Black Square” Becomes an Opera
Imagine seeing an opera based on a work by Russian avant-garde writers surrounded by priceless works of Russian avant-garde artists…
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What Are Effective Responses to Russian Misbehavior? (Op-ed)
Sanctions on Russians can be a powerful and effective tool, but in some cases there is a risk of spillover damage to other U.S. interests.
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Art Hiding in Plain Sight
Take a trip up to VDNKh to admire a tower now known to be the work of El Lisitsky.
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Two 250-Year-Old Pianos Come Home to the Hermitage
Did you know how Neapolitan composers and teachers influenced Russian musical development?
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Russia and Japan Could Finally End WWII (Op-ed)
Putin’s interests are economic and geopolitical, while Abe needs a win to ensure his place in history.
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Is The Kremlin Ready for Falling Ratings? (Op-ed)
The ruling United Russia party and President Putin himself have recently suffered unexpected setbacks.
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Why Violence Is Becoming the Norm in Russia (Op-ed)
A recent survey shows that Russians are increasingly tolerant of violence and cruelty.
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Snob Awards Celebrate the Best That was ‘Made in Russia’
The Snob awards celebrated Russia last week. See what you may have missed in culture, society, and the economy last year.
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Do Russians Really Believe Moscow Didn’t Interfere Abroad? (Op-ed)
In informal conversations, far more people allow for the possibility that Russia poisoned Skripal than recent polls show.
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Dissident Wins Bittersweet Victory Over Putin (Op-ed)
The Kremlin has been playing an unpredictable game with Navalny.
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Zvezda shipyard started serial manufacturing of Aframax-class tankers
First steel cutting ceremony for the second Aframax-class tanker of 114,000 deadweight tons took place at Zvezda shipyard in Bolshoy Kamen, Primorsky Region. The ceremony was attended by Rosneft Oil Company CEO Igor Sechin and Acting Governor of Primorsky Region, Oleg Kozhemyako. The ceremony signaled the beginning of serial manufacturing at Zvezda shipyard of modern…
DetailsTraveling Down the Moscow River by Drone, in Photos
We travel with the river’s current, from west to east, passing some of the city’s most iconic landmarks along the way.
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Russian Wisdom and Wiseguys
In Russian being wise is good and being a wiseguy is bad. The hard part is figuring out which is which.
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No, Communism Is Not Making a Comeback in Russia (Op-ed)
We shouldn’t confuse left-leaning protest with an appetite for socialist revolution.
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Start of the core catcher installation at Kursk NPP-2 Unit 1
On November 13, 2018 installation of the device for catching the molten core material (core catcher) has been commenced at Kursk NPP-2 Unit 1 (ASE, ROSATOM Engineering Division is the General Designer and General Contractor). The first element of the device – the core catcher vessel was installed in the design position. It is a…
DetailsThe Russian Direct Investment Fund and Rusatom Healthcare to partner AAMG (Singapore) in Nuclear Medicine Centre in Malaysia
Singapore, November 14, 2018 – The Russian Direct Investment Fund (“RDIF”), Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, Singapore’s Asian American Medical Group (“AAMG”), and JSC Rusatom Healthcare, a subsidiary of ROSATOM, have agreed to jointly develop a nuclear medicine center in Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia. The agreement was signed today on the sidelines of ASEAN Summit. The proposed…
DetailsFears Over Bread Costs Prompt Russian Bakeries to Freeze Prices in Far East
Russian bakeries reportedly said that rising grain and fuel prices could bump up the cost of bread by up to 12 percent.
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Inside A Moscow Art Studio: Irina Korina
The third in our series of inside views of Moscow art studio where up-and-coming artists find inspiration.
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Russia Will Boycott Davos Forum If Sanctioned Oligarchs Are Barred — PM
Sanctioned businessmen Deripaska, Vekselberg and Kostin were reportedly told to stay away from the event in January.
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Rosatom opened representative office in Japan
On November 12th, a ceremony took place in Tokyo marking the opening of Rosatom Japan, ROSATOM representative office. “Tokyo has historically been among our key foreign partners, our cooperation dating back over 20 years. Rosatom holds leading positions in uranium product exports to Japan, supplying nine of the country’s ten energy companies. Expanding our presence…
DetailsMeduza’s #MeToo Scandal Has Changed Russia for Good (Op-ed)
Editor Ivan Kolpakov’s resignation, which was protested by Russia’s media elite, marks the beginning of a new era.
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Russia’s Sham Elections in Eastern Ukraine (Op-ed)
The vote essentially tells the world that Russia is moving on from the notion of a peacekeeping force and even from the Minsk agreements.
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Immerse Yourself in the Kabakovs’ Worlds
Don’t miss this exhibition of Ilya and Emilia Kabakov, two of Russia’s most important living artists.
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Feed the Fleet!
In honor of the armed forces around the world, our favorite cook has made boring into bright and tasty.
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What’s Behind Russia’s Sanctions on Ukraine? (Op-ed)
Russia’s recent imposition of sanctions is all about Ukraine’s upcoming presidential election.
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Igor Sechin holds working meeting with the CEO of Saudi Aramco Amin Nasser
Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft Igor Sechin held a working meeting with Chief Executive Officer of Saudi Aramco Amin Nasser.
During the meeting, the heads of the two major hydrocarbon producers discussed a wide range of matters related to mutual interests and cooperation prospects between Rosneft and Saudi Aramco.
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Russian Scientists Create Industrial Prototype of Unique Biological Preparation
Russian scientists have created an industrial prototype of a unique biological preparation designed to clean the coast line and waters of the North seas from oil and oil products spills. The discovery is part of a project being implemented by the Arctic Research and Design Centre (subsidiary of Rosneft corporate Research and Development complex) and…
DetailsSeverstal jois iitiative to create a Commo Ecoomic Space betwee Lisbo ad Vladivostok
November 9, 2018 PAO Severstal, one of the world’s largest vertically integrated steel and mining companies, has signed in support of an initiative to create a Common Economic Space between Lisbon and Vladivostok. The relevant document was signed on November 9 in Minsk, during the conference “Eurasian Economic Union: significance, achievements, development prospects”. The working…
DetailsMoscow On Stage
Theaters are beginning their parade of new, revived and favorite productions. Order your tickets now, especially for the holiday season.
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The Musicians of Moscow’s Metro, in Photos
Here’s a look at the Music in the Metro project and the musicians who brighten up your commute.
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Severstal to aouce strategy update at its 2018 Capital Markets Day
November 7, 2018 PAO Severstal, one of the world’s leading vertically-integrated steel and mining companies, is hosting its annual Capital Markets Day in London today. The Company’s top-management will announce an update to Severstal’s strategy, aimed at further strengthening its financial performance, maximising value creation and enhancing shareholder returns. Ahead of the event, PAO Severstal…
DetailsRussian Art Going, Going, Gone
Curious about the Russian art market – who’s buying and what are they taking home? We were, too.
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Go to Dinner in the Far North
Everyone should try the cuisine of Russia’s far north at least once. And once you try it, you’ll be back for more.
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86% of Large Russian Companies Fear New U.S. Sanctions – Report
Respondents named import bans, a weaker ruble and a ban on Russian state banks conducting foreign exchange transactions as their top three concerns.
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The Women’s Century: Five Russian Writers to Watch
Today, Russia has no dearth of successful, celebrated women writers.
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ROSATOM Team Wins at the WorldSkills Hi-Tech for the Fourth Time
The select team of ROSATOM became the winner in the unofficial team scoring at the WorldSkills Hi-Tech 2018. The National Championship of cross-industry blue collar jobs in hi-tech sectors was held in Yekaterinburg on October 24-28. ROSATOM team was represented in 20 out of 32 championship competences. Participants from ten corporate divisions collected 16 gold,…
DetailsShepard Fairey Brings His Art Home to Moscow
Last weekend to see this great show of American street artist Shepard Fairey. Free admission on Sunday 6 – 11 p.m.
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Five Guys Come to Moscow
“Kalinka” with a bit of Michael Jackson thrown in? Who are these guys? Check them out for free this weekend.
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Russia Named 31st in World Bank’s ‘Doing Business’ Ranking, Missing Putin’s Target
Russia’s new ranking places it ahead of many Western countries such as France and Italy, and just behind Spain.
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More than 5,000 students visit ROSATOM Festival of Science and Culture in Delhi and Mumbai
Over 5,000 students from over 50 schools in India attended the events of the six-day ROSATOM Festival of Science and Culture. The event, organized by the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM in association with ASE (Rosatom Engineering Division), Embassy of the Russian Federation to the Republic of India, and Nehru Science Center in Mumbai,…
DetailsRussian Millionaires Hold Two-Thirds of Their Money Abroad, Report Says
President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly called on wealthy Russians to bring their capital back to the country.
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Have a Happy Halloween
You still have time to perfect your costume. Moscow opens the doors to ghosts and goblins this weekend.
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The Romanoffs: The Empire Strikes Back
We asked Jennifer Eremeeva to watch one more episode of Amazon’s “The Romanoffs” and let us know how it’s going. It’s going strangely.
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Nadya Tolokonnikova Resists Hollywood
We caught up with Nadya Tolokonnikova at the last stop of her U.S. book tour.
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Enjoy Moscow’s New Parks
Check out these new urban parks before winter hits… and bookmark them for next spring and summer.
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See ‘Stalker’ on the Big Screen
A rare screening of an even rarer remastered classic. Don’t miss it!
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Power start-up of Tianwan NPP unit No.4 took place in China
Power start-up of Tianwan NPP (TNPP) power unit No.4 being constructed in China under the Russian NPP design with VVER-1000 reactors took place on October 27 2018 at 01:53 msk. The fourth power unit produced the first kilowatts of output to the national grid system. In compliance with the permit obtained from the Chinese regulatory…
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Igor Sechin makes key report at XI Eurasian Economic Forum in Verona
Rosneft Chief Executive Officer Igor Sechin made the key report during the XI Eurasian Economic Forum in Verona (Italy). The main topic of the forum is “Economy of trust and diplomacy of business from the Atlantic to the Pacific”. The head of Rosneft noted the high importance of the issues discussed at the forum and…
DetailsPremieres and New Productions
Autumn means the start of Moscow’s cultural season. Here are some of the exciting premieres and new
productions taking place on stages across Russia’s capital.
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productions taking place on stages across Russia’s capital.
Forbes Publishes List of 25 Richest Russian Women, Wife of Moscow’s Ex-Mayor Remains Top
The wife of former Moscow mayor Yury Luzhkov and Russia’s only female billionaire, Yelena Baturina, has topped an annual list of the country’s 25 richest women for the sixth year in a row, according to the latest rating published by the Russian edition of Forbes on Thursday. The magazine estimated Baturina’s fortune at $1.2 billion…
DetailsNB Art Gallery: A Moscow Institution
Natalia Bykova founded the NB gallery in 1992 in a former communal apartment in Moscow.
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JSC Isotope presents its products and expands its business at EANM 2018
JSC Isotope participated in the annual congress of European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM 2018) held on October 13-17 in Dusseldorf (Germany). At the EANM exhibition, JSC Isotope and Rusatom Healthcare presented ROSATOM’s capabilities in supplies of medical products produced by such enterprises as Karpov IPC, SSC RIAR, IPPE, IRM, ECP, and others. At the…
DetailsU.S. Group Bangs on a Can in Zaryadye
Free tonight? Well, here’s something you won’t hear often.
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