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Their testimonies of horrific experiences in Iraq and Syria could stop the recruitment of new Russian jihadists.

Russia has adopted a policy of blessing freelance murders carried out in its name.

Moscow’s most musical film fest begins May 31 and runs through June 10 at several venues around the city.

Friday’s vandalism of a beloved painting of Ilya Repin was a shocking incident, but not an isolated case.

The Moscow Times art club took a tour of the studio of two brilliant artists, Olga and Leonid Tikhomirov.

Oil hit its highest price since late 2014 at $80.50 a barrel this month.

Deripaska hopes to persuade the U.S. government to rescind sanctions that have crippled his businesses.

Sanctions negatively affected the plans of 84 percent of American companies in Russia, the survey said.

EU antitrust regulators ended a seven-year-long investigation into Gazprom on Thursday.

Expand your borshch vocabulary and repertory with pink or green spring borshch. P.S. Cheat sheet attached.

The United States announced sanctions against Russia’s largest aluminum producer, Rusal, on April 6.

Gref warned that criminalizing compliance with U.S. sanctions could force international firms to pull out of Russia.

Beer and football is a traditional combination for millions football fans all over the world. However, in Moscow, some media are concerned about the lack of beer in the restaurants and bars in the capital of Russia.

The International Parks Forum, which will bring together the best practices of Moscow, Budapest, London and Amsterdam in the field of landscaping, architecture and eco-urbanism, will take place in Zaryadye park.

Russia and Japan have warned they could retaliate against U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum by imposing sanctions.

Who is the unknown actress who won the top award at Cannes this weekend? Andrei Muchnik found out.

Who is the unknown actress who won the top award at Cannes this weekend? Andrei Muchnik found out.

Thousands of bikers took to the streets of Moscow on May 20, many of them in bizarre costumes.

Looking for a great place to eat in Moscow? Here are our top picks — this month. Maybe we’ll change our minds in 30 days. Stay tuned!

Relations between Britain and Russia hit a low after London accused Moscow of poisoning former double-agent Sergei Skripal.

This Saturday night join the fun of visiting museums long after closing hours for special shows, concerts, theatrical events, or just some picture-gazing.

Now that fine weather is really here, what better way to spend the evening than on a charming outdoor terrace with friends?

“PRIORITET” is the first and the only prestigious branded award in the professional community of Russia which is given to the best enterprises of the country that have achieved the greatest success in the field of import substitution. The Communication Group “Business League” organizes the award. In 2018 more than 450 companies are expected to take part in the contest of the “PRIORITET” award.The “PRIORITET” award is supported by relevant ministries of Russian Federation – the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Energy, The Ministry of Сommunications and Mass Media, as well as by public organizations such the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, the RF Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Delovaya Rossiya, Federal Customs Service of Russia and FAS Russia.The submission of applications for the fourth annual award for import substitution “PRIORITET” continues now. The next stage ends on August 31.Why is it necessary to take part in the “PRIORITET” award?1. It is the most respected and prestigious award in Russia, which rewards the best enterprises of the country that have achieved the greatest success in import substitution.2. It is the key socially significant platform for the most successful and powerful Russian companies that produce import-substituting goods and services.3. It is a unique opportunity for companies of any scale, specialization and field of activity to strengthen their positions. For small and medium businesses it is a wonderful chance to demonstrate their products, services, ideas to potential customers, collaborates and investors. And for large businesses – to find new reliable suppliers.4. The “PRIORITET” award is the effective marketing and media resource in the field of import substitution. Since 2015 there have been more than 1200 projects, more than 1000 corporate participants, 26 nominations, 133 winners, over 5,000 publications in all types of media, weekly newsletters “News of import substitution”, different special projects and much more.5. The annual ceremony of rewarding the winners of the “PRIORITET” award is a traditional venue for professional meetings and exchanging contacts of all participants of the import substitution movement in Russia – representatives of government, business, experts and the media.To take part in the contest are invited Russian companies which work for import substitution of goods and services in the Russian market and which have achieved success in the field thanks to establishment and development of their own produce, working out of new technologies, promising ideas and projects and production of import-substituting products, goods and services.For more information, visit: http://prioritetaward.ruIf you have any questions about participation in the contest, please contact Oksana Gerchakova by phone: +7 (499) 947-05-48 or by e-mail: gerchakova@prioritetaward.ru

The best way to get into a spring mood is to visit a blooming garden! Here are our top five faves.

Andrei Muchnik’s picks of what’s new, what’s interesting, what’s happening this weekend in Moscow.

When Victory Day is over, the few remaining veterans of the Great Patriotic War will put away their medals and – do what? The painter Sasha Sokolova shows you their tales of war and their lives today.

Beer producers have sent letters to the federal and Moscow governments urging officials not to restrict the sale and consumption of alcohol during the 2018 World Cup.

Get ready for Russia’s non-stop celebration of Victory in 1945.

The configuration of Russia’s new government is one of the key uncertainties that still hang over the market.

If true, the firms violated EU sanctions on Russia over the annexation of Crimea.

“A total of 17 buses were damaged in the fire, 15 of which burned out completely.”

This year’s Moscow International Film Festival was full of surprises.

In April, the United States imposed major sanctions against 24 Russians.

The absurdist processions called Monstrations that began in Novosibirsk over a decade ago finally made it to Moscow on May Day.

The absurdist processions called Monstrations that began in Novosibirsk over a decade ago finally made it to Moscow on May Day.

Investors have an additional month to divest or transfer their holdings in sanctions targets United Company Rusal Plc, En+ Group Plc and GAZ Group.

Russians celebrate both the coming spring and Labor Day on May 1.

On May 1 Gorky Park kicks off its 90th season with its version of LaLaLand.

Thousands have amassed in central Moscow to protest against the government’s decision to ban the Telegram messaging service.

Washington imposed sweeping sanctions on some of Russia’s biggest companies and businessmen in early April

The sun is shining, the leaves are green, the streets are clean… perfect weather for a run.

Major tech firms such as Yandex and VKontakte have voiced their opposition to the Telegram ban.

Russia’s Rusal will be forced to quit the global aluminum market and focus on domestic consumers if U.S. sanctions aren’t lifted.

Do you experience dacha-envy? Are your dacha-owning friends sick of you sleeping on their porch couch? Do it right this year!

Back by popular demand – “From Russia With Laugh -2,” English stand-up comedy night that’s a great way to start the May holidays.

French fries at McDonald’s restaurants from Moscow to Murmansk will be Russian from now on.

There would not currently be any economic growth in Russia without investment generated by preparations for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

If you’re in Yekaterinburg on business or pleasure, be sure to visit the Yeltsin Presidential Center, which has become one of the city’s most popular sites.

Until Sunday April 29 bring all that old detritus of modern life to Aviapark Mall for recycling, repurposing and safe disposal.

In December, as news reports emerged about potential new U.S. sanctions against Russia, aluminum magnate Oleg Deripaska instructed advisers to draw up contingency plans.

‘The Design System of the U.S.S.R,’ is the first-ever exhibition of its kind.

Domestic violence complaints have shot up in Moscow since Russia adopted a law decriminalizing abuse in the family last year.

Khleb Nasushny, Russia’s answer to Le Pain Quotidien, is there to weaken our wills

Across the street from the Pushkin Museum is another treasure trove of art.

Over the weekend, a massive storm swept through Moscow and its neighboring regions, resulting in the deaths of at least two people.

On Friday executive director Clementine Cecil of the Pushkin House came to Moscow and announced the shortlist for their annual Book Prize.

“The entire life of this city depends on Rusal”

Russia’s strong public and external finances would shield its economy from the impact of the latest U.S. sanctions, Moody’s said.

One of the special programs of the Moscow International Film Festival is a festival of 21 Ingmar Bergman films.

Russia’s main theatrical festival and competition ended Sunday night in sadness and hope.