More Than 250,000 Bibliophiles Are About to Descend on “The Town of Books”
The Hay Festival of Literature kicks of its 30th anniversary festival in Wales
Machine Against the Stage: Authorities Target Edgy Theater Director
When masked men raided Moscow’s hippest theatre the Gogol Center and interrogated its internationally famous director Kirill Serebrennikov, artists rallied to protest.
Usmanov vs. Navalny: How an Oligarch Reignited Political Debate in Russia
A powerful Russian mogul confronted Alexei Navalny, the opposition leader, online. It was the first conversation between ruling elite and opposition in years.
Bjarke Ingels Makes the Impossible Concrete
The star architect is mapping out a new daring plan for the Smithsonian
Russian Federal Agents Say They Have a New Jihadist Under Arrest
Russian federal agents in Bashkortostan say they’ve arrested a man suspected of fighting with a Russian-speaking group tied to the terrorist organization al-Qaeda.
Kremlin Denies Plan to Ban Foreign Players From Russian Football
The Kremlin has denied reports that Russia could clampdown on foreign football players joining local teams.
Russian Intelligence Chief Says Terrorists Use Telegram’s ‘Secret Chats’
The head of Russia’s Federal Security Service says terrorists groups are using secret chats on the instant messenger Telegram to coordinate their efforts.
Panic Mode: Moscow Probe Into Anti-Gay Purge Has Chechen Leaders Rattled
Moscow sends a delegation to Chechnya to investigate anti-gay crimes, sending local officials into panic mode.
Car Attacked With Molotov Cocktail in Central Moscow
An unknown attacker has thrown a molotov cocktail at a car in central Moscow.
Bill Banning Anonymous Messenger Accounts Submitted to Russian Parliament
A new bill banning anonymous users from using online messenger apps has been submitted to the Russian parliament.
Why Russia and the West Should Fight Terrorism Together (Op-ed)
By coordinating with Russia over terrorism, the West can be looking ahead to a Russia after Putin.
Stalin’s Grandson Dies in Moscow
Russian theater director Alexander Burdonsky, the grandson of Soviet dictator Josef Stalin, has died in Moscow.
Russia’s Rosneft Cancels Order for $260 Teaspoons Amid Navalny Row
A subsidiary for Russian oil giant Rosneft has canceled an order of luxury tableware amid a public row with Russian anti-corruption campaigner and politician Alexei Navalny.
MOSS: The Genuine Article?
“Moscow—as you’ve never seen it before”—these are the first words to greet visitors on the website of MOSS, a new hotel on Krivokolenny Pereulok.