Day: July 5, 2017
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.