Kremlin Sees ‘Nothing Unusual’ In Kadyrov’s Call for Gay Purge
The Kremlin came to the defense of Chechnya’s leader Monday, saying controversial comments the republic’s leader recently made about gay men had been “taken of out context”
Thousands March to Mark Anniversary of Last Tsar’s Murder
For some Orthodox believers, the past is not history.
1,500 More Apartment Blocks May Be Razed in Moscow Demolitions
Hundreds of Moscow apartment blocks may be added to lists slated for demolition under a city-wide renovation program that is drawing ire from residents
Russian Art Community Brings Two-Dimensional Pop-Culture Characters to Urban Life
Some creative folks in Russia have launched an art community called “2d Among Us,” where they share edited photographs with two-dimensional pop-culture characters superimposed on scenes of urban life.
Where to Watch ‘Game of Thrones’ on Moscow’s Big Screens
Moscow prepares to welcome the seventh season of the hit show ‘Game of Thrones’ on television, underground, and on the big screen.
Estonia Denies Politics Behind Taking Russian Girl Into Care
A Russian couple living in Estonia have had their custodial rights restricted. Their lawyer says the decision is politically motivated.
Russian Conglomerate AFK Sistema Announces 3.9Bln Technical Default
Russian conglomerate AFK Sistema announced on Monday a technical default on a debt worth 3.9 billion rubles ($66 million).
Russian Judge Under Fire for Extravagant $2M Wedding Party
A court judge in southern Russia who allegedly splurged $2 million on her daughter’s wedding party is coming under fire for extravagant spending.
Three Years After MH17, One Step Closer to Justice (Op-ed)
Three years after Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was downed over eastern Ukraine, international investigators have they will begin investigations and prosecutions in the Netherlands.
Relatives of MH17 Victims Call on Russia to ‘Stop Playing Games’
A group of 15 relatives of the victims of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 staged a silent protest outside the Russian Embassy in The Hague on Sunday, calling on Moscow to take action.