Moscow City Hall Allows Opposition March in Defense of Internet Freedom
Moscow City Hall has authorized an opposition rally in defense of internet freedom to be held later this month.
Russia Ordered to Pay $6 Mln for Seizing Greenpeace’s ‘Arctic Sunrise’
Russia has been ordered to pay 5.4 million euros ($6.25 million) in damages to the Netherlands for seizing the “Arctic Sunrise” Greenpeace ship and detaining its crew in 2013.
Russian Women May Be Among IS Fighters Detained in Iraq
Iraqi security forces reportedly detained an unidentified number of Russian women following a military operation in the city of Mosul, according to unconfirmed reports
Kazan to Host World Swimming Contest as Russia Struggles to Recover From Doping Scandal
Russian sport finally gets some good news.
Conservation of a Pair of Saint-Gaudens Goes al Fresco at the Freer
The beauty of dry ice cleaning is the efficient and environmentally safe process; but also the procedure was on view from the street
Russia Leading ‘Assault’ on Freedom of Expression — HRW
Russian authorities have clamped down on Internet freedoms and introduced “invasive surveillance” online, under the pretext of fighting extremism, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report published today.
Russian Consumer Watchdog Warns Against Dangerous Health Effects of Spinners
Russian consumer rights watchdog Rospotrebnadzor has warned against the negative effects spinners could have on the health of minors.
Russia’s ‘Most Dangerous’ Diplomat to U.S. Kislyak to Be Appointed Senator — Report
Sergei Kislyak might become a senator after his tenure ends.
Most Russians Swear Under the Influence of ‘Strong Emotions’ — Poll
Seventy-three percent of Russians use obscene language, according to a poll conducted by Public Opinion Foundation
Jon Snow & Company Go Underground in Moscow
Moscow fans had a unique chance to watch the premiere of Season 7 of the “Game of Thrones” just one day after its premiere in the U.S. during a Night in the Metro event at the Mayakovskaya subway station.
Around Nemtsov’s Murder, Key Questions Remain Deliberately Unanswered (Op-ed)
Justice implies full, not partial, justice. Otherwise, it’s not justice.
Russian Supreme Court Rejects Jehovah’s Witnesses Appeal
Russia’s Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal to reverse its decision declaring the Jehovah’s Witness an “extremist” organization.
Russian Official Says U.S. Dacha Row ‘Almost Solved,’ Amid Threats of Retaliation
Russia and the United States have “almost solved” a row over two diplomatic compounds which were confiscated by U.S. authorities late last year.