Weekend in Moscow: Markets, Art and Hopscotch
This weekend, Moscow is going back to its ancient tradition of the weekend market – only now with haute couture and food trucks. Street art and street games round out the weekend.
Russia’s Biggest Air Show
Russia’s biennial International Air and Space Salon — known as MAKS, its Russian acronym — launched on Tuesday and will run through Sunday.
Putin Answers Kids’ Questions Ahead of Election Year (Live Blog)
The president will be answering questions from students and children across the country.
Let the Campaigns Begin! Putin and Navalny Tussle for Media Attention
“It is a politically hot summer in Moscow, despite the weather”
50 Shades of Russian Flirtation
In a shop I saw a charming guy sweet-talking the saleswoman. He looked pleased with himself, she smiled in spite of herself, and I understood everything — except what she said.
Rare ‘Putin Watch’ Fetches More Than $1 Mln at Monaco Auction
The Russian president reportedly has a soft spot for luxurious watches
Russia’s Top Goalscorer Considers Switch to ‘Swamp Football’
The most prolific goalscorer in the history of Russian football, Alexander Kerzhakov, may join St. Petersburg’s swamp football team, according to the swamp footballer who asked him to join.
Siemens Cuts Ties With Russian State Companies Over Crimea Breach
Siemens said Russia had “illegally moved to Crimea against clear contractual agreements” four gas turbines the firm had delivered for a project on the Russian mainland in Taman.
Azerbaijan Sentences Russian-Israeli Travel Blogger to 3 Years Behind Bars
A court in Azerbaijan sentenced popular Russian-Israeli travel blogger Alexander Lapshin to three years in prison on Thursday