Food Historian Reckons With the Black Roots of Southern Food
In his new book, Michael Twitty shares the contributions that enslaved African-Americans and their descendants have made to southern cuisine
Three ‘GTA’ Gang Members Dead Following Shootout at Moscow Court
The defendants were reportedly members of a criminal group known as the GTA Gang.
‘Foreign Agents’ Given State Funding, While Pro-Kremlin Bikers Shunned
Three Russian non-governmental organizations which have been labeled “foreign agents” have been awarded presidential grants.
Russian LGBT Group Alleges Killings of Gay Men in Chechnya
The Russian LGBT Network published a new report on Monday, adding to mounting allegations of persecutions of gay people in Chechnya
Moscow Mayor Rubber-Stamps Apartment Demolition Lists
The controversial urban renewal scheme is scheduled to roll out over two decades
The Kremlin’s VPN Ban Has KGB Roots (Op-ed)
The Kremlin’s ban on VPNs is less about national security than self preservation
Russia Introduces Rule to Rescue Those Stuck in Elevators Within 30 Minutes
Starting Aug. 1, elevator repairs should not take longer than 24 hours and the evacuation of people stuck inside elevators should take place within 30 minutes.
The Ousting of Hundreds of U.S. Diplomats From Moscow, Explained
What you need to know about Moscow’s decision to cut U.S. diplomatic staff to 455.
U.S. Embassy Staff Barred Entry to Moscow Properties
Russia blocked access on Tuesday to U.S. embassy recreational property in a Moscow suburb and closed access to a 2,000 square meter warehouse.
If U.S. Slows Visa Processing, Moscow Will Reciprocate — Russian Politician
A Russian official has said Moscow will reciprocate with longer wait times if the U.S. Embassy slows up travel visa processing for Russian citizens.