Russia’s Cultural Elite React to Serebrennikov’s Arrest for Fraud NewsBy adminAugust 22, 2017Serebrennikov’s arrest is exposing fault lines within Russia’s artistic community
Esperanza Spalding’s Pop Culture Loves Arts & CultureBy adminAugust 22, 2017She may not own a television, but the Grammy-award winning musician definitely has her favorite books and films
Engineer Jailed Over ‘Crimea Is Ukraine’ Social Media Post Released NewsBy adminAugust 22, 2017Bubeyev was jailed for two years and three months for sharing a post originally published by Russian journalist Boris Stomakhin
Director Kirill Serebrennikov in Court NewsBy adminAugust 22, 2017Today was theater and film director Kirill Serebrennikov’s first day in court on embezzlement charges. He denies the accusations.
Why ‘Happy Days’ — and the Fonz — Never Truly ‘Jumped the Shark’ Arts & CultureBy adminAugust 22, 2017The Fonz was the epitome of ’50s chill on TV’s family-friendly “Happy Days.” And then he went over the top
Moscow This Week: Movie Mania! NewsBy adminAugust 22, 2017This week Moscow is going mad for the movies.
Prominent Russian Director Serebrennikov Placed Under House Arrest NewsBy adminAugust 22, 2017Prominent Russian director Kirill Serebrennikov on Wednesday was placed under house arrest as part of an embezzlement case widely seen as political
Moscow Weekend: Craft Beer Lovers Rejoice NewsBy adminAugust 22, 2017Looking for something to do this weekend in Moscow? Love beer? Have we got a festival for you!
Russian Wealth Abroad Skyrockets Since Soviet Collapse NewsBy adminAugust 22, 2017The NBER study said Russia exhibited “an extreme level of inequality”
Putin’s Inner Circle Set to Lose Influence Ahead of 2018 Elections NewsBy adminAugust 22, 2017Every year the Minchenko Consulting Group charts the alignment of power and influence in Russia
Thousands Sign Petition Calling for Case to Be Dropped Against Russian Director Serebrennikov NewsBy adminAugust 22, 2017More than 12,000 people have signed a petition online calling for the case against prominent theater director Kirill Serebrennikov to be dropped.
Special Commission in Chechnya ‘Reunites’ 1,000 Divorced Families NewsBy adminAugust 22, 2017“We need to preach, teach, help, and work on this issue,” Ramzan Kadyrov said
Russia Readies Response to Washington ‘Sanctions Spiral’ NewsBy adminAugust 22, 2017Russia’s Foreign Ministry said it was preparing countermeasures after the Trump administration on Tuesday expanded sanctions over Russia