New Startup WildKale Lets Farmers Sell Directly to Customers Through an App
Yes, it’s like “Uber for farmer’s markets.”
Happy Birthday, Moscow!
This year Moscow celebrated its 870th birthday with a 10-day long party. Judging by the pictures, a good time was had by all.
Did Edvard Munch Find a Supernatural Power in Color?
A new exhibition at the National Gallery of Art places Munch’s palette in context
Russia’s Local and Gubernatorial Elections, the Reactions
The outcome of Moscow’s municipal elections was widely seen as a victory for the opposition.
U.S. Probes Russia’s Sputnik News Agency for Foreign Agent Law Violations
Sputnik’s D.C. bureau chief said “any assertion that we are not a news organization is simply false.”
This Replica of a Tlingit Killer Whale Hat Is Spurring Dialogue About Digitization
Collaboration between museums and indigenous groups provides educational opportunities, archival documentation—and ethical dilemmas
Russia Could Restrict U.S. Diplomats’ Parking Rights in Consulate Retaliation
Putin earlier said Russia has the right reduce U.S. diplomatic staff in Russia by an additional 155 people
Crimean Court Sentences ‘Extremist’ Tatar Leader to 8 Years
Akhtem Chiigoz was found guilty of provoking clashes between pro-Russian and pro-Ukrainian activists
Russian Embassy in U.K. Says Everest is Part of Russia
Some observers quipped that “Crimea is not enough.”
MT Readers Show Off Their Best Moscow Photos
To celebrate Moscow City Day and the capital’s 870th birthday, we asked you to send us your favorite photos of the city. Here’s a selection of the best.
‘Mathilde’ Screening Canceled Following Arson Attacks
The Russian Orthodox Church canonized Tsar Nicholas II in 2000.
Russian Defense Ministry Releases Cuban Missile Crisis Records
The ministry provided the exact number of Soviet deaths during the crisis period
Moscow Opposition Makes Gains in Municipal Elections
Opposition politicians might have gained a majority in 13 districts.
Cars Torched Near Lawyer’s Office Over Controversial Film ‘Mathilde’
Slips of paper were found with the text: “Burn for Mathilde”
Kadyrov Calls on Muslims to Stop Rallying in Support of Rohingya
“There is no need for rallies now,” said the Chechen strongman