Navalny Campaign Calls for Nationwide Protests on Putin’s Birthday
Oct. 7 could see protests in 80 cities
Why the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution Was bad for Russia’s Economy Today (Op-ed)
Without the Bolshevik revolution in 1917, Russia might have become considerably more prosperous and populous
Last Address Commemorates American Executed During Soviet-Era Repressions
Samuel Raphael Friedman was an American idealist. His dreams to build a socialist utopia ended with his execution as a spy.
The Best Quotes From Putin at the Russian Energy Week Forum
President Vladimir Putin took part in the Russian Energy Week forum in Moscow on Wednesday.
Russia’s Most Crooked Streets Are in Sochi
Ever find yourself walking in circles?
You’ve Never Tasted “Street Food” Like This Before
For its grand reopening, a hub of Asian-American culture serves up a culinary wonderland
Thought Lost to History, These Rare, Early Films Survived Thanks to a Crafty Showman and a Savvy Collector
A new documentary focuses on the incredible story of Frank Brinton
Russian Supreme Court Upholds Bolotnaya Conviction, Ignoring European Court
Russia’s Supreme Court has refused to overturn the conviction of a man who participated in mass 2012 anti-Kremlin protests, flouting a ruling from Europe’s top human rights court.
Kremlin Doesn’t Trust Reports that Islamic State Captives Are Russians
A member of a Russian military order known as the Cossacks told the RBC news outlet he recognized one of the captives as a fellow Cossack.
Classic MT: Space Race Started With a Cosmic Blunder
On Oct. 5, 1957, the main headline on Pravda’s front page said the country should prepare for winter. The real news of the day, however, was somewhat clumsily placed at the right margin.
New Sackler Buddhist Exhibition Doubles the Immersive Experiences
Film of Sri Lankan site joins popular shrine room as part of three-year exhibition and we finally learn why one Buddha’s hair is blue
Men Shown as Proof of Life by Officials Were Actually Missing Chechens’ Brothers
Two men presented to Russia’s human rights ombudswoman as evidence that individuals which have been reported missing are still alive, were actually their brothers, the human rights group Memorial says.
St. Petersburg Rejects Memorial Event to Slain Journalist Politkovskaya
Five men were sentenced for Politkovskaya’s murder in 2014, but the organizer of assassination has yet to be brought to justice
Moscow Metro to Introduce Fare Payment Rings
“It will be the first time ever worldwide that a ring can be used as payment for public transport.”
U.S. Denies Breaking Into Seized Russian Consulate
Moscow threatened retaliation on Monday after it said U.S. agents broke into the San Francisco consulate building’s residential section
Police Detain Navalny’s Campaign Manager in St. Petersburg Ahead of Rally
Navalny was jailed for 20 days on Oct. 2 for calling for organizing unauthorized campaign events