Monthly Archives: August 2018

Something’s on for every taste and interest, from classical to contemporary.

The last weekend before school begins is sacred. Heat up the grill, pull a few bottles out of your refrigerator and prepare for shashlik bliss.

This weekend get out of town – in fact, get out of this century – to see the biggest battle reenactment in Europe.

A look back at the life and work of Iosif Kobzon, a controversial figure with a magnificent voice.

A look back at the life and work of Joseph Kobzon, a controversial figure with a magnificent voice.

The nation’s top crude producers more than doubled their combined profit in the first half of the year.

If you missed The Moscow Times Clubs Borschevka event and want to know what Borschevka is – read on.

InDriver’s bidding feature has let the company broker 1 million rides since April in six Latin American countries, including Mexico and Colombia.

The cost of money is rising for Russians well ahead of any potential central bank move to lift interest rates for the first time in almost four years.

Sometimes just the promise of sanctions is as damaging as the real thing.

Talk about ending the summer with a bang! Spend the week celebrating at Gorky Park!

Russia’s central bank said it will suspend sales of rubles to purchase foreign exchange through the end of September in an effort to steady the currency.

Have you ever wanted help picking out “the good stuff” at the Izmailovo market? You’re in luck this Saturday.

The central bank proposed the restrictions in response to the threat of new sanctions against Russia from the U.S. and Europe.

Russian cellphone users can now receive calls from other regions for the same price as local calls.

Moscow is all about the street this weekend. Check out the Faces&Laces festival with special guests and programs from Scandinavia.

En+ Group Plc, billionaire Oleg Deripaska’s sanctioned company, said its power unit will move from Cyprus to a Russian offshore zone created by the Kremlin in response to American sanctions.

Stiff new U.S. sanctions against Russia would only have a limited impact on its oil industry because it has drastically reduced its reliance on Western funding.

Russia’s wealthiest citizens face pressure to cede some control of their riches as they prepare for a transfer to the next generation.

Start the weekend on a healthy, happy note.

Russia entered the tournament as the worst-ranked side, at a historic-low 70th place.

You know his creations even if you don’t know his name.

This big, fascinating show of street art from all over Russia at the Manege Exhibition Hall in St. Petersburg is worth a quick trip.

The threat of U.S. sanctions is also causing the ruble to spiral.

The annual meeting of descendants of Lev Tolstoy recently took place at the writer’s familial estate, Yasnaya Polyana. More than 100 people came from all over the world to participate in this traditional gathering.

Whether you’re in the mood for the Shakespearean tragic romance of Zeffirelli’s Romeo and Juliet, or the existentialist mystery of Antonioni’s Blow-Up, this lecture-and-screening series won’t leave you disappointed.

The Moscow weather report is for a sunny, hot weekend. Hop into one of Moscow’s outdoor pools!

A new exhibition on Vladimir Mayakovsky is hands-down the most immersive, unique, and thought-provoking show of the season.

Run, don’t walk, to see this lush, glorious exhibition of Venetian painting at the Pushkin Museum.

The Moscow Times sent a photographer and journalist to the studios of some of Moscow’s up-and-coming young artists

Haven’t had your fill of great music festivals? How about a weekend getaway in Helsinki for Russian, European and U.S. musicians?

A new map from Blue Crow Media guides your underground tour.

Ever wondered what it was like to be an 18th-century courtier or a 14th century knight? Wonder no more, as you travel through time and space at the “Times and Epochs” history festival this August.

A new service provides free tours around Moscow in English and other languages that are both an insider’s guide and a relaxing way to meet new people.

Feeling a little testy? Experiencing some rage? Losing it? Great. Here are some ways to say that in Russian.

Muscovites flock to the city’s parks to escape the heat.

The ruble has slumped to 63.55 versus the dollar and threatens to spiral further.

Russia’s Interior Ministry investigated 183,000 taxicabs after June 19 following complaints about inflated prices.