Monthly Archives: December 2018

The celebrations reach Moscow some nine hours after the Far East first rings in the New Year.

Still cooking, chopping and fighting over the New Year’s menu? Try something old with a new twist.

The winter vacation is all about the kids.

What will you be doing at 11:55 p.m. on Dec. 31 in Russia? Listening to the presidential address, of course!

If you think you’re going to relax over the holidays, think again!

Whenever and however Putin may leave, any successor will need to revise Russia’s geopolitical choice.

Looking for the best spots for your holiday in Moscow photos? Count on us! We found them for you.

Here are our suggestions for the best vegetarian spots in town.

In 2019, the Russian economy is expected to grow by 1.5 percent, with a slight increase in oil prices.

Diminished and demeaned, Putin has no incentive to reel in his spooks.

A ground-breaking exhibition of Russian spirituality on display at the Vatican Museums for the holiday season.

Spend a few fun hours remembering the real joy of the season — helping our community.

From wrapping paper and tinsel to unique gifts for family and friends: there are so many wonderful holiday shopping options to discover in Moscow.

Want to know what words and expressions a panel of linguists chose as Russian words of the year? Pour a stiff one before reading.

The Kremlin’s finely tuned gears are rusting over.

Without the emotional highs of re-election and a major sporting event, Putin will face a hard struggle against a completely alienated West next year.

We should fully reject the concept of Western, or liberal, universalism in favor of developmental pluralism.

In April, the U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on Deripaska, Rusal, En+ and other companies in which he owns stakes, citing “malign activities” by Russia.

How to welcome the new year the Russian, er, Chinese, er, Russian way.

Put on your mittens and wool socks and start enjoying Moscow’s holiday extravaganza.

Russia should show it can be a responsible member of the international community.

It’s still unclear whether the Russian influence campaign worked as intended.

As Russia gets ready for Christmas and New Year’s both Orthodox and otherwise, the capital lights up with stunning displays of lights, color, fun and food. Here’s a look around Moscow!

Looking for a Russian-inspired party dazzler that’s easy to make? Look no further.

It will take a long time to build the kind of relationship we want with Russia and it will be difficult.

Moscow doesn’t spare anyone or anything from its harsh winters. Here’s a look at some of our favorite statues as the snow comes down.

Putin never thought he’d have a problem with Russia’s youth culture.

Russia’s denials and obfuscation show a lack of respect for the victims’ relatives.

A Russian primer on holiday tree decoration from an expert. No, really.

“Appeal to values, historical experience and common sense.”

Go to the Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center to see familiar landscape paintings – and the landscapes themselves – in a totally new way.

Faced with a version of the Yellow Vests, any nation’s elite must look inward.

But if we want to return to the democratic path declared during perestroika, our constitution will need an overhaul.