Year: 2018
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Souvenirs to Bring Home From Tatarstan
Gifts to get in Kazan
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4 of Kazan’s Must-See Sights
Don’t miss these sightseeing hotspots!
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Kazan’s Cultural Agenda
Looking for the hottest events in the city? Here are our picks.
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The Official Kazan Survival Guide
Everything you need to know to enjoy Tatarstan’s capital
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9 of Kazan’s Best Eats
Looking for the best places to eat in town? Check out our favorites.
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6 Hidden Treasures in Kazan
Keep your eye out for these gems
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5 of Kazan’s Best Bars
Draft beer, craft beer, any beer – pubs for football lovers.
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Q&A: Meet Natalia Fishman
At 27, Natalia Fishman is one of the best-known names in Kazan
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A Short History of Kazan Arena
An impressive arena in Russia’s sporting capital
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Your Primer On Tatar Culture
Tatarstan’s culture has always been at the crossroads of civilizations.
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Fun Day Trips to Take From Kazan
We’ve got the perfect spots for you.
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Moscow’s Summer Festivals
5 festivals you should check out if you’re planning to stay in Moscow a little longer and explore the city further.
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TSUM: The Highlight of Moscow Shopping
TSUM Department Store, located in the heart of Moscow next to the Bolshoi Theatre, is the only high-end department store in Russia that meets luxury shopping standards.
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A Yekaterinburg Treasure: The Opera and Ballet Theater
Dissecting the theater’s success
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The Official Yekaterinburg Survival Guide
Tips to prepare for your time in Yekaterinburg
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Gem of the Urals: Souvenirs from Yekaterinburg
The many things to bring back home
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The Death of House Romanov: Yekaterinburg’s Grisly Legacy
The execution of the Russian imperial family
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A Window to Democracy in Yekaterinburg
A look inside the majestic halls of Yeltsin Center
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Yekaterinburg’s 6 Best Craft Bars
Yekaterinburg: Russia’s Capital of Craft
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The 6 Best Sports Bars in Yekaterinburg
Looking for somewhere to watch the match while you’re in the city?
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6 Hidden Treasures in Yekaterinburg
Here are some hidden treasures that only the locals know about.
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Q&A: Meet Ilya Shipilovskikh
How a Perm Native Fell in Love With Yekaterinburg
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Yekaterinburg’s Cultural Agenda
The many artistic exhibitions the city has to offer
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A Short History of Yekaterinburg Arena
The City’s Arena Has a Long and Proud History
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A Short History of Yekaterinburg
Yekaterinburg has a fascinating history and plenty to keep curious visitors occupied.
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6 of Yekaterinburg’s Must-See Sights
Don’t miss these sightseeing hotspots!
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9 of Yekaterinburg’s Best Eats
The best restaurants and cafes in town
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6 of Yekaterinburg’s Best Sports Bars
Looking for somewhere to watch the match while you’re in the city?
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6 of the Yekaterinburg’s Best Craft Bars
Yekaterinburg: Russia’s Capital of Craft
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6 of Yekaterinburg’s Hidden Treasures
Here are some hidden treasures that only the locals know about.
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5 of Moscow’s Hidden Treasures
Step into a time machine and see how Moscow’s evolved since the 14th century.
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Moscow’s Summer Cultural Agenda
Don’t worry about getting bored between matches: from Die Antwood to Anna Karenina, you’ll find something for every mood.
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The Long Legal Path to Bringing Russia to Justice Over MH17 (Op-ed)
Don’t expect a confession from Moscow.
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Catch Italian Photographers at the Moscow Photobiennale 2018
Lovers of photography should not miss these exhibitions of Italian photographers in Moscow.
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Russia’s Islamic State Women and Children Should Be Returned Home (Op-ed)
Their testimonies of horrific experiences in Iraq and Syria could stop the recruitment of new Russian jihadists.
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Babchenko’s Death and Russia’s Dark Power (Op-ed)
Russia has adopted a policy of blessing freelance murders carried out in its name.
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Let the Beat Go On: Moscow’s Beat Film Festival Begins
Moscow’s most musical film fest begins May 31 and runs through June 10 at several venues around the city.
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Vandalism of Russian Art Through History
Friday’s vandalism of a beloved painting of Ilya Repin was a shocking incident, but not an isolated case.
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A Visit to the Tikhomirov Family Studio
The Moscow Times art club took a tour of the studio of two brilliant artists, Olga and Leonid Tikhomirov.
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OPEC and Russia Prepared to Raise Oil Output Under U.S. Pressure
Oil hit its highest price since late 2014 at $80.50 a barrel this month.
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Sanctioned Oligarch Deripaska Resigns as Director of Rusal
Deripaska hopes to persuade the U.S. government to rescind sanctions that have crippled his businesses.
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American Businesses in Russia Are Struggling After U.S. Sanctions, Survey Says
Sanctions negatively affected the plans of 84 percent of American companies in Russia, the survey said.
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Russia’s Gazprom ‘Satisfied’ After Settling EU Antitrust Case Without Fines
EU antitrust regulators ended a seven-year-long investigation into Gazprom on Thursday.
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Spring Borshch: Cooks, Shoots, and Leaves
Expand your borshch vocabulary and repertory with pink or green spring borshch. P.S. Cheat sheet attached.
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Rusal CEO Quits as Company Warns on Debt Payments After U.S. Sanctions
The United States announced sanctions against Russia’s largest aluminum producer, Rusal, on April 6.
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Russia’s Top Banker Warns Moscow’s Counter-Sanctions Could Backfire
Gref warned that criminalizing compliance with U.S. sanctions could force international firms to pull out of Russia.
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BudFinder map
Beer and football is a traditional combination for millions football fans all over the world. However, in Moscow, some media are concerned about the lack of beer in the restaurants and bars in the capital of Russia.
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International Parks Forum in Zaryadye park on June 28.
The International Parks Forum, which will bring together the best practices of Moscow, Budapest, London and Amsterdam in the field of landscaping, architecture and eco-urbanism, will take place in Zaryadye park.
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Russia and Japan Warn U.S. of $1Bln Tariff Retaliation
Russia and Japan have warned they could retaliate against U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum by imposing sanctions.
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Little-Known Kazakh Actress Wins Over Cannes Film Festival
Who is the unknown actress who won the top award at Cannes this weekend? Andrei Muchnik found out.
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Samal Yeslyamova Wins Best Actress at Cannes Film Festival
Who is the unknown actress who won the top award at Cannes this weekend? Andrei Muchnik found out.
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Santa Claus and a Ninja Turtle Join Moscow’s Bike Parade, in Photos
Thousands of bikers took to the streets of Moscow on May 20, many of them in bizarre costumes.
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May Faves: Top Five Moscow Restaurants
Looking for a great place to eat in Moscow? Here are our top picks — this month. Maybe we’ll change our minds in 30 days. Stay tuned!
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Visa Trouble Keeps Russian Billionaire Abramovich From FA Cup Final — Reports
Relations between Britain and Russia hit a low after London accused Moscow of poisoning former double-agent Sergei Skripal.
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Don’t Miss Moscow’s Night in the Museum
This Saturday night join the fun of visiting museums long after closing hours for special shows, concerts, theatrical events, or just some picture-gazing.
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Moscow’s Best Courtyard Bars
Now that fine weather is really here, what better way to spend the evening than on a charming outdoor terrace with friends?
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The national award for import substitution “PRIORITET-2018”
“PRIORITET” is the first and the only prestigious branded award in the professional community of Russia which is given to the best enterprises of the country that have achieved the greatest success in the field of import substitution. The Communication Group “Business League” organizes the award. In 2018 more than 450 companies are expected to…
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Get Some Moscow Flower Power
The best way to get into a spring mood is to visit a blooming garden! Here are our top five faves.
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What’s On in Moscow
Andrei Muchnik’s picks of what’s new, what’s interesting, what’s happening this weekend in Moscow.
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364 Days of Veterans’ Lives
When Victory Day is over, the few remaining veterans of the Great Patriotic War will put away their medals and – do what? The painter Sasha Sokolova shows you their tales of war and their lives today.