Day: February 29, 2020
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‘United Dissatisfaction’: Tens of Thousands Across Russia Rally for Slain Opposition Leader
In what has become an annual Russian tradition, thousands rallied across the country on Saturday to march for Boris Nemtsov, a key opposition figure shot and killed five years ago this month on a Moscow bridge just steps from the Kremlin. While the killer has been found guilty and sentenced to prison, Nemtsov’s family and…
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Russia Opens Fairy-Tale Theme Park
As the only remaining independent, English-language news source reporting from Russia, The Moscow Times plays a critical role in connecting Russia to the world. Editorial decisions are made entirely by journalists in our newsroom, who adhere to the highest ethical standards. We fearlessly cover issues that are often considered off-limits or taboo in Russia, from…
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Three Die at Moscow Party After Dry Ice Thrown Into Pool
Three people have died at a Moscow birthday party after around 30 kilograms of dry ice meant to create special effects was tipped into a pool, investigators and reports said Saturday. The party at the Moscow pool complex late Friday was to mark the birthday of Ekaterina Didenko, a popular Instagram influencer focusing on pharmaceutical…
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Russian Film ‘DAU’ Shocks Berlin 18 Months After Failed Wall Project
In 2018, the controversial Russian art project “DAU” scandalised Germany with its plans to rebuild the Berlin Wall and offer visitors an immersive experience of daily life behind the Iron Curtain. Eighteen months later, “DAU” has again caused shock and outrage in the German capital with the world premiere of its film “DAU: Natasha” at…