More Than 16 Mln Russians Are Breathing Polluted Air
Russia ranked 32 out of 180 countries in the 2016 environmental performance index compiled by Yale University.
Moscow Officials Tally Racist Football Attacks Ahead of World Cup
Moscow human rights ombudswoman Tatyana Potyayeva told reporters that 21 of the 99 acts of racism, discrimination and xenophobia constituted a “real attack.”
How Comics Captured America’s Opinions About the Vietnam War
More than any other medium, comics closely followed the narrative arc of the conflict, from support to growing ambivalence
How Brazilian Capoeira Evolved From a Martial Art to an International Dance Craze
The athletic movements may have inspired modern break dancing
The Russia Investigation: All the Latest Updates
The latest developments on Paul Manafort’s alleged links to Russia.
Two Russian Babushkas Battle for Swing-Set Sovereignty
Two Russian grandmothers confront each other at a playground south of Moscow over a swing.
Russian Media Reports 3 Deaths in Syria, Including Russian Soldier
Local Siberian media report claims Russian soldier Vladimir Tarasyuk died Sept. 16 in Syria from a shrapnel wound.
Arson Suspects Detained Over ‘Mathilde’ Biopic Attacks
A lawyer working for the director posted photographs of burnt cars and leaflets scattered at the site reading “Burn for Mathilde.”
Human Rights Official Moskalkova Says Chechnya Investigating 18 Kidnapping Cases
She said officials have said that two people claimed to be dead by Novaya Gazeta turned out to be alive.
Russian State TV Claims Journalists Mocked Trump During UN Speech
Ridicule in the press center reportedly peaked when Trump threatened to “totally destroy” North Korea if it endangered the U.S. or its allies
Dave Eggers’ Animals Might Be “Ungrateful,” But They Go to a Good Cause
The author discusses a return to art and his forthcoming book Ungrateful Mammals
New Book of Photographs Recalls the Trauma of American History
Looking back at a lynching that shocked America and galvanized the civil rights movement
In Russia, It’s a Woman’s Job to Challenge Soviet-Era Labor Laws
After five years of litigation, Svetlana Medvedeva has won a landmark battle against a Russian law that bars women from hundreds of professions
New U.S. Ambassador Huntsman Says ‘No Question’ Russia Meddled in Elections
Huntsman said he would “not hesitate to remind [Russian] government officials that they are accountable for their actions”
Is Morgan Freeman Stressed Out? The Kremlin Thinks So
“Many creative people fall prey to emotional stress without real information about the real state of things.”
How This Washington, D.C. Museum Redefined What Museums Could Be
Fifty years after its founding, the Smithsonian’s beloved Anacostia Community Museum continues to tell stories heard nowhere else
Arrest Made in Assault on Navalny Aide Lyaskin
Police have reportedly detained a 36-year-old Muscovite with a criminal record who has also been under psychiatric observation
Pilot Not in Control of Gunship That Misfired on Zapad Bystanders — Kommersant
The Defense Ministry said the incident did not take place on Monday and there were no casualties other than a damaged truck
Pilot Not in Control of Gunship That Misfired on Zapad Bystanders — Vedomosti
The Defense Ministry said the incident did not take place on Monday and there were no casualties other than a damaged truck
One in Five Russians Would Vote for Fake Putin Protege
Levada’s experiment showed that 18 percent of those polled were ready to cast their ballot for a fictional “Andrei Semyonov,”
Russian Sketch-Comedy Caved to State Censorship, Says Former Writer
Jokes concerning the president have become increasingly scarce, the comedian said
Kremlin Commends Political Strategists After Election Success
Unidentified sources said the political strategists were awarded letters of recognition for “professionalism and active participation in preparing and holding elections.”
Russia Takes Down Dark Web Drug Market
The online drug trade has proven next to impossible to police in Russia.
Photographer Reconstructs 1,400-Mile Route Along the Underground Railroad
‘Through Darkness to Light: Seeking Freedom on the Underground Railroad’ traces a plausible path a freedom seeker could have taken North
The Making of the Modern American Recipe
Scientific methods, rising literacy and an increasingly mobile society were key ingredients for a culinary revolution
Why Is America Losing Ground in the Contest to Grow the World’s Biggest Pumpkin?
Our most symbolic squash is now taking over the world
How Alexander Calder Became America’s Most Beloved Sculptor
People everywhere are delighted by his animated abstractions, but surprisingly little is known about the artist
What Do Russians Think of Moscow’s New Kalashnikov Statue?
“What’s not to like? The size is good. And people should know their heroes.”
Brussels-Based Hackers Could Be Behind Russia’s Mass Bomb Scares
More than 200,000 people have been evacuated from malls, schools and public buildings following a spate of anonymous bombs hoaxes
Freer|Sackler: Reopens October 14
Stories and updates for the upcoming celebrations at the Freer and Sackler Galleries
Freer|Sackler: Reopened
The Smithsonian reopens the Freer and Sackler Galleries to the public in October
Here’s What It Takes to Turn a Museum into a Movie Screen
On October 14, the façade of the newly renovated Freer Gallery makes its cinematic debut
Protester Detained at Kalashnikov Monument Unveiling
The demonstrator was holding a sign that read “Designer of Weapons = Designer of Death.”
Russian Helicopters May Have Fired on Bystanders at Zapad Military Drills
Two people were hospitalized with heavy injuries after the incident
U.S. Senate Bans Kaspersky Software Over Suspected FSB Ties
Kaspersky Lab said it was “disappointed” with the Senate vote
Russia Ditches Meeting to Discuss UN Reforms
Deputy Foreign Minister Gatilov said Russia would not participate in a meeting to discuss the U.S.-led reforms.
Bomb Scares Across Russia Cost Authorities More Than $5 Mln
Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from public buildings across Russia
Seven Must-See Museums in Norway
Each institution celebrates a different aspect of this Scandinavian country’s history
Stanislav Petrov, Who Saved the World from Nuclear Holocaust, Died in May
Not a single media outlet reported on his death until last week.
Moscow Court Rejects Wallenberg Suit Against FSB to Declassify Files
Wallenberg helped rescue thousands of Hungarian Jews during World War II.
‘The Death of Stalin’ Comedy Has Russia’s Culture Ministry Bracing for Communist Backlash
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Monday that he hadn’t heard of the British-French production.
Russia’s Election Committee Confirms Date of Presidential Election
Russia will hold presidential elections on March 18 next year, a spokesperson for the Central Elections Committee told the state-run TASS news agency on Monday
Two Female Terrorism Suspects Convicted in Southern Russia
The three women were detained in January 2016 for planning to carry out an attack at a Rostov-on-Don mall
Moscow’s Zaryadye Park Costs Skyrocketing
Additional construction work on Moscow’s newest park could end up costing the city nearly double the initial estimates
This Former Soviet Art Duo Crafts Worlds of Whimsy and Delight
Miniature models, the wellspring of the celebrated large installations of Ilya and Emilia Kabakov, are at the Hirshhorn
Statue to Abandoned Russian Children Vandalized Day After Installation
The monument of a young girl with open arms, called “Where Are You, Papa?”, was unveiled on Saturday
Navalny Volunteer Sentenced for ‘Inciting Hatred’
Mironov allegedly shared an image of a military draft card with the caption “God bless the USA, Keep calm and f-ck Russia”
Nearly 400 Aspiring Cosmonauts Apply to Go to the Moon
Up to 400 aspiring cosmonauts have submitted applications this year to go to the moon
Classic MT: Oil Enriching Nenets, Bankrupting Traditions
As oil production spreads to the Arctic, Russia risks a serious threat to the native cultures that have inhabited these areas for centuries.
Teen ‘Imitators’ Detained in Russian Bomb Threat Crackdown
The deputy governor of St. Petersburg said on Friday that the encrypted calls originated from abroad.
Teen ‘Imitators’ Detained in Bomb Threat Crackdown
The deputy governor of St. Petersburg said on Friday that the encrypted calls originated from abroad.
Russia’s ‘Your Ex-Girlfriend’ Telegram Channel Skyrockets to $95,000 Sale
Entrepreneur Ilya Marchenko bought Ex-Girlfriend for 5.5 million rubles ($95,500).
St. Petersburg Meteor Likely Plunged Into Western Russia Lake
A fireball was caught on camera careening over St. Petersburg this week
Fans of Minecraft Are Sure to Dig this Nationwide Museum Fest
The indie hit is the perfect game for a day devoted to unearthing knowledge
The Moscow Times Launches The Word’s Worth Podcast
Michele Berdy’s weekly deep dive into the Russian language is now available in podcast form.
Backstage at the Russian Ballet
Moscow-based photographer Ksenia Zasetskaya pulls back the curtain to reveal the mysteries of Russia’s ballet.
The Russian Shame Game
It’s fascinating how many words there are in Russian to describe inappropriate behavior.
Head of Kaspersky Lab to Testify Before U.S. Congress
Concerns were raised that Russian authorities could infiltrate U.S. government networks using Kaspersky’s anti-virus products
Moscow Authorities Cite Space Shortage After Revoking U.S. Embassy Parking Rights
Moscow city authorities said they revoked special parking privileges at the U.S. Embassy earlier
Women in Russia Earn Significantly Less Than Their Male Counterparts
Russian women’s wages are 26 percent lower than those of men, according to a top Kremlin official.