Russian Fighter Reportedly Killed by Roadside Bomb in Syria
Yagofarov is the sixth Orenburg native to have reportedly died fighting in Syria in the past two years
Zakharova: Russia Won’t Respond to U.S. Visa Cuts Because That Would Be ‘Genocide’
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said Russia won’t retaliate against the U.S. Embassy’s plan to restrict visas for Russian citizens, saying that would be tantamount to “genocide.”
Foreign Stars Call for Release of Russian Theater Director Serebrennikov
More than thirty-five international cultural figures, including movie actress Cate Blanchett, have signed a petition in support of prominent Russian director Kirill Serebrennikov who has been accused of embezzlement
This Cleveland DJ Popularized Rock ‘n’ Roll
Dancing – and dancing shows – became a teenage craze in the 1950s, spurred by figures like Cleveland DJ, Alan Freed
Russia’s Sports Minister Says No Chance of Winter Games Doping Ban
Kolobkov replaced Vitaly Mutko as sports minister last October after an independent investigation named the ex-minister as a person of interest in Russia’s state-run doping scheme
Prosecutor General’s Son Igor Chaika Expands Business to China
Igor Chaika came to the public’s attention after opposition leader Alexei Navalny accused him and his brother of corruption and harboring links to organized crime
Spasskaya Tower International Military Music Festival
The 10th International Spasskaya Tower Military Music Festival takes over Red Square from Aug. 26 through Sept. 3.
Putin’s Budapest Bargain Is Built on Shaky Ground (Op-ed)
It may look like Moscow’s ties with Budapest are strong. But looks can be deceiving
One Police Officer, Two Assailants Killed in Russia’s Dagestan
A police officer has been gunned down and two assailants killed during a shootout in the restive North Caucasus republic of Dagestan
Death Toll Rises to 19 in Kerch Bus Accident
The federal transport watchdog Rostransnadzor said on Saturday that faulty brakes were the cause of the accident
Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta Offers Advice to a New Generation of Activists
A new documentary charts the 87-year-old leader’s advocacy across the decades
Moscow Weekend: Thai Festival at Sokolniki
This weekend in Sokolniki Park: a Thai Festival, retro car show, free dance classes and more. Enjoy your last summer weekend!
North Korea’s First Tour Agency Turns Out to Be Russian
The organization’s status was confirmed by NKOREAN’s sales director Yulia Mukhtakhipova
Moscow Weekend: Jazz and Science at Skolkovo
On Saturday Skolkovo Innovation Center welcomes jazz, food, science, markets and much more at the annual music fest.
Communist Party Deputy Killed in Chechnya
Communist Party leader Gennady Zyuganov described Askhabov as “a friend, a brother and a colleague.”
Shawurma? Shawerma? What Do You Call the Scent of Russian Summer?
You suddenly have a craving for a gyro. What do you ask for in Russian? (This is a trick question.)
Russian Teens Given Prison Sentences for Torturing Animals
Video footage of Savchenko bullying homeless people and offensive social media posts served as the evidence for the extended sentence
The Show Trial of a Russian Theater Director (Op-ed)
If it is not clear by now, let me say it in no uncertain terms: The Serebrennikov case is a show trial.
Death Toll Rises to 17 After Bus Plunges Into Kerch Strait
The bus was carrying workers from the Tamanneftegas oil terminal in southern Russia
Volunteer Guard at Nemtsov Memorial Dies After Attack
“Tragedy at the memorial,’’ Andrei Margulyov, another volunteer guard, wrote on Twitter.
What’s the Point of Navalny’s Pointless Election? (Op-ed)
Alexei Navalny doesn’t have to win to score
Serebrennikov’s Embezzlement Case, Explained
The director has been placed under house arrest until Oct. 19
Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Artwork Is Appreciated Now More Than Ever
Decades later, Jean-Michel Basquiat’s complex works are increasingly prescient—and valuable
After Surgut Attack, Russian Authorities Launch Terrorism Sweep — Report
Law enforcement has begun detaining people who knew the attacker or are suspected of having helped him
Nuclear Weapons Will Keep Russian Tourists Safe, Says North Korean Official
North Korea has opened its first official tourist agency in Russia
Spasskaya Tower Festival: Let the Bands Play On!
From Aug. 26 through Sept. 3, the Red Square will be taken over by the annual Spasskaya Tower International Military Music Festival. Don’t miss it!
At the Smithsonian’s First Asian-American Lit Fest, Writers Share Falooda, Politics and Poetry
More than 80 award-winning and aspirational writers shared work across multiple genres
Navalny’s Moscow Campaign HQ Receives Eviction Notice
“We won’t leave of course,” Leonid Volkov tweeted in response
National Guard Under Investigation After Fatal Assault on Russian Powerlifting Champion
Officers failed to intervene as Andrei Drachyov was beaten to death
Hertz Car Rental Exits Russia After Two Decades
A spokesperson for Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport told RBC Hertz was no longer operational there
Russians’ Tolerance for Foreigners at All-Time High
The percent of Russians who said they’d like to restrict one or more nationalities from the country fell to its lowest level ever
Anti-Kremlin Bolotnaya Protester Ivan Nepomnyashchikh Released
Most of those convicted have by now sat out their terms
Serebrennikov Fraud Case Won’t Harm Russia’s Reputation, Says Culture Minister
“Such situations are sad, but they happen all around the world,” Medinsky said
Russian Ambassador to Sudan Found Dead
Foul play has been ruled out
Russia’s Cultural Elite React to Serebrennikov’s Arrest for Fraud
Serebrennikov’s arrest is exposing fault lines within Russia’s artistic community
Esperanza Spalding’s Pop Culture Loves
She may not own a television, but the Grammy-award winning musician definitely has her favorite books and films
Engineer Jailed Over ‘Crimea Is Ukraine’ Social Media Post Released
Bubeyev was jailed for two years and three months for sharing a post originally published by Russian journalist Boris Stomakhin
Director Kirill Serebrennikov in Court
Today was theater and film director Kirill Serebrennikov’s first day in court on embezzlement charges. He denies the accusations.
Why ‘Happy Days’ — and the Fonz — Never Truly ‘Jumped the Shark’
The Fonz was the epitome of ’50s chill on TV’s family-friendly “Happy Days.” And then he went over the top
Moscow This Week: Movie Mania!
This week Moscow is going mad for the movies.
Prominent Russian Director Serebrennikov Placed Under House Arrest
Prominent Russian director Kirill Serebrennikov on Wednesday was placed under house arrest as part of an embezzlement case widely seen as political
Moscow Weekend: Craft Beer Lovers Rejoice
Looking for something to do this weekend in Moscow? Love beer? Have we got a festival for you!
Russian Wealth Abroad Skyrockets Since Soviet Collapse
The NBER study said Russia exhibited “an extreme level of inequality”
Putin’s Inner Circle Set to Lose Influence Ahead of 2018 Elections
Every year the Minchenko Consulting Group charts the alignment of power and influence in Russia
Thousands Sign Petition Calling for Case to Be Dropped Against Russian Director Serebrennikov
More than 12,000 people have signed a petition online calling for the case against prominent theater director Kirill Serebrennikov to be dropped.
Special Commission in Chechnya ‘Reunites’ 1,000 Divorced Families
“We need to preach, teach, help, and work on this issue,” Ramzan Kadyrov said
Russia Readies Response to Washington ‘Sanctions Spiral’
Russia’s Foreign Ministry said it was preparing countermeasures after the Trump administration on Tuesday expanded sanctions over Russia
Trump Administration Blacklists 4 Russian Citizens, 1 Company Over North Korea
In total, the list, which also affects Chinese companies and individuals, includes four Russian citizens and one Russian company.
Moscow Officials Reveal Fifth Wave of Demolitions
“Moscow continues its fight against illegal buildings,” the statement published on Tuesday read
Danish F-16s Publish Video of Russian Bomber Over Baltic Sea
The Danish pilots escorted the bomber over international waters between Poland and Sweden
Respiratory Diseases Most Common in Russia
Russian adults with a medical condition are most likely to suffer from respiratory diseases
President Putin’s Sartorial Style
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that he just puts on “whatever’s in my closet” and doesn’t think much about his clothes. We decided to see what’s in his closet.
How Russian State Media Invented ‘Huge’ Lines Outside the U.S. Embassy
A RBC journalist reported there were about seven people and 10 journalists waiting outside the consular section
Russian News Outlets Fined for Sharing Profane Rap Battle Video
An additional 26 media outlets that shared links to the video are to receive warning letters.
The Fused History of Two of Washington, D.C.’s Beloved Museums
A new exhibition sheds light on the enduring legacy of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery
Prominent Russian Director Serebrennikov Detained in Fraud Case
Gogol Center’s Serebrennikov has been detained on suspicion of embezzling $1 million in state funds
After Attacks on LGBT Rally, St. Petersburg Limits Free Assembly Zones
The city’s resolution removing the Field of Mars from the list of designated free assembly zones was by St. Petersburg governor on Monday
After LGBT Attacks, St. Petersburg Limits Free Assembly Zones
The city’s resolution removing the Field of Mars from the list of designated free assembly zones was by St. Petersburg governor on Monday
Russia Pays Off Last Soviet Debt
The finance ministry said it made a single and final payment to Bosnia and Herzegovina on Aug. 8.
Surgut Attacker Reportedly Pledges Allegiance to IS in Suicide Video
The video was reportedly published by Furat Media, the Russian-language branch of Islamic State’s media apparatus