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.
Russia Accuses U.S. of Meddling in Local Elections
The U.S. allegedly wired money to Russian foundations to support certain gubernatorial candidates.
Russia Revokes U.S. Diplomats’ Parking Rights Amid Sanctions Spat
A U.S. State Department spokesperson confirmed the new measures Thursday evening telling the news agency it planned to “raise the issue with the Russian Foreign Ministry.”
12 Must-See Fall Exhibits Around the World
Art, science and magic draws us to museums this fall
12 Must-See Fall Exhibits
Art, science and magic draws us to museums this fall
The Bomb Scares Sweeping Russia, Explained
The Kremlin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the string of alerts amounted to “telephone terrorism”
What Does the Gender Reveal Fad Say About Modern Pregnancy?
A new ritual speaks to anxieties surrounding the medicalization of childbearing
U.S. Reportedly Pressuring Russia to Sell Shuttered Diplomatic Properties
Russian diplomats are not pleased with the proposal
Russia’s Bomb Scares Spread to St. Petersburg Malls and Moscow Schools
An unnamed law enforcement source said authorities are trying to verify the bomb threats.
Days After Opening, Visitors Are Stealing Zaryadye Park’s Greenery
The $245-million park near the Kremlin opened to the general public on Monday
The Moscow Fall Art Season Sizzles
After the cultural doldrums of summer in the Russian capital, the fall art season is starting off with a bang.
Russian Top Defense Official Says Zapad Exercises Don’t Pose Threat to Europe
The drills spanning the borders of Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland have caused concern among NATO countries
U.S. Bans Kaspersky Lab Products Over Security Concerns
U.S. government agencies have been ordered stop using and remove Kaspersky products.
Thousands Evacuated in Russian Bomb Scares, But State TV Stays Quiet
A wave of bomb scares has led to tens of thousands of people being evacuated throughout the country
The Word’s Worth Podcast
Hello! This is Michele Berdy and you’re listening to The Word’s Worth column from The Moscow Times.
These Massive Land Art Constructions Are Actually Ancient Fishing Weirs
Stone tidal traps were built off the coast of Taiwan as early as the Qing Dynasty
Armenia Might Be One of the Oldest and Youngest Beer-Making Countries in the World
In 1984, Charlie Papazian authored The Complete Joy of Homebrewing, a landmark text (now in its fourth edition) that laid out for the first time in simple, straightforward terms, the basic formula for making beer in the comfort of one’s home. Papazian soon became the guardian of an entire generation of brewers and his calming…
See the Sounds of the Amazon in This Mesmerizing Video
Artist Andy Thomas helps people experience nature in a new way
Why the Artist Ragnar Kjartansson Asked his Mother to Spit On Him
The Icelandic performance piece Me and My Mother is latest Hirshhorn acquisition
Russian Culture Minister Slams ‘Hysteria’ Over Tsar Biopic ‘Mathilde’
Orthodox activists including State Duma Deputy Natalia Poklonskaya have rallied against the film depicting the Tsar’s affair
The Juggling Genius of Paul Cinquevalli
Remembering a showman who gave his life to his craft
England’s FA Concerned Over Russian Cyber-Attacks Ahead of World Cup
FIFA said the organization “remains committed to preventing security attacks”