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”
Mass Evacuations in Russian Cities Continue After Bomb Threats
The evacuations began in Omsk on Sunday and continued in Ryazan that evening
Nearly Half of Russians Support Soviet-Nazi Non-Aggression Pact
Putin defended the pact in 2015 saying Moscow signed it after Western states snubbed its efforts to “create an anti-fascist bloc in Europe”
Child Dies After Falling Into Sinkhole at School in Siberia
Investigators have opened a criminal case on charges of negligent homicide.
Acclaimed Musicians Sting and J. Ralph Spread Social Justice Through Song
The Smithsonian honors two composers whose work and philanthropy are inextricably linked
95 Russian Athletes Cleared of Doping Charges by WADA
The report does not specify who the athletes are.
Moscow Court Asks Reporters to Be ‘Tactful’ in Covering Ulyukayev Case
Moscow court where Ulyukayev trial is being held asked journalists to cover the case with caution.
Freed Activist Udaltsov Briefly Detained for Protest at State Duma
He was brought to the Tverskoi detention center.
San Francisco Air Pollution Watchdog Could Punish Russian Consulate for ‘Burning Garbage’
“It was clear they weren’t burning seasoned dry wood.”
Moscow Authorities Propose Nemtsov Memorial ‘Inside Entranceway’
The move would “resolve a conflict situation.”
Tickets for 2018 Football World Cup Go on Sale this Week
Fans will be given “a fair chance to secure tickets” through FIFA’s website starting at noon Moscow time
In Russia, 80 People Die of AIDS Every Day
The highest death rates were registered in the Kemerovo, Samara and Irkutsk regions.
Russia Signs S-400 Missiles Deal With Turkey
“Nobody has the right to discuss the Turkish republic’s independence principles or independent decisions about its defense industry.”
Russia’s Largest Cinema Chain Cancels ‘Mathilde’
It stressed that the canceled screenings were a “forced decision.”
Russia’s Largest Cinema Chain Cancels ‘Mathide’
It stressed that the canceled screenings were a “forced decision.”
Jehovah’s Witnesses Appeal Russia’s ‘Extremist’ Label
The UN’s anti-discrimination panel called Russia’s “extremist” label “vague and broad,” lacking clear and precise criteria for legal classification.
The Transformation of the American Shopping Mall
Headlines claim malls are dying, and some are. But many others are having second lives as churches, schools, hospitals, even farms
Five Architects on the One Building They Wish Had Been Preserved
From an elegant solution to urban density to a magnificent financial hub
Bomb Threats Across Russia Prompt Mass Evacuations
Law enforcement authorities in certain regions informed journalists of ongoing drills, while officials in other regions denied drills were being held
Russian Cyber-Security Firm Kaspersky Could Shutter Washington Offices
The creators of the famous anti-virus software face increased scrutiny over suspected ties to Russian security services
North Korea Receiving Russian Supplies Despite Sanctions — Reports
Russian smugglers reportedly supplied energy and goods to North Korean, ignoring concerns about the country’s nuclear tests
Russia Illicitly Supplying North Korea Despite Sanctions – Reports
Russian smugglers reportedly supplied energy and goods to North Korean, ignoring concerns about the country’s nuclear tests
Nemtsov Memorial Plaque Removed by Pro-Kremlin Activists
Installed by local residents, it lasted less than a week
New Kremlin Park Vandalized Day After Opening
The damaged dome with 150 solar panels partially covers a concert hall and is the world’s biggest translucent structure without partition walls, according to the Mayor’s Office.
New Startup WildKale Lets Farmers Sell Directly to Customers Through an App
Yes, it’s like “Uber for farmer’s markets.”
Happy Birthday, Moscow!
This year Moscow celebrated its 870th birthday with a 10-day long party. Judging by the pictures, a good time was had by all.
Did Edvard Munch Find a Supernatural Power in Color?
A new exhibition at the National Gallery of Art places Munch’s palette in context
Russia’s Local and Gubernatorial Elections, the Reactions
The outcome of Moscow’s municipal elections was widely seen as a victory for the opposition.
U.S. Probes Russia’s Sputnik News Agency for Foreign Agent Law Violations
Sputnik’s D.C. bureau chief said “any assertion that we are not a news organization is simply false.”
This Replica of a Tlingit Killer Whale Hat Is Spurring Dialogue About Digitization
Collaboration between museums and indigenous groups provides educational opportunities, archival documentation—and ethical dilemmas
Russia Could Restrict U.S. Diplomats’ Parking Rights in Consulate Retaliation
Putin earlier said Russia has the right reduce U.S. diplomatic staff in Russia by an additional 155 people
Crimean Court Sentences ‘Extremist’ Tatar Leader to 8 Years
Akhtem Chiigoz was found guilty of provoking clashes between pro-Russian and pro-Ukrainian activists
Russian Embassy in U.K. Says Everest is Part of Russia
Some observers quipped that “Crimea is not enough.”
MT Readers Show Off Their Best Moscow Photos
To celebrate Moscow City Day and the capital’s 870th birthday, we asked you to send us your favorite photos of the city. Here’s a selection of the best.
‘Mathilde’ Screening Canceled Following Arson Attacks
The Russian Orthodox Church canonized Tsar Nicholas II in 2000.