A Weekend of Jazz and Laughs
Despite the less-than-summery weather, the great outdoors beckons this weekend with jazz and comedy.
A Weekend of Jazz and Laughs in Moscow
Despite the less-than-summery weather, the great outdoors beckons this weekend with jazz and comedy.
Russian Pokemon Go Blogger Has Sentence Reduced
A Russian blogger who was sentenced to over three years for filming himself playing Pokemon Go in an Orthodox cathedral has had his sentenced reduced
Sempre: A Heartwarming Feast for the Senses
This green restaurant on Bolshaya Dmitrovka is a foray into a friendly new kind of dining experience.
Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Released From Detention
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was released from jail on Friday after spending 25 days behind bars for organizing mass anti-corruption protests, his press secretary said on Twitter.
Russian General in Charge of Nuclear Weapons Resigns
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted the resignation of the general in charge of Russia’s nuclear weapons arsenal.
Stormy Weather, Russian Style
While it is true that Eskimos do not have 50 words for snow, in the past month I have learned at least 50 ways of saying “Can you believe this weather?” in Russian — from very polite to so obscene it would make a sailor blush.
Four Dead in Norilsk Nickel Mine Explosion
At least four people have been killed after an explosion at a Norilsk Nickel mine in northern Russia, the company said in a statement Friday.
Russia’s Expert Advice: How Putin Should Tackle His First Trump Meeting
The two presidents are set to meet for the first time today on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Germany.
Moscow Metro to Open 63 New Stations by 2021
The Moscow Metro will open 63 new stations and add 142 kilometers of track by 2021.
Russia Day Detentions ‘Arbitrary and Abusive,’ Says Human Rights Watch
Russian riot police used excessive force against hundreds of demonstrators during anti-corruption protests on June 12, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said.
Navalny Volunteer Hospitalized After Police Altercation
A volunteer working for opposition leader Alexei Navaly’s has been hospitalized after a late-night altercation with police at Navalny’s Moscow headquarters
A Look at Utopian Moscow, Local Food and a Drink to Go With It
From a sky-high history museum to a concert venue on top of Gorky Park’s main entrance: all the latest openings in Moscow
Russian Company Buys Rights to Zhdun Viral Sensation
CD Land plans to resell the brand to companies that would manufacture Zhdun trinkets for eager Russian buyers.
An Illustrated Guide to U.S. – Russian Historic Encounters
Ahead of U.S. President Trump’s hotly anticipated meeting with Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Hamburg Friday, The Moscow Times presents an illustrated history of historic meetings between U.S. and Russian leaders.
AFK Sistema Shares to Remain Under Arrest
A Russian court on Thursday ordered assets belonging to three AFK Sistema companies remain frozen
Tips for President Trump Ahead of His First Meeting With Putin
How should the U.S. president approach his first face-to-face with Putin? Five experts weigh in from Washington.
Ringleader of Russian ‘Humpty Dumpty’ Hackers Sentenced
A Moscow court sentenced the ringleader of the Shaltai Boltai hackers group to two years in prison on Thursday.
Tunnel Vision: Exploring Moscow’s Secret Underworld
A tour of the Neglinnaya River takes you into a labyrinth deep under the city and (almost) all the way to the Kremlin.
Bad Weather Blamed for Moscow’s Summer Sadness
An unusually cold summer is partially responsible for a spike in Muscovites calling in for psychological help
Police ‘Seize’ Navalny’s Headquarters in Moscow
Police have reportedly blocked access to opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s Moscow offices and are searching the premises
Russian Embassy Accuses Washington of Kidnapping
The Russian Embassy to the United States has accused Washington of “kidnapping” a Russian man accused of cyber-fraud.
United Russia Party Sees Approval Ratings Rise
The number of Russians who would vote for United Russia in parliamentary elections increased from 55 to 63 percent compared to June 2016
Putin Likely to Run as Independent in 2018 Election
President Vladimir Putin will likely run as an independent candidate in presidential elections next year, RBC reports.
Eclectic Escapes: 7 Day Trip Destinations a Stone’s Throw from Moscow
There’s a wealth of day-trip destinations on Moscow’s doorstep. Culture vultures should head for the artists’ estates of Abramtsevo and Polenovo, while history buffs will be fascinated by Sergiev Posad and Borodino.
Germany’s Siemens Could Have Breached EU Sanctions Against Crimea
In an apparent breach of EU sanctions, electricity turbines made by Germany’s flagship firm Siemens have been delivered to power plants in Crimea, Reuters reports.
Germany’s Siemens Could Have Breached EU’s Crimea Sanctions
In an apparent breach of EU sanctions, electricity turbines made by Germany’s flagship firm Siemens have been delivered to power plants in Crimea, Reuters reports.
‘Mad Men’ Director’s New Series ‘Romanoffs’ to Tell Story of Heirs to Russia’s Throne
Matthew Weiner’s latest project will be an 8-part dramatization of the lives of descendants of the Russian royal family.
Russia’s Unstoppable Desire For Change
In Russia, the regime only grows heavier. It steadily increases its presence in the social space. But simultaneously, the regime erodes. It provokes repudiation. And a new generation is now taking the stage.
Going Down in Flames
Incompetence, neglect and rash reforms are undermining
Moscow firefighters’ ability to tackle major fires.
The Moscow Times Closes Print Edition
Dutch businessman Derk Sauer announced in June that The Moscow Times brand would be moved to a charitable foundation in partnership with the publication’s current owner, Demyan Kudryavtsev.
On the Cheap and for the Elite: Great Power as the New Legitimacy
Russia’s foreign policy reinvented itself in mid-2012 after Vladimir Putin’s return to the presidency. His third term has been almost entirely consumed by a foreign agenda with only residual attention to domestic issues.
Russian State TV Discovered Using Twitter Bots to Pose as Viewers
Channel One talk show “Vremya Pokazhet” promised viewers that their tweets could be featured on screen. But most of the onscreen messages appear to have come from bots.
Reasons to be cheerful, 1, 2, 3: What Lies Ahead for Russian Politics
The Moscow Times’ long-time columnist takes a look into the crystal ball of Russia’s political future.
Free Spirit
Born to a French father and Russian mother, Cecile Plaige grew up in Paris. After pursuing competitive figure skating in Moscow as a teenager, she made an acting career as a “foreigner” in Russian cinema.
Russia May Delay New Surveillance Legislation Until 2023
The measures, which were introduced last year as part of a controversial new anti-terror law, were due to come into force in 2018.
New Law Simplifying Alcohol Sales Comes Into Effect
Starting July 4, Russian retailers can now accept drivers licenses and Fan IDs from individuals who wish to purchase alcohol.
High on Moscow Hills: Why Russia Is Losing the War on Drugs
As a new, anonymous online marketplaces for drugs emerge, Russian law enforcement is struggling to cope.
Summer Reading: 7 New Books on Russia, Past and Present
With 2017 marking the centennial of the Russian Revolution, The Moscow Times has collected a list of seven influential new books about Russian history – both modern and old − by authors from Britain, the U.S. and Russia.
Over 200,000 people visit Russia’s Hermitage Museum exhibition in Tokyo
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was among the exhibition’s high-ranking guests More than 200,000 people visited an exhibition organized by Russia’s State Hermitage Museum in Tokyo’s Mori art gallery between March and June, Hermitage Museum Deputy Director Georgy Vilinbakhov told TASS on Friday. “In Tokyo, the ‘Old Masters from the State Hermitage Museum’ exhibition, organized…
Moscow International Film Festival 2017 visited by over 33,000 spectators
The festival program featured 406 full-length and short-length films from 64 countries this year More than 33,000 spectators visited the shows of the 39th Moscow International Film Festival that closed on Thursday, the president of the festival, the Russian film director and producer Nikita Mikhalkov told reporters. He told a news briefing the festival program…
Russian opera star Hvorostovsky cancels Vienna season concerts
Russian opera singer Dmitry Hvorostovsky, who is fighting a brain tumor, has canceled his concerts in the new season of the Vienna State Opera in 2017-2018 for health reasons Renowned Russian opera singer Dmitry Hvorostovsky, who is fighting a brain tumor, has canceled his concerts in the new season of the Vienna State Opera in…
Samantha Smith: 10-year-old Goodwill Ambassador that embraced warmth during the Cold War
US schoolgirl Samantha Smith, who became a symbol of public diplomacy in the Cold War, was born on June 29, 1972 Samantha Smith, the famed pupil-peace activist from the US, would have celebrated her 45th birthday today. In the early 1980s, this 10-year-old American schoolgirl soared to fame by becoming a symbol of public diplomacy…
Average life expectancy in Russia up to 71.9 years in 2016 – Izvestia
According the official statistics, life expectancy for men in 2016 was 66.5 years, and for women – 77 years Average life expectancy in Russia went up to 71.9 years in 2016, the Izvestia daily said on Thursday citing Russia’s state statistics authority Rosstat. According the official statistics, life expectancy for men in 2016 was 66.5…
Unique buildings by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright
In honor of the 150th anniversary of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s birth, a major retrospective exhibition is underway in New York’s Museum of Modern Art Frank Lloyd Wright was one of the most innovative and renowned architects of the 20th century. A major exhibition examining the drawings and models of legendary American architect who…
St. Petersburg City Assembly votes against referendum on St. Isaac’s Cathedral issue
In January, St. Petersburg’s municipal authorities announced their decision to hand the St. Isaac Cathedral over to the Russian Orthodox Church The St. Petersburg City Assembly has voted against holding a citywide referendum on the handover of St. Isaac’s Cathedral to the Russian Orthodox Church, a TASS correspondent reported from the Mariinsky Palace, the Assembly’s…
Charlie Chaplin’s grandson to perform at Moscow’s International Chekhov Festival
In addition to being a clown, acrobat and mime, he is a dancer and poet, and a regular at the Chekhov festival The grandson of the legendary comic actor Charlie Chaplin, James Thierree is among the headline acts at the International Chekhov Theater Festival, the festival’s press service told TASS. James Thierree is practically a…
Russian PM to attend memorial ceremony for Helmut Kohl in Strasbourg
Former Chancellor of Germany Helmut Kohl died on June 16 aged 87 Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev will represent Russia at the European-wide memorial ceremony for former Chancellor of Germany Helmut Kohl, the Russian government’s press service said. “Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev will take part in the memorial ceremony for the former Chancellor of…
Moscow theater to present Il Trovatore with audio description for visually impaired
On June 27, the Moscow-based Helikon Opera company presents its last premiere of the season, Verdi’s Il Trovatore On Tuesday, June 27, the Moscow-based Helikon Opera company presents its last premiere of the season, Verdi’s Il Trovatore. At the show on July 4, the visually impaired guests of the theater will have an opportunity to…
At Least 2 Dead in Biggest Storm to Hit Moscow in 90 Years
Multiple flights were delayed or canceled at several Moscow airports, while the Moscow Central Circle railway line also stopped working due to fallen trees.
Butler: Sicilian at Your Service
This new Ginza Project establishment focuses on seafood classics from southern Italy.
More Moscow Weather Drama
Moscow was battered by storms for the second time in less than a month on Friday. While many Muscovites were left trapped in their offices, some grabbed their smartphones to capture the deluge on camera.
Putin visits Crimean youth camp Artek
Artek head Alexei Kasprzhak told the president about the work to restore the camp in 2015 and 2016, as well as plans for the development of the complex Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the children’s camp Artek in Crimea ahead of the Samantha’s Smile holiday session on Saturday. Telling the president about the world’s largest…
Russian composer Eduard Artemyev, film director Nikita Mikhalkov to get Shostakovich Prize
Russian composer and film director will recieve the award from violist and conductor Yuri Bashmet A gala ceremony of awarding the Dmitry Shostakovich will take place in Moscow’s Tchaikovsky Concert Hall on Saturday. This year, the awardees are composer Eduard Artemyev and film director Nikita Mikhalkov, the press service of the latter said. They will…
Putin to visit Crimea, to take part in opening session at Artek summer camp
Putin will be familiarized with the results of overhaul of the camp’s staff facilities and will have a tour of the construction site of Solnechny Camp, the Kremlin press service said President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit Crimea and the international summer camp for children Artek located there. In Artek, he will take part…
Russia may ease visa regime for foreign students
Currently, a foreign student may initially apply only for a three-month student visa in his home country The Russian Science and Education Ministry has prepared a bill to ease visa requirements for foreign students of Russian universities in a bid to promote Russian higher education. Currently, a foreign student may initially apply only for a…
Russian official praises Austria’s respect for Soviet military monuments
The obelisk to Soviet prisoners of war, who died in Vienna from 1941 through 1945 was unveiled at Vienna’s central cemetery on June 22, the Day of Remembrance and Sorrow in Russia Installation of a new monument to Soviet soldiers of the World War II era has set an unprecedented instance or favorable treatment of…
Putin praises Moscow International Film Festival
The Moscow International Film Festival that opened for the 39th time on Thursday is one of the most prestigious events in the world Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday sent congratulations to the participants and guests of the 39th Moscow International Film Festival. He stressed a special status of the event, the Kremlin press service…
First days of Soviet Union’s Great Patriotic War in pictures
The Great Patriotic War began at 4 am on June 22, 1941, when Nazi Germany attacked the Soviet Union June 22 will forever be imprinted into the hearts of Russians, as the Day of Remembrance and Grief in Russia as the Great Patriotic War (World War II) began at 4am this day in 1941, when…
Poll reveals every second Russian sees no real external military threat
More than one third of Russians consider the the country’s army to be the best in the world About half of Russians see no real threat of a military attack against the country and note the growing combat capabilities of the Russian armed forces, a poll conducted by the All-Russia Public Opinion Research Center has…