Former Head of Russian Authors’ Society Jailed for Fraud
The former head of the Russian Authors’ Society (RAO), Sergei Fedotov, has been jailed for 18 months.
Former Director of Moscow’s Gogol Center Arrested For Embezzlement
The former head of Moscow’s Gogol Center theater has been detained by police as part of an ongoing fraud investigation.
Creatures Great and Small: 7 Places For City Kids to Meet Animals
For many children, even ordinary domestic pets are magical creatures. Here are our top places for kids to interact with animals in safe, sanitary, and humane settings.
In Pictures: Germany’s Helmut Kohl and Russia
Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, the architect of German reunification, died Friday at the age of 87.
3 Injured After Trains Collide at Moscow Railway Station
Three people have been injured following a collision between two trains at Moscow’s Kursky rail terminal.
Sales of Crimea Vacation Deals Fall by Almost Third
Russian travel agents have seen sales of package holidays to Crimea fall by almost a third, new data has revealed.
Come Together
For Rabbi Yaakov Klein, Moscow is about building community.
Russia’s Most Unorthodox Priest Is ‘Difficult to Have Around’
The 42-year old cleric has an unusual and, for the Church, controversial passions in the literary field.
Moscow TV Round-Up: High-Octane Thrills Eclipse New Oliver Stone Documentary
This week viewers four hours of pretend-important chit-chat, three great Russian films and two young adult features that will by turns rev your engines and make idling in neutral seem adventurous.
Russia’s Powerful Pensioners Are Struggling to Control Unruly Youth Online (Op-ed)
Russia currently blocks 6.3 million websites, according to internet freedom watchdog Rublacklist.net.
Russian Priest Tells Men Not to Shave to ‘Protect From Homosexuality’
The head of Russia’s Old Believers has called on Russian men to stop shaving in a bid to “protect themselves from homosexuality.”
Siberian Forest Fires Triple in Size as Hundreds Battle Blaze
Ongoing forest fires in Siberia have more than tripled in size over the past two days, Russian officials have announced.
What questions Vladimir Putin was asked during annual televised Q&A sessions
A new annual televised question and answer session will be held on June 15 during which Russian people will have the possibility to ask the president questions or make requests live A new annual televised question and answer session, the Direct Line with Vladimir Putin, will be held on June 15, 2017, during which Russian…
National Guard’s aircraft mows down moose while landing in central Russian airstrip
Presumably, the moose could have trespassed into the airport’s territory due to the negligence of construction workers who were building a fence around the airfield A plane belonging to Russia’s National Guard struck and killed a moose while landing at Yermolino airport in the Kaluga Region in central Russia, a source in the airport told…
Emir Kusturica to perform in Crimea in July
Emir Kusturica is a Serbian director whose works have earned him a Golden Palm at the Cannes, a Silver Bear from the Berlin Film Festival and a Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival Renowned Serbian director and musician Emir Kusturica and his folk and rock band The No Smoking Orchestra will put on the…
Moscow senior suspects son-in-law pilfered his Stradivari violin
A 17th century violin might have been replaced with a false one “A lawyer called the police representing a 78-year-old man. According to the attorney, his client said that his 17th century violin had been replaced with a fake one. The musical instrument was kept in his daughter’s flat on Maly Kislovsky Street. However, during…
Leader of Russian Women’s Union speaks against gender quotas at civil service
A Russian senator stresses gender equality at the civil service should be supported by principles of professionalism and not by the establishment of legislative quotas Gender equality at Russia’s civil service should be supported by principles of professionalism and not by the establishment of legislative quotas, member of the Federation Council and Chairman of Russian…
Game On: Russia’s Cyber Athletes Have Asian Rivals in Their Sights
In a dimly lit hotel room, a pack of 20-year-olds in sweatsuits stare into computer screens lining the wall. But this is much more than your average college party: these are Russia’s cybersport superstars.
Oligarch Buys Independent Russian News Outlet RBC
Independent Russian news outlet RBC has been bought by oligarch Grigory Berezkin, Russia’s Dozhd television channel reported Friday.
Sizzling Hot
Our selection of the best contemporary art exhibitions to see in Moscow right now.
Sizzling Hot: Five Exhibits Where You Can Glimpse the Cutting Edge of International Art
Our selection of the best contemporary art exhibitions to see in Moscow right now.
Hosting FIFA’s Confederations Cup Tests Russia on Security, Infrastructure
Russia is introducing tough security measures ahead of the Confederations Cup
The Russians Are Coming: How NYC Came to Obsess Over Moscow (Op-ed)
Up to 82 percent of U.S. adults now see Russia as a threat.
Russian Yacht Seized Off North Korean Coast – Reports
The Russian Foreign Ministry is investigating reports that a Russian yacht was seized in the Sea of Japan on Wednesday by a North Korean ship.
Petit Cafe: Moscow’s Melting Pot
Risk-taking marinades and eclectic ingredients eclipse the French classics at this new restaurant near Kropotkinskaya.
These Uncensored Questions Gatecrashed Putin’s Annual Call-In Marathon
President Putin’s annual question and answer session is a carefully choreographed affair. And then some uncomfortable questions snuck onscreen.
Putin Stops Short of Confirming Re-Election Campaign
At his annual “Direct Line” question and answer session broadcast live on television, Russian President Vladimir Putin stopped short of announcing he will run for the presidency in elections scheduled for March.
Putin Says Anti-Corruption Protesters ‘Are Only Doing It for Publicity’
Russia’s nation-wide anti-corruption protests have already led to hundreds of arrests. But Russian President Vladimir Putin remained mostly silent on these matters — until very late into his annual telethon.
New U.S. Sanctions on Russia Jeopardize Trump – Putin Dialogue (Op-ed)
President Putin has two options: retaliate in kind, and forfeit hopes for repairing ties with Washington, or risk being exposed as weak in defense of Russia’s interests.
Kamchatka Villagers Warned After Volcano Erupts in Russia’s Far East
Villagers in Russia’s Far Eastern region of Kamchatka have been warned not to leave their homes after a volcanic eruption showered the area in waves of ash.
Russia sees third consecutive year of natural population growth — Putin
Putin was asked to comment on earlier estimates, according to which the ethnic Russian population in the country was diminishing Russia has seen its third consecutive year of a natural population increase, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a fragment of his interview to US filmmaker Oliver Stone, released on Tuesday night. During the interview,…
Over 130 adolescents detained in Moscow during Monday’s opposition rally
A group of oppositionists decided to hold an unauthorized action on Tverskaya Street on Monday Moscow police detained 136 adolescents on Monday for taking part in unauthorized, Vladimir Chernikov, the director of Moscow City’s regional security department told TASS on Tuesday. “As many as 136 teenagers were detained in the course of the operation,” he…
Bolshoi’s leading dancer says Japanese audience adores Russian ballet
Bolshoi’s guest tour is dedicated to the 60th anniversary of its Japan tours that started in 1957 Japanese ballet lovers always welcome performers from the Bolshoi who come there on a guest tour, and there is no linguistic barrier with many of them as they often address their idols in Russian, Bolshoi’s leading dancer Vladislav…
Black storks return to Moscow region after century-long absence
If the pair of black storks have baby birds, then this part of forest may be declared a regional nature sanctuary Experts from the Moscow region’s Ministry of Ecology have spotted a nest of rare black storks, listed in Russia’s Red Data Book, the ministry said in a statement adding that these birds last nested…
‘The Audience’: Translating Queen Elizabeth II into Russian
The Theater of Nations brings Buckingham Palace back to the heart of Moscow with a Russian adaptation of Peter Morgan’s West End hit.
Oliver Stone Has Launched Putin’s Re-Election Campaign
Russian journalists were obliged to wait until Putin opened up to a complete stranger — a foreigner — to report that he was a happy and loving grandfather.
Kremlin Oliver Stone’s film on Putin top-quality and revealed Putin genuinely
US filmmaker Oliver Stone earlier said that his four-part documentary was aimed at building ‘a rounded portrait of arguably the most fascinating and frightening world leader in a generation’ US filmmaker Oliver Stone, who recently released a documentary about Russian President Vladimir Putin, could not have made a sub-quality picture, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told…
Ancient animals park opens in Russian North
The sculptures are in the open air, on the park’s embankment A park with full-size sculptures of ancient animals opened on June 10 in Kotlas, the Arkhangelsk region. Right at that place, in the late 19th century, a geologist and paleontologist Vladimir Amalitsky discovered a huge burial place of animals, which lived during the Permian…
Oliver Stone: Russia and US could be ‘great partners’
The director said he “liked peace” and would love to see the world in harmony Hollywood director Oliver Stone has told The Los Angeles Times he believes that Russia and the United States may become great partners. Stone has filmed a series of interviews with Russian President Vladimir Putin, shooting a four-episode documentary, which is…
More than 7 mln people participate in Russia Day celebrations
Police and the National Guard troops ensured public order and security of citizens More than 4 million people participated in the celebrations of the national holiday, Russia Day, across the country on Monday, a spokeswoman for the Interior Ministry, Irina Volk, told TASS. “As of 8:30 PM Moscow time, more than 7 million people have…
Nearly 4 mln people take part in Russia Day celebrations
Police and the National Guard troops are ensuring public order and security of citizens Almost 4 million people took part in the celebrations of the national holiday, Russia Day, across the country on Monday, a spokeswoman for the Interior Ministry, Irina Volk, told TASS. “As of 7 p.m. Moscow time, some 3.8 million people have…
About 270,000 participate in Russia Day celebration in Moscow
The police, the National Guard and volunteers ensure the order and safety in the streets About 270,000 people participate in festive events, organized throughout Moscow in celebration of the Russia Day, press service of the Moscow police said on Monday. The police, the National Guard and volunteers ensure the order and safety in the streets.…
Putin opens state prizes ceremony
Traditionally, the annual ceremony takes place at the Grand Kremlin Palace Russia’s President Vladimir Putin opened a solemn ceremony of granting state prizes. Traditionally, the annual ceremony takes place at the Grand Kremlin Palace. The state prizes for 2016 will be granted in the spheres of literature and arts, sciences and humanitarian activities. More: //tass.com/society/950969
Investigation into Siberian bus crash opened – Interior Ministry
According to District Administration Head Andrei Kuznetsov, road works were underway in the place where the accident happened The police have opened an investigation for the traffic accident killing 11 people in Russia’s Transbaikalia region, a source in the press service of the Regional Office of the Interior Ministry told TASS. “Investigators of the intermunicipal…
Nobel Prize winning Belarusian publicist writing new books about love, meaning of life
Her next book has already received a title, which is ‘The Marvelous Deer in the Never-Ending Hunt’, said Svetlana Alexiyevich Nobel Prize winning Belarusian writer and publicist Svetlana Alexiyevich is writing new books that delve into love and the meaning of life. She revealed her creative plans at a meeting with readers in Moscow’s Gogol…
Bulgarian city of Kalofer and Russia’s Koktebel set up twin-city relations
The first toast after the ceremony was raised to “the eternal friendship between Russia and Bulgaria.” The Russian town of Koktebel located in Crimea and Bulgaria’s Kalofer have established twin-city relations. The corresponding document was signed on Saturday by Kalofer Mayor, Rumen Stoyanov, in the presence of Mayor of Koktebel Oleg Sodel, a TASS correspondent…
Over 10,000 people to ensure security during Russia Day celebrations in Moscow
More than 200 public events dedicated to Russia Day will be held in Moscow on June 12, including the Times and Epochs historical reconstruction festival and a concert in Red Square More than 10,000 people will be involved in efforts to ensure law and order during the celebrations to mark Russia Day in Moscow, the…
Canadian director Robert Lepage to present two productions in Moscow and Sochi
“I’m pleased and very happy to go back to Russia,” world-famous Canadian director Robert Lepage World-famous Canadian director Robert Lepage will present two of his productions in Russia. They will be shown in Moscow and Sochi. He spoke about his upcoming visit to Russia, plans for the immediate future and international projects in an interview…
In Russia, Mass Protests Again Become a Political Reality
In the last few months, Navalny has taken a quantum leap, establishing himself as the only true and energetic opponent of Putin in Russian politics.
Russian environmental watchdog to inspect all seaports
The purpose of oversight activities is to check compliance with environmental laws Specialists of the Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resource Usage (Rosprirodnadzor) will initiate inspections of all domestic seaports in terms of compliance with environmental laws in coming 12-24 months, deputy head of the regulator Ramil Nizamov told TASS on Friday. “There is…
This week in photos: interview with Putin, dinner with Obama and showers with Prince Harry
The world in pictures in a photo gallery by TASS US television interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin, former US president Barack Obama and Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau having dinner, Prince Harry greeting fans in the pouring rain and other photographs of the week .The world in pictures in a photo gallery by TASS…
Russian adventurer vows to pull off unprecedented balloon flight over Elbrus Mountain
Famed Russian traveler Fyodor Konyukhov plans to carry out the first-ever balloon flight over the Elbrus Mountain in mid-September Famed Russian traveler Fyodor Konyukhov plans to carry out the first-ever balloon flight over the Elbrus Mountain in mid-September, setting a new world record, President of the Stavropol Region Aeronautics Federation Vitaly Nenashev told reporters on…
Fire near Moscow railway station leaves two dead
Two people were killed in a fire that broke out at storage facilities near Moscow’s Kievsky railway station on Friday, the city’s emergencies services told TASS. “The bodies of two people were found during a cleanup effort after the fire was extinguished,” a spokesman said. The fire at the storage facilities on the area of…
Video: Firefighters Extinguish Blaze at Russian World Cup Stadium
Firefighters have extinguished a blaze at the World Cup stadium in the Russian city of Volgograd.
Russian Parliament Approves Controversial Housing Demolition Program
Moscow authorities’ controversial demolition program has passed its third and final reading in the Russian parliament Wednesday.
Court slaps house arrest on fifth member of St. Petersburg Church of Scientology
The members of the St. Petersburg Church of Scientology are accused of illegally organizing courses and programs on a paid basis without any proper licensing or authorization documents On Friday, the St. Petersburg’s Neva District Court slapped house arrests on the last of five suspects, who were detained this week by the Federal Security Service…
Pushkin Museum to put Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese on display in Moscow for first time
The exhibit opens its doors on June 9 and runs through to August 20 The ‘Renaissance in Venice’ exhibit opens at the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts with works by Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese displayed together for the first time in Moscow, the exhibition co-curator and Chief Researcher of the Pushkin Museum Victoria Markova said…
Sanctions Are Result of West’s ‘Contempt’ For Slavs, says Russian Official
State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin claimed that sanctions against Russia and Belarus stem from the West’s contempt for Slavs
Audience Rehearse at Health Resort Ahead of Live Show with Putin
The audience of Direct Line, a live question and answer session with President Putin, were gathered at a health resort outside Moscow where they were briefed on how to behave during the upcoming show.
IQ Wine Bar: A Test of Intelligence
The menu promised tapas and expert recommendations – but where was the sommelier?