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Russia Alarmed by U.S. Army Warfare ‘Handbook’

The book spells out the Russian forces’ capabilities and calls for an immediate improvement of American capacities to counter the threat

Armenian Minister Quells Fears of Russian Language Expansion

The statement came after the Culture Ministry’s decision to bolster Russian language programs in Armenian schools

Selfies Lead to Discovery of Russian Cannibal Couple

A couple in Krasnodar in southern Russia was discovered to have practiced cannibalism for nearly 20 years

Arts & CultureBy admin September 24, 2017

These Origami Clothes Grow With Your Child

Designer Ryan Yasin is creating pleated garments that could save on money and waste

The Russia Investigation: What’s New

“We are in a new world,” Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said in a live broadcast and post on his Facebook Friday.

Arts & CultureBy admin September 24, 2017

Check Out These Stunning Photographs of a Tibetan Horseback Sport

Kings in ancient Tibet promoted the sport to save money on military training

Medvedev Claims Victory Over Navalny on Social Media and in ‘Real Life’

“The ruling party is winning decisively in Instagram wars.”

UN Reveals ‘Grave’ Rights Abuses in Russia-Annexed Crimea

Arbitrary detentions, forced disappearances and torture are in the list of Russian human rights violations

‘Populist’ Surge in German Elections — Russia Reacts

Russian public figures were quick to finger winners and losers

Russian Culture Ministry Shrugs Off New Stalin Bust

The Culture Minister added that excluding him would be an act of historical deletion

The Kremlin and the FSB Are now Monitoring Political Telegram Channels

Monitors are scrolling through political Telegram channels are monitored for President Vladimir Putin.

Why Trump’s UN Speech Was Gold for Russia’s Top Propagandist

“Until, now, no leader used the UN podium to threaten another with total destruction,” Kiselyov intoned.

North Korea Nukes Mean U.S. Wouldn’t Strike First, Says Lavrov

Rhetoric between the countries escalated after U.S. President Donald Trump described North Korean leader Kim Jong-un a “rocket man on a suicide mission”

NewsBy admin September 23, 2017

Classic MT: Serfdom Alive and Well in Russia

In the lead-up to The Moscow Times’ 25th anniversary, we’re republishing an article from our extensive archive every week.

Arts & CultureBy admin September 21, 2017

The True Story Behind Billie Jean King’s Victorious “Battle of the Sexes”

Smithsonian sports curator Eric Jentsch offers a look at her legacy beyond the legendary match

Kremlin Says It Doesn’t Know Who Buys Political Ads on Facebook

“We don’t know who places ads on Facebook or how,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

Woman Protests New Stalin Bust in Moscow With Poetry

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Friday he was unaware of the new additions to the Alley of Rulers.

Why a Wrongful Dismissal Case Has Telegram Under Scrutiny

Two former partners come to blows over wrongful termination, offshore schemes, and a love triangle.

The Sweet Smell of Russian Money

It’s not always proper to discuss money in Russia and in Russian, but sometimes you have to. And if you have to, you might as well do it right.

Crimea Journalist Handed Suspended Sentence on Separatism Charges

Semena warned a guilty verdict would affect the state of journalism throughout Russia

German Rifle to Be Erased From New Kalashnikov Monument

The sculptor was embroiled in scandal in 2014 after a German rifle Mauser 98 was found on his monument depicting a Soviet soldier leaving for the front

Arts & CultureBy admin September 21, 2017

How U.S. and German Art Experts Are Teaming Up to Solve Nazi-Era Mysteries

Specialists in WWII art loss and restitution will discuss provenance research in Berlin

Controversial Bolshoi Ballet ‘Nureyev’ to Premiere in December

“Nureyev” director Kirill Serebrennikov is still under house arrest on changers of fraud

Russia Registers ‘Made in Prison’ Trademark

Russia has the highest incarceration rate in Europe, according to The World Prison Brief

Russian Woman Loses Custody of Children After Breast Surgery

A Yekaterinburg court revoked custodial privileges from a woman on suspicion that she was trying to get a sex-change after receiving breast reduction surgery.

In Numbers: The Bomb Hoaxes and Mass Evacuations Plaguing Russia

The hoaxes were estimated to have cost the Russian economy around 300 million rubles ($5.2 million) as of the start of this week

Here’s What You Missed From Putin’s Visit to Yandex

“Putin should be surrounded with young and optimistic faces,” the Kremlin reportedly instructed Yandex

Council of Europe Says Navalny Should Be Allowed to Run for President

The Council of Europe has accused Moscow of violating Navalny’s right to fair trial, demanding the authorities allow him to run in the 2018 Presidential Elections.

In This Quiet Space for Contemplation, a Fountain Rains Down Calming Waters

One year after the Nation’s first black president rang in the opening of the African American History Museum, visitors reflect on its impact

The ABA Was Short-Lived, but Its Impact on Basketball Is Eternal

The spectacular play you see today owes a mighty debt to the revolutionary, slam-dunking basketball league

Russian Tech Giant Yandex HQ Evacuated After Putin Visit

The online news outlet cited an unnamed source as saying that the evacuation took place following a bomb scare

More Than 16 Mln Russians Are Breathing Polluted Air

Russia ranked 32 out of 180 countries in the 2016 environmental performance index compiled by Yale University.

Moscow Officials Tally Racist Football Attacks Ahead of World Cup

Moscow human rights ombudswoman Tatyana Potyayeva told reporters that 21 of the 99 acts of racism, discrimination and xenophobia constituted a “real attack.”

How Comics Captured America’s Opinions About the Vietnam War

More than any other medium, comics closely followed the narrative arc of the conflict, from support to growing ambivalence

How Brazilian Capoeira Evolved From a Martial Art to an International Dance Craze

The athletic movements may have inspired modern break dancing

The Russia Investigation: All the Latest Updates

The latest developments on Paul Manafort’s alleged links to Russia.

Two Russian Babushkas Battle for Swing-Set Sovereignty

Two Russian grandmothers confront each other at a playground south of Moscow over a swing.

Russian Media Reports 3 Deaths in Syria, Including Russian Soldier

Local Siberian media report claims Russian soldier Vladimir Tarasyuk died Sept. 16 in Syria from a shrapnel wound.

Arson Suspects Detained Over ‘Mathilde’ Biopic Attacks

A lawyer working for the director posted photographs of burnt cars and leaflets scattered at the site reading “Burn for Mathilde.”

Human Rights Official Moskalkova Says Chechnya Investigating 18 Kidnapping Cases

She said officials have said that two people claimed to be dead by Novaya Gazeta turned out to be alive.

Russian State TV Claims Journalists Mocked Trump During UN Speech

Ridicule in the press center reportedly peaked when Trump threatened to “totally destroy” North Korea if it endangered the U.S. or its allies

Arts & CultureBy admin September 19, 2017

Dave Eggers’ Animals Might Be “Ungrateful,” But They Go to a Good Cause

The author discusses a return to art and his forthcoming book Ungrateful Mammals

Arts & CultureBy admin September 19, 2017

New Book of Photographs Recalls the Trauma of American History

Looking back at a lynching that shocked America and galvanized the civil rights movement

In Russia, It’s a Woman’s Job to Challenge Soviet-Era Labor Laws

After five years of litigation, Svetlana Medvedeva has won a landmark battle against a Russian law that bars women from hundreds of professions

New U.S. Ambassador Huntsman Says ‘No Question’ Russia Meddled in Elections

Huntsman said he would “not hesitate to remind [Russian] government officials that they are accountable for their actions”

Is Morgan Freeman Stressed Out? The Kremlin Thinks So

“Many creative people fall prey to emotional stress without real information about the real state of things.”

Arts & CultureBy admin September 19, 2017

How This Washington, D.C. Museum Redefined What Museums Could Be

Fifty years after its founding, the Smithsonian’s beloved Anacostia Community Museum continues to tell stories heard nowhere else

Arrest Made in Assault on Navalny Aide Lyaskin

Police have reportedly detained a 36-year-old Muscovite with a criminal record who has also been under psychiatric observation

Pilot Not in Control of Gunship That Misfired on Zapad Bystanders — Kommersant

The Defense Ministry said the incident did not take place on Monday and there were no casualties other than a damaged truck

Pilot Not in Control of Gunship That Misfired on Zapad Bystanders — Vedomosti

The Defense Ministry said the incident did not take place on Monday and there were no casualties other than a damaged truck

One in Five Russians Would Vote for Fake Putin Protege

Levada’s experiment showed that 18 percent of those polled were ready to cast their ballot for a fictional “Andrei Semyonov,”

Russian Sketch-Comedy Caved to State Censorship, Says Former Writer

Jokes concerning the president have become increasingly scarce, the comedian said

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.”