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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.”

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

Arts & CultureBy admin September 17, 2017

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

Arts & CultureBy admin September 17, 2017

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

NewsBy admin September 15, 2017

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

Arts & CultureBy admin September 14, 2017

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.”

Arts & CultureBy admin September 13, 2017

12 Must-See Fall Exhibits Around the World

Art, science and magic draws us to museums this fall

Arts & CultureBy admin September 13, 2017

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”

Arts & CultureBy admin September 13, 2017

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