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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Hirshhorn Transforms Into a One-Day Soundscape
For one day, the museum will add an interactive soundscape to the works of visual art on display
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
DetailsStep Right Up to the Big Top Circus Tent at the 50th Annual Folklife Festival
The day the circus rolled into Washington, D.C., and other tales from the Smithsonian’s hot summer party on the National Mall
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Why This Composer Made Melodies Out of Mountainsides
This forgotten Armenian musicologist literally drew the landscapes into his folksong scores
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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.
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Butler: Sicilian at Your Service
This new Ginza Project establishment focuses on seafood classics from southern Italy.
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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.
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The Whimsical, Chameleon-like Figure Behind the Myth of Sylvia Plath
Today, visions of a life marred by mental illness endure, but the author had a light side—and a knack for savvy image control
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Jury to deliver verdict on Nemtsov murder case on June 27
Boris Nemtsov was gunned down in downtown Moscow on February 27, 2015 The jury will retire to the consultation room on June 27 to reach a verdict on five defendants on the Boris Nemtsov murder case, the chief judge of the Moscow District Military Court said. “Now I address you with the jury instructions. I…
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This incident is a continuation of a late May attempt to attack Gogol Center’s prominent artistic director Kirill Serbrennikov. Watch this case. Its repercussions may go far beyond the stages of Russia’s theaters.
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The Hacker Hunters Chasing Russian Shadows
U.S. investigators are stepping up the fight against Russian cybercriminals. But are they going after the right guys?
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Socialism in Color: Aristarkh Lentulov at the Bakhrushin
A comprehensive retrospective of Aristarkh Lentulov, one of the most important figures in the Russian avant-garde movement, opened at the Bakhrushin State Central Theater Museum a week ago.
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Five Augmented Reality Experiences That Bring Museum Exhibits to Life
AR features allow visitors to explore historical spaces and artifacts in new ways
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The Pioneering Androgyny of Classic Hollywood Star Marlene Dietrich
The film icon embraced bisexuality, glamorous mystique and provocation
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The Cuban Government Brought New Life to Hollywood Movies With These Vivid Posters
The U.S. embargo didn’t keep Cubans from watching movies they loved
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Portraits of Faith
In a world changing faster than ever, the enduring appeal of religious tradition shines in these photographs
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Explore the Timeless World of Vodou, Deep Within the Caves of Haiti
Photographer Troi Anderson captures the religion that has been misunderstood for centuries
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A Legendary Photographer Visits an Isolated Christian Community in Ethiopia
High in the mountains of western Africa, an ancient way of life continues apace
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A Pittsburgh Church Holds the Greatest Collection of Relics Outside of the Vatican
Behold the treasures of this tiny neighborhood church
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New Exhibition Asks “What Kind of Nation Do We Want to Be?”
The American History Museum opens a trio of timely new shows on democracy, religion and immigration
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Five Men Found Guilty in Nemtsov Murder Case
The men had been offered 15 million rubles each ($240,000) to murder Nemtsov, the court was told.
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The Art of Alienation: Garif Basyrov, Russia’s Observer of the Absurd
A new retrospective at the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts highlights the eerie, dreamlike work of one of the Soviet era’s most technically accomplished artists.
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How Russian Tycoon Vladimir Yevtushenkov Is Set to Lose More of His Wealth
In a sequel to the original Bashneft saga, Igor Sechin, Putin’s powerful ally, is once again proving he is among the strongest players in Russia’s system of state capitalism.
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Russian Life Expectancy Hits Record High
Russians born in 2016 are expected to live 71.87 years on average, according to state statistics agency Rosstat.
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10% of Russian Struggling to Buy Food — Poll
Pensioners in particular said that they faced financial hardship, with over half of Russians above the age of 65 unable to afford clothing or enough groceries.
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Channeling Anger: In Russia, Even Chat Messengers Are Politicized (Op-ed)
Russian authorities claim their attacks on Telegram are because the platform helps terrorists
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How One Mathew Brady Photograph May Have Helped Elect Abraham Lincoln
Before chronicling the Civil War, the nation’s first photojournalist took these portraits
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This Summer, Try Termite Chocolate Sprinkles on Your Ice Cream
Canada’s Insectarium invites visitors to dine on insects as part of a special menu
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Russian Senators Threaten Foreign Media Clampdown
The Russian parliament is considering new legislation which could see tens of foreign Russian-language media outlets banned from operating within the country.
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Muralist Nicolas Party Samples Great Artists of the Past Like a Visual DJ
The Hirshhorn’s installation, inspired by Barack Obama’s “sun will rise” promise of continuity, highlights fantasy landscapes, beauty of nature
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Russian Senators Threaten Ban Foreign Media Clampdown
The Russian parliament is considering new legislation which could see tens of foreign Russian-language media outlets banned from operating within the country.
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Two Circus Pros Juggle History and Race to Springboard Black Entertainers
Cedric Walker and Veronica Blair share a common fascination for the history of African-American circus
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What Makes Salt Water Taffy the Perfect Summer Candy?
The first families of the sugary treat stir up another season of making history by the bite
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Which Books Do Americans Take on Vacation?
Our city-by-city breakdown uncovered some surprises
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Sagah: Cutting a Long Story Short
There’s nothing about Sagah that says “Moscow” or “Russia”—you could just as easily be in Brooklyn. The whitewashed space that greets the diner is an antidote to the dark lofts that have become standard interior design for Moscow.
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