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Zaryadye Park: A Graveyard of History at the Kremlin Walls

NewsBy adminSeptember 28, 2017
Moscow’s stunning new park fails to honor the neighborhood’s architectural heritage
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Jon Huntsman Confirmed as Next U.S. Ambassador to Russia

NewsBy adminSeptember 28, 2017
Jon Huntsman has been confirmed as Washington’s man in Moscow, following the departure of John Tefft on Thursday.
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Navalny Exposes Putin’s ‘Frontline’ State TV Propagandists

NewsBy adminSeptember 27, 2017
Vladimir Solovyov is one of two model Russian news anchors who champion Putin’s causes at home and abroad
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Russia Promises Foreigners Citizenship If They Invest $10M in the Far East

NewsBy adminSeptember 27, 2017
Moscow has been seeking to boost the social and economic development of the Far East for a long time
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Dagestan: Russia’s Wrestling Goldmine

NewsBy adminSeptember 27, 2017
In the fall of 2016, Dutch photographer Michiel Graafstal traveled to the North Caucasus to photograph the region’s renowned wrestlers.
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The Chemistry and Physics Behind the Perfect Cup of Coffee

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 27, 2017
How science helps your barista brew your espresso perfectly every time
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Orthodox Activist Behind ‘Mathilde’ Attacks Has Previous Murder Conviction

NewsBy adminSeptember 27, 2017
The founder of the so-called “Christian State” was detained earlier after violent attacks on venues associated with the film
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A Rainbow Shines Anew in National Portrait Gallery’s Iconic George Washington Portrait 

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 27, 2017
A glistening Lansdowne Portrait refresh harkens the reopening of “America’s Presidents”
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Top Staff of Russian VIM Airlines Detained in Fraud Investigation

NewsBy adminSeptember 27, 2017
Previous reports indicated that the director allegedly fled Russia
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Starbucks Could Be Skirting Russia Sanctions Through Swedish Farmers

NewsBy adminSeptember 27, 2017
Starbucks bypasses Russia’s food ban by exporting European milk in ready-made coffee drinks
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One Quarter of Russians Believe Protests Could Break Out Before Elections Next Year

NewsBy adminSeptember 27, 2017
Ahead of presidential elections next year, one-quarter of the Russian population think protests could take place over declining living standards.
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Blasting U.S., Putin Orders Destruction of Russia’s Last Chemical Weapons

NewsBy adminSeptember 27, 2017
In a state-televised broadcast, President Vladimir Putin oversees the destruction of Russia’s last chemical weapons.
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FSB Discovers Grave of Assassinated Militant Umarov in Ingushetia

NewsBy adminSeptember 27, 2017
The grave of a terrorist leader assassinated by Russian forces in 2013 has been discovered in the mountains of the republic of Ingushetia, the Federal Security Service (FSB) said Thursday.
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Russian Weapons Collector Dies Dismantling Mortar

NewsBy adminSeptember 27, 2017
A World War II-era mortar exploded when the collector tried to saw it apart
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Kremlin Defends S-400 Missiles Deal With Turkey

NewsBy adminSeptember 26, 2017
The missile contract cements bilateral ties after Turkey’s downing of a Russian fighter jet on the border with Syria in late 2015 sending diplomatic relations into a tailspin.
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Co-Owner of Troubled VIM Airlines Reportedly Flees Russia

NewsBy adminSeptember 26, 2017
Hundreds of domestic and international passengers have been left stranded after the company canceled dozens of charter flights this week.
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Crimean Tatar Lawmaker Handed 2 Years on Separatism Charges

NewsBy adminSeptember 26, 2017
Umerov is the second deputy head of the Mejlis to be convicted in Crimea this month
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Steven Seagal Doesn’t Talk About Politics With Pal Putin

NewsBy adminSeptember 26, 2017
Seagal said he’s had many direct dealings with the Russian president.
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Russia’s Education Watchdog Closes In on European University

NewsBy adminSeptember 26, 2017
This latest incident is among several hurdles the university has faced from the authorities since 2016.
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Education Watchdog Closes In on Prestigious Russian University

NewsBy adminSeptember 26, 2017
This latest incident is among several hurdles the university has faced from the authorities since 2016.
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Tom Brokaw’s Journey From Middle America to the World Stage

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 26, 2017
The history-making path of the former NBC Nightly News anchor is honored with a Smithsonian Lewis and Clark compass
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Russia Plummets on Ranking of top Destinations for Expats

NewsBy adminSeptember 26, 2017
Singapore landed the top spot in the survey as the best destination for expats overall for the third consecutive year.
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Popular Expat Haunt Starlite Diner Catches Fire in Central Moscow

NewsBy adminSeptember 26, 2017
Moscow expats took to Twitter to lament the “end of an era.”
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Orthodox Church Battles ‘Mathilde’ Biopic With Family-Values Billboards

NewsBy adminSeptember 26, 2017
The Orthodox Church has called the biopic an “obvious lie.”
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FSB Goes After Telegram Encryption Keys, Founder Claims

NewsBy adminSeptember 26, 2017
The Russian authorities continue their battle against the Telegram messaging app by seeking out ways of seizing its encryption keys.
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Moscow Hit-and-Run Suspect Flees in FSB Car

NewsBy adminSeptember 25, 2017
The crash was caught on camera by multiple street cameras
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The Summer of Yoko Ono Ends with Shrieks and Screams

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 25, 2017
A concert, a broken vase and unfettered adoration for the avant-guard artist marks the Hirshhorn’s finale to its appreciation
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Russia’s Censors Eye Facebook Ban in 2018

NewsBy adminSeptember 25, 2017
day.The U.S. social network would follow in the footsteps of LinkedIn, the social platform for professionals that was banned in Russia last year
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U.S. Denies Role in Russian General’s Death in Syria

NewsBy adminSeptember 25, 2017
Lieutenant General Valery Asapov died from mortar fire near the eastern city of Deir Ezzor this weekend
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Russia’s Kalashnikov Unveils ‘Flying Car’ Prototype

NewsBy adminSeptember 25, 2017
Footage of the flight demonstration depicts a single-seat steel frame flanked by eight tandem rotors
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Russia Alarmed by U.S. Army Warfare ‘Handbook’

NewsBy adminSeptember 25, 2017
The book spells out the Russian forces’ capabilities and calls for an immediate improvement of American capacities to counter the threat
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Armenian Minister Quells Fears of Russian Language Expansion

NewsBy adminSeptember 25, 2017
The statement came after the Culture Ministry’s decision to bolster Russian language programs in Armenian schools
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Selfies Lead to Discovery of Russian Cannibal Couple

NewsBy adminSeptember 25, 2017
A couple in Krasnodar in southern Russia was discovered to have practiced cannibalism for nearly 20 years
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These Origami Clothes Grow With Your Child

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 24, 2017
Designer Ryan Yasin is creating pleated garments that could save on money and waste
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The Russia Investigation: What’s New

NewsBy adminSeptember 24, 2017
“We are in a new world,” Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said in a live broadcast and post on his Facebook Friday.
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Check Out These Stunning Photographs of a Tibetan Horseback Sport

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 24, 2017
Kings in ancient Tibet promoted the sport to save money on military training
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Medvedev Claims Victory Over Navalny on Social Media and in ‘Real Life’

NewsBy adminSeptember 24, 2017
“The ruling party is winning decisively in Instagram wars.”
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UN Reveals ‘Grave’ Rights Abuses in Russia-Annexed Crimea

NewsBy adminSeptember 24, 2017
Arbitrary detentions, forced disappearances and torture are in the list of Russian human rights violations
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‘Populist’ Surge in German Elections — Russia Reacts

NewsBy adminSeptember 24, 2017
Russian public figures were quick to finger winners and losers
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Russian Culture Ministry Shrugs Off New Stalin Bust

NewsBy adminSeptember 24, 2017
The Culture Minister added that excluding him would be an act of historical deletion
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The Kremlin and the FSB Are now Monitoring Political Telegram Channels

NewsBy adminSeptember 24, 2017
Monitors are scrolling through political Telegram channels are monitored for President Vladimir Putin.
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Why Trump’s UN Speech Was Gold for Russia’s Top Propagandist

NewsBy adminSeptember 24, 2017
“Until, now, no leader used the UN podium to threaten another with total destruction,” Kiselyov intoned.
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North Korea Nukes Mean U.S. Wouldn’t Strike First, Says Lavrov

NewsBy adminSeptember 24, 2017
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”
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Classic MT: Serfdom Alive and Well in Russia

NewsBy adminSeptember 23, 2017
In the lead-up to The Moscow Times’ 25th anniversary, we’re republishing an article from our extensive archive every week.
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The True Story Behind Billie Jean King’s Victorious “Battle of the Sexes”

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 21, 2017
Smithsonian sports curator Eric Jentsch offers a look at her legacy beyond the legendary match
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Kremlin Says It Doesn’t Know Who Buys Political Ads on Facebook

NewsBy adminSeptember 21, 2017
“We don’t know who places ads on Facebook or how,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said
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Woman Protests New Stalin Bust in Moscow With Poetry

NewsBy adminSeptember 21, 2017
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Friday he was unaware of the new additions to the Alley of Rulers.
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Why a Wrongful Dismissal Case Has Telegram Under Scrutiny

NewsBy adminSeptember 21, 2017
Two former partners come to blows over wrongful termination, offshore schemes, and a love triangle.
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The Sweet Smell of Russian Money

NewsBy adminSeptember 21, 2017
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.
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Crimea Journalist Handed Suspended Sentence on Separatism Charges

NewsBy adminSeptember 21, 2017
Semena warned a guilty verdict would affect the state of journalism throughout Russia
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German Rifle to Be Erased From New Kalashnikov Monument

NewsBy adminSeptember 21, 2017
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
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How U.S. and German Art Experts Are Teaming Up to Solve Nazi-Era Mysteries

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 21, 2017
Specialists in WWII art loss and restitution will discuss provenance research in Berlin
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Controversial Bolshoi Ballet ‘Nureyev’ to Premiere in December

NewsBy adminSeptember 21, 2017
“Nureyev” director Kirill Serebrennikov is still under house arrest on changers of fraud
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Russia Registers ‘Made in Prison’ Trademark

NewsBy adminSeptember 21, 2017
Russia has the highest incarceration rate in Europe, according to The World Prison Brief
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Russian Woman Loses Custody of Children After Breast Surgery

NewsBy adminSeptember 21, 2017
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.
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In Numbers: The Bomb Hoaxes and Mass Evacuations Plaguing Russia

NewsBy adminSeptember 21, 2017
The hoaxes were estimated to have cost the Russian economy around 300 million rubles ($5.2 million) as of the start of this week
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Here’s What You Missed From Putin’s Visit to Yandex

NewsBy adminSeptember 21, 2017
“Putin should be surrounded with young and optimistic faces,” the Kremlin reportedly instructed Yandex
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Council of Europe Says Navalny Should Be Allowed to Run for President

NewsBy adminSeptember 21, 2017
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.
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In This Quiet Space for Contemplation, a Fountain Rains Down Calming Waters

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 20, 2017
One year after the Nation’s first black president rang in the opening of the African American History Museum, visitors reflect on its impact
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The ABA Was Short-Lived, but Its Impact on Basketball Is Eternal

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 20, 2017
The spectacular play you see today owes a mighty debt to the revolutionary, slam-dunking basketball league
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