Amazon Getting Ready to Launch “The Romanoffs”
What’s new about this Amazon series? Just about everything. Read our Hollywood exclusive.
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Vladimir Voinovich and his Moral Compass
The writer Vladimir Voinovich died on Friday night in Moscow at the age of 85.
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Russia’s Golovin Completes $35M Transfer to AS Monaco, Media Report
Golovin was one of the heroes of Russia’s World Cup campaign.
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U.S. and Chinese Fans Named Biggest Spenders at Russia World Cup — Visa
Mexicans were in third with 1 billion rubles ($16 million) spent during the tournament.
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World Cup Fans Granted Visa-Free Entry to Russia Under Newly Passed Bill
“Fan ID holders will be able to return to Russia without visas until the end of the year,” the Duma said Thursday.
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Will a Video of Torture Change the Russian Prison System? (Op-ed)
The authorities cannot brush aside the video from the Yaroslavl Penal Colony, but that doesn’t mean it will bring lasting change.
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Magnificent Pearls Come to Moscow
Don’t miss this beautiful, surprising and very informative show on pearls from the Qatar Museums, right on Red Square.
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Light Up the Moscow Night with a Run
Training for the September Moscow Marathon? Then don’t miss this fun 10k night race Saturday night. Cheering squads welcome.
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Art and Sports Mix Beautifully at the Tretyakov Gallery
Don’t miss this fine exhibition of sport-themed art from the Tretyakov Gallery’s walls and storerooms.
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Russia Must Show Caution Now That It Has Publicly Sided With Trump (Op-ed)
Having publicly entered internal U.S. politics, Russia must be prepared for unpleasant surprises.
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Tour Ballerina Galina Ulanova’s Apartment
This Wednesday evening join a rare tour of the home of the world’s most famous ballerina, Galina Ulanova.
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Vladimir Mayakovsky’s Voice Still Rings Out
If the rain kept you from celebrating poet Vladimir Mayakovsky’s birthday yesterday, don’t despair. Head up to VDNKh to see a terrific exhibition about his life, works, and legacy.
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Muddling the Masses, Russian Style
What do you call that unpopular new law? Oh, something good. Something really good.
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Celebrate a Literary Legend: Writer Lyudmila Petrushevskaya at 80
The writer, screenwriter, and lately cabaret singer Lyudmila Petrushevskaya turned 80 this year. Check out the exhibition about her life and work before it closes.
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What the World Cup Meant to Russia’s Kids
The monthlong tournament may be over, but Russia’s budding footballers see a lasting legacy.
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Russia and Vodka: A History Primer
Before you pour your ritual Friday evening shot of cold vodka, read this. There’s more to Russia’s favorite spirit than you think!
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What Will Russia Do With Its Giant World Cup Stadiums?
The hosts have been left with a herd of white elephants.
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Russian Deputies Prioritize Visa-Free Entry Law for World Cup Fans
Russia will allow the 806,000 holders of Fan IDs multi-entry travel without visas until the end of the year.
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Foreigners Spent $1.5Bln in Russia During World Cup, Bank Says
An estimated 3 million foreigners visited the 11 host cities of the tournament this summer.
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In the Emperors’ Closets
The new Costume Gallery at the Hermitage Museum brings old clothes to light.
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Russia Struggles to Mourn the Romanovs 100 Years On (Op-ed)
There is still no national consensus on the legacy and death of the last royal family.
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France Shuts Trade Agency in Russia Over Worsening Conditions
Business France complained about deteriorating working conditions and illegal seizures on its bank accounts.
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Moscow Museums and the World Cup
Check out these five football-themed exhibits at Moscow’s greatest museums and galleries and keep the World Cup spirit alive a little longer.
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Celebrate Life and Art with Anatoly Zverev
The AZ (Anatoly Zverev) Museum is celebrating its third anniversary with a gift for us: three floors of Zverev’s joyful, playful, masterful works. Don’t miss it.
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The Most Memorable Moments of Russia’s World Cup, In Photos
Russia’s World Cup may be over, but iconic images of the tournament’s highs and lows offer a chance to relive the most exciting moments.
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Insider Shopping in St. Petersburg
Traditional souvenir shops selling matryoshka dolls, amber jewelry and fur hats are easy to spot in St. Petersburg. But where do the locals go to find a special gift? Check out our favorite insider shops.
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In the World Cup Friend Zone, Tinder Rules
A surge in Tinder matches during the World Cup has some Russians unusually spoiled for choice.
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FIFA: Near-Perfect Fan Attendance at World Cup 2018
FIFA says it has recorded a near-perfect attendance rate at World Cup games in Russia this summer.
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What to Expect From The Helsinki Summit (Op-ed)
The Kremlin’s expectations are high — too high, given the limited scope of the discussion.
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Kokoshniki Are Russia’s Latest Inside Joke
The traditional headdresses became a hit after a Russian family wearing them and munching on hot dogs became a widespread meme.
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Meeting Russians in the Regions Will Be My World Cup Souvenir (Op-ed)
I glimpsed lives I hadn’t known existed but nonetheless felt remarkably familiar.
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Retired Opposition Mayor Yevgeny Roizman Predicts a Crackdown
The end of the World Cup will bring Russia back to a harsh reality.
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Thanks For the (Linguistic) Memories
Foreigners leave Russia with kokoshniki and happy memories. What do they leave behind? Words, of course!
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No Positive Doping Tests at Russia’s World Cup
There have been no positive results from over 3,000 anti-doping tests carried out before and during the World Cup, FIFA said.
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World Cup Nostalgia: A Russia We’ve Not Seen Before
The World Cup is not even over and Russians are already full of nostalgia for a time when, it seemed, everything was possible.
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Russia Expects 15 Percent Foreign Tourism Boost After World Cup
The World Cup will boost tourism as fans head home and spread the word that they had a great time, said the deputy prime minister.
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The English Stamp on Moscow’s History
Three architectural spots spanning four centuries represent the long history of England in Moscow
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Russian Roots Bring Sony Gold
Genndy Tartakovsky’s third vampire animated feature hits the theaters everywhere in the world this week, including Russia.
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Medical Staff for Russian Team Argue ‘Smelling Salts Are Legal’
Medical staff with Russia’s national team have denied allegations that the country’s players took substances to increase
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Russia’s Only Foreign-Born Player Thanks Fans
“I thank God for having brought me to Russia,” defender Mario Fernandes wrote on Instagram.
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FIFA: Russia Sets Bar High for Qatar 2022 World Cup
FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura said on Wednesday that Russia’s staging of the football World Cup had set the bar high for Qatar, the tournament’s next hosts in 2022.
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Russian Comedian Who Mocked Team Apologizes for Skepticism
Semyon Slepakov, a famous Russian singer-songwriter who wrote a parody song about the country’s dismal chances in the World Cup, has now released a statement thanking the team and apologizing for his earlier skepticism.
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Croatian Player Sparks War of Words With Pro-Ukrainian Video Statement
FIFA has sanctioned a Croatian football player and coach for making pro-Ukrainian statements after their team’s victory over Russia in the World Cup on Saturday.
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More Than 30 Female Journalists Harassed on Air During World Cup
The Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE) network also identified 30 fans accused of perpetrating acts of sexism on the streets.
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Great Belgian, English, and French Joints in Moscow (Waiting on Croatian)
Every semifinalist is already a winner, and you can celebrate your team’s success at these fantastic pubs and restaurants.
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Conspiracy Theories Make the World Cup Go Round
The World Cup has been fodder for conspiracy theorists with Putin at their center.
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Russian Enough, but for How Long?
Will Russia still be friendly to foreigners after the World Cup? I hope so.
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Hear Arvo Pärt in Moscow
This Estonian composer is the most played living composer in the world.
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Mural of Russia Coach Defaced, Restored After World Cup Loss
The Hoodgraff street artists who were responsible for the original mural updated the installation, depicting the gruff coach instead giving a salute.
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Far and Wide: The Secret Life of Goalposts
Who says football pitches are flat and green, that goalposts are made out of metal and that fields are made for playing football?
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With Russia Out of the Tournament, Hosts’ World Cup Fever Wanes
Russian social media compared the remaining teams in the tournament to guests who stay at a party after the host has gone to bed.
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Essential Reading for Russophiles
The history of the improbable English-language Odessa Review.
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Overzealous Regulators Are Closing in on Russian Universities (Op-ed)
Mountains of pointless paperwork are making it nearly impossible for independent universities to survive.
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Russia’s World Cup Sparks Old Fears of Abandoned Mothers and ‘Festival Children’
Some in the host nation are worried what will happen nine months after foreign fans leave.
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Croatia’s Football Federation Sacks Coaching Staff Member Over Ukraine Message
Croatia’s Football Federation (HNS) sacked Ognjen Vukojevic, a member of the national team’s coaching staff, over a “glory to Ukraine” video posted after Croatia beat Russia in the World Cup quarter-finals, HNS said in a statement
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