Jon Huntsman Confirmed as Next U.S. Ambassador to Russia
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
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
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
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
How science helps your barista brew your espresso perfectly every time
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Orthodox Activist Behind ‘Mathilde’ Attacks Has Previous Murder Conviction
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
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
Previous reports indicated that the director allegedly fled Russia
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Starbucks Could Be Skirting Russia Sanctions Through Swedish Farmers
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Orthodox Church has called the biopic an “obvious lie.”
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FSB Goes After Telegram Encryption Keys, Founder Claims
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
The crash was caught on camera by multiple street cameras
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The Summer of Yoko Ono Ends with Shrieks and Screams
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
Designer Ryan Yasin is creating pleated garments that could save on money and waste
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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.
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Check Out These Stunning Photographs of a Tibetan Horseback Sport
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’
“The ruling party is winning decisively in Instagram wars.”
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UN Reveals ‘Grave’ Rights Abuses in Russia-Annexed Crimea
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
Russian public figures were quick to finger winners and losers
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Russian Culture Ministry Shrugs Off New Stalin Bust
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
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
“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
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
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”
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“Nureyev” director Kirill Serebrennikov is still under house arrest on changers of fraud
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Russia Registers ‘Made in Prison’ Trademark
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
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
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
“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
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
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
The spectacular play you see today owes a mighty debt to the revolutionary, slam-dunking basketball league
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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
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