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Gabonese Firm Supplied $1.5 Bln in Aircraft Parts to Russia in 2023

The firm, Ter Assala Parts, may be acting as a front company registered in another country that does business via Gabon.
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Break Down Some Barriers This Weekend

Moscow hosts one of the world's best film fests dedicated to people with disabilities. Don't miss some great films and Q&A with filmmakers.

In Memoriam: Anna Dolgov

Remembering our colleague Anna Dolgov.

Center Festival Starts Moscow's Fall Season

Start the fall film festival season with Kirill Serebrennikov's aptly named "After Summer."

A Buyer’s Guide to Izmailovo Market

Have you ever wanted help picking out "the good stuff" at the Izmailovo market? You're in luck this Saturday.

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.

Run in Color For Summer

Free on Sunday? How about taking part in Moscow's most fun running event?

The Weekend in Moscow: From Cheese to Jazz

On Aug. 19 and 20, Moscow has something for every palate, from eats to music, and a great festival from South America.

Kremlin Demands Apology From Fox News Host Bill O’Reilly for Calling Putin 'a Killer'

The Kremlin has demanded an apology from Fox News host Bill O’Reilly for calling President Vladimir Putin “a killer.”

Trump and Putin: More Than a ‘Reset’

With the official start of the Trump era, Russia’s leadership is celebrating a moral victory over the world’s liberal order and expecting its current...

Highlights of 2016 in The Moscow Times

Hacking. Doping. Putin. Bulldozers. Sechin. Arrests. Brexit. Sham privatization. More arrests. An election in Russia that nobody noticed. Another Russian...

Chess Star Karyakin Defends Support for Russian Crimea

Russian chess grandmaster Sergei Karyakin has defended his outspoken support for Russia's annexation of Crimea. “I have my opinion, and I have the right...

Weekend in Moscow: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, SnowFest and More

Warm up inside this weekend catching the long-awaited "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," or perhaps by watching some of Russia's best freeriders...

Moscow Restaurants: News and Openings

This week we're looking to keep warm, and what better way than by tucking into some of the cheapest — and most delicious — pho in the city? If Vietnamese...

'What the Hell Is Going On?' Russia Reacts to Shock Detention of Economy Minister

Reports of the sudden arrest of longstanding Economic Development Minister Alexei Ulyukayev in the early hours of Tuesday have come as a shock to Kremlin...

Updates: Russian Economy Minister Ulyukayev Appears in Court on Corruption Charge

Russian Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev has appeared in court on suspicion of taking a $2-million bribe.

Breaking Down Barriers Film Fest Open Its 8th Season

One of Moscow’s favorite film festivals, the 8th annual Breaking Down Barriers International Film Festival, opens on Friday.  This year the...

Weekend in Moscow: An American Documentary Film Festival, a Charity Concert and More

Over the coming days in Moscow you can enjoy a charity concert in support of the Speransky Children's Hospital, a festival of American documentary films...

Where to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth in Moscow

It’s officially cold and we’re all burning off more calories than usual stomping our feet as we wait for the bus or penguin-stepping to avoid slips...

Moscow's News Media Helps Russians (Living in Russia) Report Vote Fraud to the Trump Campaign

As the world anxiously followed the U.S. presidential elections, live coverage on Russia's state television channels yielded several amusing moments.

Moscow Restaurants: News and Openings

From fancy fish suppers on a boat to a hipster Mexican food haven and the upmarket Beluga Caviar bar, here's our list of everywhere new and delicious in...

The World According to Russian State TV: America's ‘Stinking’ Democracy

The United States is the main villain on the Russian state TV once again, with its unfair elections and corrupt Hillary Clinton.

Weekend in Moscow: Doctor Strange, a Smart Food Expo and More

This week in Moscow sees the long-anticipated "Doctor. Strange" hit cinemas, an exhibition about the future of food come to town, an exceptional exhibition...

Where to Get Creative in Moscow

Don’t become a hermit because of the early snow this year — there are still plenty of things happening around the city away from the cold, icy streets...

Healthcare Officials in Yekaterinburg Call HIV Situation There an 'Epidemic'

They also point out that the word "epidemic" "doesn't mean anything."

Moscow Restaurants: News and Openings

This week we have one of the cheapest coffee shops you're likely to find in Moscow — and its not half bad either — as well as a rebranded 'Planeta...

The Moscow Times is Hiring: Business and Politics Correspondent

The Moscow Times is looking for an experienced reporter to create content across print and web platforms.

The Russian Sunday News Roundup

Russia’s most popular state TV news programs focused on Putin’s appearance at Thursday’s Valdai forum in Sochi.

Almost Half of Russians Fear War With the West - Poll

According to a new poll conducted by the independent Levada Center pollster, almost half of Russians (48 percent) fear worsening relations with the West...

Weekend in Moscow: British Film Festival, Woof Fest and More

Cinephiles are in for a treat this weekend as not one, but two international film festivals come to town. For animal-lovers there's a event celebrating...

Ukraine's ‘Amazing Idiots’ and ‘Crimes Against Humanity’

The Moscow Times reviews five major points Putin made in a speech to the All-Russia People's Front in Crimea.

U.S. Elections According to Russian State TV

We continue with our weekly analysis of the main talking points of Russian TV’s Sunday news review programs. The three flagship shows — Voskresnoye...

Week Ahead in Moscow: Fridays at the Pushkin, Usachevsky Market and More

Stuck for plans this weekend? From the new season of Fridays at the Pushkin museum to the recently renovated Usachevsky market and an exhibition for kids...

Best of Moscow: Cutting Edge Kid's Cuts

Bringing your kids for a haircut can be a nightmarish experience. At the best of times it’s hard to convince a five year old to sit still, especially...

Moscow Restaurants: News and Openings

Another week, another round-up of Moscow's best eateries. From Bond-themed Asian food to a bar that lets you pour your own pint after purchasing a beer...

The World This Week According to Russian State TV

The themes of Russian state television’s weekly news roundups on Sunday evening were all too familiar: a hostile West, a friendly East, Syria and Trump...

Poland To Build Canal To Bypass Russian Waters

Jarosław Kaczyński, leader of Poland's ruling party, has announced plans to build a canal to bypass a stretch of territory controlled by Russia.“By...

Weekend in Moscow: Kremlin Horse Guards and Danilovsky Market Tour

Horses dancing on cobblestones and a famous food blogger's tour of Danilovsky Market - what could be better for an autumn weekend in the Russian capital...

'We’re the Ones Who Should Be Offended,' Says Putin

Russian president addressed critics following turbulent week in international relations.

Moscow Restaurants: News and Openings

This month popular Russian rapper Timati opened his own burger joint, a new gastropub appeared on Taganka and Tsvetnoi Univermag went all upmarket with...

Weekend in Moscow: Sarah Kane, Psychosis and Elyse Dodgson

This weekend theater enthusiasts will have the opportunity to explore the controversial world of legendary British playwright Sarah Kane. The Stanislavsky...

Moscow Restaurants: News and Openings

You're spoiled for choice this week when it comes to new openings. From a restaurant at a staggering altitude to a basement Chinese tucked away in the...

Dine at Moscow's Best Restaurants This Month on the Cheap

Foodies of Moscow rejoice! The month-long Moscow Food Festival is here. The annual event sees the capital's finest eateries put on a special tasting menu...

The Moscow Manege Says ‘Buongiorno’ to Italy Week

Moscow and its residents can take a trip to the sun-kissed mediterranean this week without ever leaving the capital. “Buongiorno Italia,” a festival...

Weekend in Moscow: Bridget Jones’s Baby, a Veggie Conference and More

We have something for everyone this week. And we mean literally everyone: lovers of Nordic walking, romcom addicts and vegetarians — or vegetarian wannabes...

How to Spend the Golden Autumn in Moscow

The red and gold hues of autumn have arrived, which means a mad dash to enjoy frost-free pavements and squirrel-filled parks before the chill properly...

Polish Smolensk Crash Commission to Meet Russian Officials

The Polish government is ready to meet with Russian aviation officials to discuss the 2010 Smolensk plane crash, the country’s Vice Defense Minister...

MH17 Investigation Says All Evidence Points to Russia, Won’t Give Names

A Dutch-led criminal investigation team has provided further evidence that Flight MH17 was downed by a missile fired by pro-Russian separatists in eastern...

Moscow Restaurants: News and Openings

There's something for every taste and budget in this week. Sample flavorsome Vietnamese food on your travels between Moscow's galleries, tuck into a goat...

Balkenhol, Raphael, Cui Ruzhuo: Moscow's Best Autumn Exhibitions

Galleries and museums across the capital have officially awoken from their summer slumber. Whether you want to soak in the tranquil beauty of Raphael’s...

Weekend in Moscow: Moscow Marathon, a Science Festival for Kids and More

It's the weekend of the Moscow Marathon, and your support would be much appreciated as runners battle the 42.2 course which spans some of the city's best...

Weekend in Moscow: English-Language Family Art Courses

Have children of an artistic persuasion and looking for a way to spend the rainy weekends of autumn? “Following Contemporary Art,” a family course...

Moscow Restaurants: News and Openings

Another week, another round of new openings, bars to check out and menus to drool over. Whether you're looking to enjoy fine wine by the glass, indulge...

Live Blog: Russians Vote in Duma Elections

Russians head to the polls on Sunday, Sept. 18 to elect 450 deputies to the State Duma, the country's lower house of parliament. Follow our live blog for...

The Smoky Sounds of Jazz at Moscow’s Garage Museum

Art and music lovers of Moscow can combine their interests at the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art this week, where a jazz festival to celebrate the life...

Best of Moscow: Healthy Spots to Shop, Eat and Relax

Think of yourself as a bit of a health nut or simply looking to detox after all those raucous City Day celebrations? From the best fruit and veg in town...

Weekend in Moscow: Three Cheers for Oktoberfest

It may be cold, grey and miserable outside, but this weekend's Oktoberfest gives you the perfect excuse to gather a group of friends, raise a Maß (a liter...

Moscow Restaurants: News and Openings

Whether you're looking for a new morning pitstop to satisfy your caffeine cravings, hankering after some street food from the Scottish highlands or simply...

Theater Project Brings Russian Productions to a Global Audience

Love Russian theater but live overseas? Stage Russia is out to bring the Russian soul to a global audience through screenings of classic and contemporary...

Best of Moscow: City Day Celebrations

Where to be and what to do.

Security Services Interrogate Head of Russian Orthodox Autonomous Church

Officers from Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) have detained the head of the Russian Orthodox Autononous Church (ROAC), the Portal-Credo news website...

Russian Justice Ministry Searches Human Rights Group Memorial

The offices of human rights group Memorial have been raided by Russian authorities, the organization announced on social media Wednesday. The organization...

Russian Security Services Say ‘Spy Pen’ Found in Pokemon Go Player's Home

Russian security services say they found a “spy-pen” in the home of video blogger Ruslan Sokolovsky, who was recently detained for filming himself...

Moscow Restaurants: News and Openings

Hankering for spicy ramen on-the-go, a big meaty burger or a hidden gem in the center where you can relax with friends over a cocktail or two? Look no...

Best of Moscow: Celebrating a Multicultural City

This week we’ve pounded the pavements in a bid to explore the city from a different perspective. Whether it’s enjoying delicious food, discovering...

Weekend in Moscow: Spasskaya Tower Festival, Israeli Film and More

Moscow's biggest military music festival is in town this week so look out for groups from 13 different countries strutting their stuff on Red Square. If...

Kremlin Tolerating ‘Tyranny’ in Chechnya, Says Human Rights Group

Leading NGO Human Rights Watch has published a damning new report on the extent of the crackdown on dissent in Ramzan Kadyrov's republic of Chechnya. The...

Moscow Restaurants: News and Openings

Whether you're looking for pan-Asian bites near the Zil cultural center, a burger and beer fix in the center or somewhere to enjoy a craft beer before...

Russia 'Tampering with U.S. Elections' – Senator

A prominent U.S. Senator has asked the FBI to investigate claims of possible Russia interference in the country's upcoming presidential election, The New...

Weekend in Moscow: Film Night, a Latin Culture Festival and More

Stuck for things to do this weekend but want to get out there and enjoy the last of the summer? Whether it's dancing flamenco in Kuzminsky park, settling...

Best of Moscow: Eight Ways to Enjoy the Last Gasp of Summer

A Moscow winter may not carry quite the same connotations as one in “Game of Thrones,” but it certainly signals the end of terrace dining, soaking...

Ukrainian Army Moves Further West With New NATO-Style Uniforms

Four thousand Ukrainian soldiers marched through Kiev to celebrate 25 years of the country's independence. The parade is part of a campaign to boost the...

Prepare to be Dazzled at VDNKh's Festival of Music and Light

If you're on the hunt for a midweek pick-me-up look no further than the festival of music and light at Moscow's VDNKh. The city's famous exhibition center...

Russian Soldier Sentenced to Life for Murder of Armenian Family

Prosecutors have sentenced a Russian soldier to life in prison for the killing of a family of seven near a military base in the Armenian city of Gyumri...

Moscow Restaurants: News and Openings

Looking for a classy fast-food alternative for your lunch break, or a little taste of Israel in the streets of Moscow? This week's restaurant openings...

Best of Moscow: Four Day Trips From the City

On edge from the constant drilling in Moscow’s center and dreaming of fresh air, onion domes and a town small enough to explore without using the metro...

Weekend in Moscow: An Antiques Market, an Indonesian Festival and More

Have green fingers and looking for a way to enjoy the last few days of summer? This weekend the “Gardens and People” festival kicks of at VDNKh. While...

Weekend in Moscow: Sound Sunday

Calling all sound and music fanatics. For one day only, Kinotsentr Oktyabr will be hosting masterclasses, discussions and performances from some of the...

Moscow Restaurants: News and Openings

Has watching the Olympics made you lust for a prime-cut of Brazilian steak or are you simply craving khachapuri, khinkalni and a homemade lemonade? Here's...

Weekend in Moscow: Jazz in the Hermitage Garden

On the hunt for sweet sounds and a sweet atmosphere this weekend? Head down to the 19th annual open-air Jazz festival taking over Moscow’s Hermitage...

Weekend in Moscow: Drone Expo, Tuborg Green Jam and More

Whether it's hanging out in a park with other drone fanatics, rapping along to Earl Sweatshirt at street culture festival Tuborg Green Jam or celebrating...

Russian Navy to Hide Entire City in Smoke Screen

The Russian Navy is to hide a city of 50,000 people behind a giant smoke screen for a military training exercise later this week. Severomorsk, one of the...

Putin-Erdogan Bromance Amuses Russian Internet

After eight months of tension between the two countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Erdogan finally met in person and...

Moscow Restaurants: News and Openings

All-day breakfast near the botanical gardens, craft beer in the stylish area of Chistiye Prudy, Retro Burgers at VDNKh and sausages in the center. Feeling...

Best of Moscow: Where to Get Your Caffeine Fix

Dreaming of smooth espressos, quality roasts and the perfect flat white? Caffeine addicts, right this way. With coffee now a booming business in the capital...

Russian Athletes Arrive in Rio de Janeiro

It has been an anxiety-ridden year for for Russia's Olympic hopefuls. Out of 387 athletes on Russia's Olympic team, over 110 have been banned from competition...

Weekend in Moscow: First Ever Sweding Festival

This Saturday Moscow’s first ever sweding festival comes to the Winzavod Center for Contemporary Art. If you’re not familiar with the concept, sweding...

Weekend in Moscow: Faces and Laces, Icelandic Film and More

The sun is out, the rainclouds have nearly dissipated and you have a whole weekend to enjoy Moscow's music, exhibitions and events. From a street art and...

Ivan Aivazovsky’s Seascapes on Display at Moscow's Tretyakov Gallery

The show of the summer has arrived. Moscow's New Tretyakov Gallery has gathered together 150 works by Ivan Aivazovsky, Russia’s most famous and beloved...

Arrested Russian Investigator Reportedly Finds Meaning of Life Thanks to Yogi Cellmate

One of Russia's most-publicized arrests in recent years is making headlines again, as the Moskovsky Komsomolets newspaper reported Sunday that Denis Nikandrov...

Fazil Iskander: A Colorful, Lyrical and Deeply Funny Writer

Fazil Iskander, a veteran of Soviet literature, died on Sunday aged 87 following an extended illness. Born in 1929 in Abkhazia — then part of the Soviet...

Moscow Restaurants: News and Openings

Chinese food on the site of the Trekhgornaya factory, a French cafe bringing a little bit of Gallic charm to central Moscow, upscale fish suppers at Svoi...

Weekend in Moscow: Literary Duels

Speak pretty good Russian and love a healthy debate? The new season of Literary Duels kicks off at Muzeon park this Sunday. Using words as their weapon...

Weekend in Moscow: A Festival at VDNKh, Movie Nights at Muzeon and More

Weekend plans looking a thin on the ground? We've got it covered. From Moscow's pioneering music festival to an opera under the stars and the start of...

Moscow Restaurants: News and Openings

Wine and dine in style at lavish Antrecote & Co., enjoy a wide choice of world cuisines at Hermitage Garden's Foood Bazaar, have your fill of tasty Greek...

Moscow Restaurants: VDNKh Dining Guide

The sprawling grounds of VDNKh are home to striking pavilions representing the Soviet Union’s former republics — and it’s only fitting that its restaurants...

Who Killed Sheremet? Ukraine's Security Services Announce Theories on Murder

Pavel Sheremet, a renowned investigative journalist, was killed by a car bomb while he was driving to work at Radio Vesti on Wednesday morning in central...

This Weekend: How to Spend a Day at Moscow's VDNKh

VDNKh Park has cast off its old-fashioned, honky-tonk past and become a modern version of what it once was: a fairground with activities for literally...

Passengers Escape Russian Trolleybus Inferno After Lightning Strike

Passengers in Russia’s northern city of Petrozavodsk made a miraculous escape after the trolleybus they were traveling on was hit by lightning and exploded...

Live Blog: Doping Ban Decision Day For Russian Athletes

The Court of Arbitration (CAS) in Lausanne has rejected the appeal of 68 Russian track-and-field athletes demanding to be allowed to compete in the Rio...

Ukraine, Belarus and Russia Mourn Slain Journalist Pavel Sheremet

A car bomb has killed renowned Belarusian journalist Pavel Sheremet in the Ukrainian capital. He was 44 years old. The Moscow Times has gathered some reactions...

What's On: New Restaurants of the Week

Ready-made baked goods in Burgers & Bakery, artisanal cocktails in Golova Bar, simple soups and sandwiches in SoupMe, Russian-styly tapas and wine in Open...

IOC Bans Russian Sports Officials From Rio, Delays Athlete Ruling

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) banned Russian sports officials from the Rio 2016 Olympics in a statement released on their website Tuesday.
The...

FSB Arrest Deputy Head of Moscow's Investigative Committee

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) have detained the deputy head of the Moscow department of the Russian Investigative Committee Denis Nikandrov,...

Seven Ukrainian Soldiers Killed in Clashes with Pro-Russian Separatists

Seven Ukrainian soldiers were killed in clashes with pro-Russian separatists in the country’s east during the past 24 hours, the Reuters news agency...

Moscow Police Report 86% Rise in Online Hate Crime

Moscow Police have recorded an 86 percent rise in online extremism for the first half of 2016, the Interfax news agency has reported.Anatoly Yakunin, head...

What's On: Best Asian cafes in Moscow

Moscow may not yet be the kind of metropolis with a China Town, Japanese quarter, Vietnamese suburb or Indian neighborhood, but every year there are more...

IOC Discusses Historic Decision on Russia Squad Ban

IOC To Announce Historic Decision on Russia The Moscow Times The International Olympic Commitee is expected to announce its decision...

Putin Denounces WADA Calls for Russian Olympic Ban as 'Political'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the calls to ban Russia from the Olympic Games for doping offences represents a “dangerous slide towards...

WADA Calls for Entire Russian Team to Be Banned From Rio Olympics

Wada Calls for Russia Ban from Rio Olympics The Moscow Times The World Anti-Doping Agency has called for the entire Russian team...

WADA Says Russian State Involved in Doping Scandal

Wada Rules Russian State Involved in Doping of Athletes The Moscow Times Canadian professor Richard McLaren presented a report on...

Iran Receives S-300 Defense System Missiles From Russia

Iran Receives Missile Part System from Russia The Moscow Times Moscow has delivered the missile part of the S-300 defense system...

WADA to Publish New Findings on Doping in Russian Sport

Wada To Publish Doping Findings of Russian Athletes The Moscow Times An independent commission set up by the World Anti-Doping Agency...

Thousands of Russians Evacuated From Turkey

Thousands of Russians Evacuated from Turkey The Moscow Times Over 450,000 Russians were evacuated from Turkey on Sunday following...

Moscow Residents Warned to Keep Their Cool During Weekend Heatwave

Moscow is forecast to experience dangerously high temperatures this weekend, the RIA Novosti news agency reported, citing the "Fobos" weather center. Meteorologists...

U.S. NBC Executive Detained, Denied Entry Into Russia

American NBC media executive Jeff Shell has been denied entry into Russia, The New York Times reported Wednesday.Shell arrived in the country on a business...

10-Year-Old Boy Catches Bubonic Plague in Russia's Altai Region

A 10-year-old boy is being treated for the bubonic plague in Russia’s southern Siberian region of Altai, the Lenta news website reported Wednesday.The...

Large Parties Expected to Dominate Duma Election – Report

The next State Duma could be made of three political parties instead of four, with smaller opposition parties winning no seats at all, a new report by...

Moscow Restaurants: News & Openings

A selection of restaurants, cafes and bars opened in Moscow this week.

Akademiya by Denis Calmis Does a Star Turn

Akademiya by Denis Calmiś, former head-chef of the Garage café, serves up an innovative take on old favorites. The hard part is defining what those favorites...

Over The Weekend: Celebrate the Electrifying Genius of Nikola Tesla

July 10 marks the 160th anniversary of the birthday of Nikola Tesla, the brilliant Serbian-American engineer, physicist and inventor responsible for the...

Over the Weekend: Jewish Festival at VDNKh

Beginning at noon on Sunday, VDNKh will host all kinds of events for adults and children to understand and celebrate Jewish culture. Some of the activities...

Fancy a Dip? Moscow's Best Open Air Pools

Whether you're looking to get in shape, pining for a cocktail and a sun lounger or desperately seeking ways to keep the kids entertained over the next...

Bobby Kennedy: A Trip To Russia That Shaped His Mind

The Kennedys of Boston were and still are America's First Family. Joseph and Rose's third son, Robert Francis, was and still is the most mysterious and...

Opposition Party Says Crimea Annexation Illegal

Russia's annexation of the Crimean peninsula in March 2014 set the scene for a new collision in Russian politics, as the Kremlin struggles to decide how...

Prokhorov: The End Game?

Billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov is to sell all of his Russian assets, the Vedomosti business daily reported Monday.Prokhorov’s ONEXIM investment group...

Imprisoned Russian Governor Belykh Says Arrest 'Not Political'

Nikita Belykh, the independent Kirov region governor imprisoned on corruption charges, has spoken out against claims that his arrest was politically motivated...

Medvedev Dismisses Russia's Bad Business Ranking

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has hit out against the country’s “unacceptable” 170th place ranking for cross-border trade in a World Bank...

Third of Russians Expect Rigged 2016 Duma Elections

More than a third of Russians believe that the upcoming State Duma elections will not be free and fair, a survey by independent pollster Levada Center...

Weak Ruble Hits Russian Hospitals

Russian hospitals are being hit by the economic crisis as the weak ruble pushes up the cost of medical equipment, the TASS news agency reported.

EU Extends Sanctions Against Russia Over Ukraine

The European Union has prolonged economic restrictions imposed on Russia over its role in the Ukraine crisis until Jan. 31 2017, the European Council said...

Turkey Offers House to Family of Deceased Russian Pilot

Turkish officials have offered to give a house in the country's seaside resort of Kemer to the family of a Russian fighter pilot downed by Turkish air...

New Commander Appointed Amid Russia’s Baltic Fleet Shake-Up

In the wake of a purge of dozens of senior officers from Russia's Baltic Sea Fleet, the Defense Ministry appointed two seasoned admirals from the Black...

Domodedovo Owner Kamenshchik Walks Free

The owner of Moscow's Domodedovo Airport Dmitry Kamenshchik can soon return to work, as the Moscow City Court dismissed a criminal case against him Friday...

Belarus Wipes Four Zeros Off Currency in Redenomination

The move is the third time Belarus has redenominated its currency since it it launched the Belarussian ruble in 1992.

Russian Mastermind in Istanbul Attack Named — Reports

Turkish police have identified a Russian man as the alleged organizer of Tuesday’s Istanbul airport attacks, the Yeni Safak news website reported Friday...

Russian Doping Whistleblower Stepanova to Participate in Olympics

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has allowed Russian runner Yulia Stepanova to participate in this summer’s Olympic Games...

Feeling Hot Hot Hot: Where to Hit the Beach in Moscow

As the sweltering heat of the Moscow summer settles in, city-dwellers dream of cool oases from their packed metro carriages. Fortunately, the beach is...

Moscow Says Police Assault on U.S. Diplomat 'Made Up'

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has claimed that reports of an American diplomat being assaulted by Russian law enforcement are “made up,” the Meduza news...

U.S. Proposes Closer Ties with Russia on Syria

U.S. President Barack Obama has set out a possible new agreement on military cooperation between Russia and the U.S. in Syria, the Washington Post reported...

Moscow Restaurants: News & Openings

Great selection of cocktails in Mondriaan Bar, haute cuisine for the everyman in Tehnikum, spirit of 19th century in Moskovskaya Kukhmisterskaya and Vinny...

Russia's Children Ombudsman Astakhov Resigns — Reports

Russia’s children's rights ombudsman Pavel Astakhov has reportedly resigned, the RBC news agency claimed Thursday, citing unnamed sources.

Turkey Names Russian National as Istanbul Airport Bomber

A Russian citizen was among the three suicide bombers who attacked Istanbul airport on Tuesday, the Reuters news agency reported, citing an unnamed Turkish...

Russian PM Medvedev Orders Removal of Turkey Sanctions

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has instructed ministers to prepare measures for the removal of economic sanctions against Turkey.

Lack of Tax Stamps Threatens Russian Alcohol Imports

Alcohol imports into Russia may stop due to a shortage of excise stamps, the Kommersant news website reported Thursday.

Gazprom Promises Highest Dividends of All Russian State Companies

Russia's Gazprom gas giant has claimed it will return the highest dividends of all Russian public companies, the RBC news website reported Thursday.

Imprisoned Russian Governor Belykh Starts Hunger Strike

Nikita Belykh, the independent Kirov region governor imprisoned on corruption allegations, has began a hunger strike, the TASS news agency reported Wednesday...

Russian Standard Bank's Import Venture Defaults on $37M Bonds

Roust Trading Ltd., an import venture associated with the Russian Standard Bank and alcohol company, defaulted on its $37 million bonds, the RBC news website...

Putin Extends Food Embargo Until 2018

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree banning imports of Western food products until the end of 2017.

New Trade Law Risks Disruption for Shops, Ombudsman Warns

Russian business ombudsman Boris Titov has asked President Vladimir Putin to postpone a new trade law to prevent potential widespread disruption in the...

Erdogan and Putin Hold Telephone Talks After Eight-Month Standoff

President Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Erdogan spoke on the phone for 45 minutes in what media sources are describing as a “productive”...

Passenger Drop Continues for Russian Airlines

Russian air carriers saw passenger traffic drop 14.3 percent last month, the Federal Air Transportation Agency announced in a statement Wednesday.

Iraq Receives Final Mi-28 NE Military Helicopters From Russia

Iraq has received their final batch of Russian Mi-28 NE Night Hunter military helicopters, the TASS news agency reported Tuesday, citing the Iraqi Defense...

Russia Reacts to Istanbul Terror Attack

So far, 43 people have died and as many as 150 have been injured after three suicide bombers attacked Istanbul’s Ataturk airport. A Ukrainian woman is...

Extension of Anti-Russia Sanctions 'Necessary' – Merkel


The European Union will extend sanctions against Russia, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced during an EU summit in Brussels Wednesday.

Merkel...

Russian Vodka Production Up by 30%

The production of vodka in Russia has increased year on year by 30 percent in April and 29 percent in May, the Vedomosti newspaper reported Wednesday.
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Russian Federation Council Approves New National Guard

The upper house of the Russian parliament, the Federation Council, has approved the creation of a National Guard, the Interfax news agency reported Wednesday...

Annual Flower Festival Opens at Moscow's GUM

If avoiding the sweltering heat while still enjoying the beauty of nature seems like a daunting feat this summer, then look no further — GUM's annual...

Russian Senator Against Criminalizing Familial Abuse

Senator Yelena Mizulina has urged the Federation Council to reject a bill that would criminalize familial abuse, the Meduza news website reported Tuesday...

Russian Tourism to Turkey Falls 90%

Russian tourism to Turkey in May 2016 was down 91.82 percent year-on-year, according to figures released by Turkey’s Culture and Tourism Ministry.

Russia Says U.S. Conducted Dangerous Maneuvers Near Russian Ship

Russia’s Defense Ministry has accused the U.S. guided missile destroyer USS Gravely of coming dangerously close to Russia's Yaroslav Mudry warship.

Russia's Top Mobile Operators Call to Revoke New Anti-Terrorism Laws

The heads of Russia’s top mobile phone operators — MTS, MegaFon, VympelCom and Tele2 — have spoken out against new amendments to Russia's anti-terrorist...

Lithuania Warns Against Easing Anti-Russian Sanctions After Brexit

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevicius has called for the European Union to maintain a strong position against Russia following Britain's decision...

Turkey Ready to Pay Compensation for Downed Russian Warplane

The Turkish government has agreed to pay compensation for downing a Russian Su-24 bomber in November last year, the RIA Novosti news agency reported Tuesday...

67 Banned Russian Athletes Appeal to Sport Court

Sixty-seven Russian track and field athletes have applied to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), demanding that they be allowed to compete at the...

Putin: Speculation on Russia's Problems 'Dangerous'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has spoken out against the risks of “speculating on Russia's current difficulties,” in the run-up to the general election...

Turkish President Apologizes For Downing Russian Bomber

Turkish President Recep Erdogan has apologized for the downing of a Russian Su-24 bomber in November last year, the Kremlin said in a statement Monday...

Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Moscow Airport

A passenger plane with a failed engine has carried out a successful emergency landing at Moscow's Domodedovo Airport, the TASS news agency reported Monday...

Russian Opposition Governor Arrested for Corruption Claims Innocence

A Russian governor arrested for corruption has claimed his innocence in a Moscow court.

Moscow Lifehack: What If I Dig Up Treasure in My Dacha Garden? Can I Keep It?

Is this a hypothetical question, or did you strike gold?

Moscow Lifehack: Help! Mosquitoes Ate Me! Ten Russian Home Remedies to Stop the Itch

We sympathize. Here are 10 tried and true Russian home remedies to take the itch out of those bites:

Moscow Lifehack: Can I Drink in Public on Moscow Streets and Parks?

You could, but it might not be the most wise decision. Although it's relatively common to see people enjoying a cold one in a park, according to the...

'Assassination Attempt' on Separatist Leader in Ukraine's Donetsk – Reports

An explosion at a hospital in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk has been described as an assassination attempt on a notorious rebel commander.

Moscow Restaurants: News & Openings

A selection of restaurants, cafes and bars opened in Moscow this week.

Kremlin Eyes Better U.K.-Russia Ties After Brexit Referendum

The Kremlin is hopeful that the UK's decision to leave the EU will mean better relations between London and Moscow, presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov...

Moscow Region HIV Patients Not Receiving Vital Medicine

HIV patients in the Moscow region have complained about a shortage of medicine, the Kommersant newspaper reported Friday.

Emergency Calls Ignored in Russian Summer Camp Tragedy

Police have opened a criminal investigation into a nurse who reportedly ignored emergency calls from children following a fatal accident at a Russian summer...

Live Music and Street Food at Moscow's Food Truck Festival This Weekend

Thought food trucks only served up sad-looking hot dogs and uninspiring coffee? Sokolniki park is out to prove you wrong.

Russia Reacts to Brexit Referendum

According to official results released Friday, 52 percent of British voters voted for the U.K. to leave the European Union — the so-called Brexit.

Kiev Asks Moscow to Extradite Prisoners Klykh and Karpyuk

The Ukrainian Justice Ministry has asked Moscow to extradite Ukrainian prisoners Stanislav Klykh and Nikolai Karpyuk, the Interfax news agency reported...

Wealthy Russian Families Lose Up to 75% of Their Income in 2015

Wealthy Russian families lost between 25 and 75 percent of their income in 2015, the Vedomosti business daily reported Thursday, citing the Russian Wealth...

Russian Lawmakers Drop Citizenship Deprivation From Anti-Terror Bills

State Duma lawmakers removed a clause in anti-terror legislation that could strip individuals of their Russian citizenship, the TASS news agency reported...

Russia Wants Bilateral Talks with Turkish Foreign Minister in Sochi

Russia is prepared to hold bilateral talks with the Turkish Foreign Minister in Sochi, according to Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Vasily Nebezhnya,...

Russian Official Says Crimea to Get Its Own Airline in 2016

Crimea will get its own airline this year, the RIA Novosti news agency reported Thursday, citing the first deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee...

Films Al Fresco: Moscow's Best Summer Cinemas

Summertime means doing everything you love outside — including watching your favorite films. The outdoor cinema trend has hit the city with a vengeance...

Russian Oil Companies Warn Government Against Currency Control

Russia's Rosneft and Gazprom Neft have warned the Russian government that a new bill tightening currency control will have negative effects on the oil...

Expense of Anti-Terrorist Data Storage Will Crush Russian Mobile Operators

Russian mobile operators will face huge losses if amendments to anti-terrorist legislation are adopted, as they will oblige companies to store data about...

Exhibits

Where to go and what to see if you like exhibits and live in Moscow.

Gigs

Where to go and what to see if you like gigs and live in Moscow.

Theater

Where to go and what to see if you like theater and live in Moscow.

Opera

Where to go and what to see if you like opera and live in Moscow.

Dance

Where to go and what to see if you like ballet and live in Moscow.

Concerts

Where to go and what to see if you like classical music and live in Moscow.

Cinema

Where to go and what to see if you like cinema and live in Moscow.

Board Chairman at Prokhorov Firm Quadra Detained in Moscow

Yevgeny Dod, chairman of the board of directors for energy firm Quadra, has been detained by police in Moscow, the Vedomosti newspaper reported Wednesday...

Brother of Russian Opposition Leader Navalny to Have Closed Parole Hearing

Oleg Navalny – the brother of anti-corruption crusader Alexei Navalny – is to face a parole hearing behind closed doors on June 27.

Feeling Peckish? Moscow Restaurant Week To The Rescue

This is a great time to be hungry in Moscow.

Moscow Ranking for Expat Living Costs Falls 65 Places in 3 Years

Moscow has dropped 17 spots in this year’s rankings of the world’s most expensive cities for foreigners, falling to 67th on the firm’s list.

Russian Milk Producers Ask to Check State Watchdog's Allegations

Russian milk producers are calling for an investigation into “unprofessional and baseless” accusations by Russian food watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor that...

Putin Praises Duma for Work to Integrate Crimea

Russian President Vladimir Putin called the integration of Crimea and Sevastopol into the Russian Federation its greatest achievement.