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Articles by Yekaterina Gladkova

Get to Russia's Science Museum for Interactive Fun

Seven-year-old Mikhail Safonov is creating his own musical composition on a harp. But this harp, unlike others he has seen, doesn't have any strings —...

Crimean City of Simferopol Most Popular Destination for Russians This Summer

Russian tourists are setting their sights on closer-to-home summer vacation destinations as they feel the pinch from the country's economic crisis,...

Russian Millionaire Perepilichny May Have Been Poisoned in Britain

Deceased Russian millionaire Alexander Perepilichny may have been poisoned by extracts from a rare and deadly plant, evidence suggests, casting doubt...

Moscow Approves Monument to Journalists Killed on the Job

The Moscow City Duma has moved to honor fallen journalists by approving the erection in the city center of a monument to those who lost their lives...

More and More Russians See America as a Threat, Poll Reveals

Amid soaring tensions over the Ukraine crisis, Russians have grown increasingly leery of the intentions and capabilities of the United States, according...

A Guide to Celebrating Victory Day in Moscow

Victory Day is coming and the capital is scrambling to prepare for Saturday's celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Allied defeat of Nazi Germany...

Justice Ministry Moves to Crack Down on Foreign-Funded Religious Groups

The Justice Ministry has moved to embolden the authorities to crack down on religious organizations that receive funding from abroad, but the ministry's...

Open Mic Nights in English Start Up in Moscow

The audience claps and a young man walks on stage for a night of stand-up comedy. British expat Stephen Foreman strums his guitar and starts to sing, “I...

Rare Solar Eclipse Visible Over Moscow on Friday

The sky will go dark on Friday when a rare solar eclipse blocks the sun. Darkness will be complete in the Faroe Isles in the North Atlantic and in...

Russian Billionaire Prokhorov Quits His Own Political Party

Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov announced on Friday that he was quitting his Civil Platform political party after he recently harshly criticized...

Mayor to Investigate Cancer Suicide Spate

A recent string of suicides in Moscow among people living with cancer will be thoroughly investigated, the Moscow Mayor's Office said Tuesday.

Russians Are Allowed to Beg, But Not With Pets, Duma Deputy Says

People begging for money with a litter of kittens sleeping in their lap or a forlorn-looking dog lying on the ground beside them are a common sight...

8 Pet Names to Call Your Russian Girlfriend on Valentine's Day

Ah, Valentine's Day. It's the one day per year when it's OK for journalists to bring out the good ol' "From Russia with love" trope.

Casting New Light On Fashion Photos

"Eraser," a new joint photo exhibition at MSK Eastside Gallery, casts new light on fashion photography by erasing, layering and crumpling it.

Polish Foreign Minister Fans Flames of Dispute Over War Anniversary

The Polish foreign minister suggested Monday that this year's celebrations to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II should not be held...

Putin's Wish to Rebuild Kremlin Monasteries Is Left Unfulfilled

President Vladimir Putin's suggestion in July to rebuild two monasteries within the Moscow Kremlin has been left unfulfilled as researchers struggle...