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Boom and Bust for Business on Nikolskaya Ulitsa

Not all businesses on Nikolskaya Ulitsa are benefiting from the huge influx of foreign fans.

The Dark Side of the ‘Street of Lights’

For women, the World Cup's unofficial football party has become a danger zone.
opinion

Russians Don't Need Your Sex Advice, Thanks (Op-ed)

Tamara Pletnyova's comments highlight Russia's systematic problem with sexism.

Confessions of a World Cup Jailbird

"I was hustled into a detention center underneath the stadium."

Russia Gets Wake-Up Call From 0-3 Uruguay Loss

Russia's stinging defeat leads to much-needed reflection.

Terror Suspect Convicted In Church Bombing Plot

A court has handed a guilty verdict to the terror plot suspect.

Astrakhan's Deadly Cows Lead to Accidents

Wandering cows have led to hundreds of car accidents.

Life-Size Chocolate Messi Hits the Field

Messi, as 60 kg of chocolate.

Russia Slams Saudi ‘Fake News’

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has slammed a Saudi report accusing the Russian team of doping.

Blatter Raves About Russia World Cup

FIFA’s disgraced ex-president was all praises for Russia’s World Cup.

Celebrating the First World Cup

What was the very first World Cup championship like? Find out at the Multi-Media Museum.