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Don’t Call Lyubov Sobol Navalny’s Press Secretary

Meet the woman pushing the opposition politician’s YouTube empire forward.

On Its 25th Birthday, Russia's Constitution Is Still Worth Defending (Op-ed)

But if we want to return to the democratic path declared during perestroika, our constitution will need an overhaul.

Putin's Ratings in 2018, a Sign of Things to Come? An Interview With Alexei Levinson

Alexei Levinson, the Levada Center’s head of research, discusses the science behind Vladimir Putin’s ratings.

MH17: In Search of Justice

Russia’s denials and obfuscation show a lack of respect for the victims’ relatives.

If Russia Chooses a Different Course, The U.K. Will Respond in Kind

It will take a long time to build the kind of relationship we want with Russia and it will be difficult.

Can Russia Turn a Plastic Corner?

Some supermarkets have already started charging for grocery bags.

'Russia Is Being Used As a Meme in U.S. Politics' — An Interview With Fyodor Lukyanov

‘The demonization of Putin will make it difficult to improve ties between Russia and the West’.

Foreign Policy Experts Map Russia’s Grand Designs for 2019.

Here's what Russia has in store for the world.

The Rasps of Putin’s Political Machine

The Kremlin’s finely tuned gears are rusting over.

The Glass Is Half Full

We should fully reject the concept of Western, or liberal, universalism in favor of developmental pluralism.

The Year in Review: 2018 in Photos

From the presidential election to the FIFA World Cup to increased tensions with the West, it was a big year for Russia.

Heroes of the Fatherland: Killing Here, Hacking There

Diminished and demeaned, Putin has no incentive to reel in his spooks.

Can Urban Renewal Plug Russia’s Brain Drain?

Regional officials hope that beautifying towns can stop people from leaving.

Rich Russians and Tax Havens: The Moscow Times Sits Down With Oliver Bullough

Oliver Bullough is a journalist and the author of the acclaimed book ‘Moneyland.’

Happy New Year From Your Leader

What will you be doing at 11:55 p.m. on Dec. 31 in Russia? Listening to the presidential address, of course!

What to Expect From 2019

In 2019, the Russian economy is expected to grow by 1.5 percent, with a slight increase in oil prices.

Hopes and Fears in the Arts

Before last year ended, we asked a variety of people in Russian culture and the arts about the year ahead. Are they nervous or excited? Or both?

St. Petersburg’s Dam Is Holding Back the Floods, for Now

Russia's second-largest city is in a race against climate change.

Garage Museum in 2019: Expect the Unexpected

Moscow's premier private modern art museum is planning a busy year. Check it out.

‘The Theater’ in 2019

A conversation with Vladimir Urin, general director of the Bolshoi Theater.