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LGBTQ+ Support Group in Russia’s Yekaterinburg Closes Amid ‘Anti-Queer Pressure’

Lupta’s closure comes almost a year after the Russian Supreme Court banned the so-called “international LGBT movement” as “extremist.”

Russian Man Jailed 8 Years for Murder of Gabonese Student

State prosecutors had requested an 11-year sentence for Daniil Fomin, who was charged with murdering François Ndjelassili in August 2023.

Huge Blaze Erupts at Manufacturing Facility in Russia’s Yekaterinburg

Local media reported that the fire broke out at NPO Avtomatiki, a subsidiary of the Roscosmos space agency.

Russian Hands 2-Year Jail Sentence to Evan Gershkovich’s Interviewee

PR expert and activist Yaroslav Shirshikov was among the first to report on U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich’s arrest last year.

Residents Outraged as Snow Penises Take Over Russia's Yekaterinburg

City officials called the penis snow sculptures a “provocation” and threatened to get police involved if they continued to appear.

Hundreds of Russian Tourists Stranded in Turkey After Planes Break Down

Russian authorities said 410 people have been stuck in Turkey for at least 48 hours after multiple flights were canceled.

Memorial’s Yekaterinburg Head Accused of Double Army ‘Discreditation’

Russia’s oldest human rights group has come under increasing pressure since the invasion of Ukraine.

Evan Gershkovich’s Interviewee Detained in Russia – Reports

The Yekaterinburg-based PR expert Yaroslav Shirshikov aided Gershkovich with his reporting shortly before his arrest on spying charges.

Russian Copper Billionaire Bankrolling Military Unit Fighting in Ukraine

Igor Altushkin is the principal financial backer of the Urals Battalion, sources said.

Russian Opposition Ex-Mayor Roizman Jailed Over Social Media Post

Yevgeny Roizman allegedly posted a video clip showing the logo of Alexei Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation, which was outlawed in 2021.

opinion James Pearce

Even Liberal Bastion Yekaterinburg Has Succumbed to Russia's Stagnation

It’s often said that one cannot fully understand Russia without spending a considerable amount of time beyond the confines of Moscow and St. Petersburg...

Russia Jails Former Opposition Mayor for Navalny Protest Tweets

Yekaterinburg's former mayor will be released after his sentence for "organizing unsanctioned protests" was reduced to one day.

Russian Police Break Up Weeklong Anti-5G Protests

Anti-5G activists set up tents to prevent works at the construction site, saying the tower is unsafe for locals and illegal.

Pro-Putin Corporate Culture Behind Viral ‘Flashmob’ Videos

Amid unprecedented protests criticizing Putin, thousands of Sima Land employees were filmed patriotic songs and chanting pro-Putin slogans.

U.S. Planning to Close Last Consulates in Russia

The outgoing Trump administration is planning to close the two remaining U.S. consulates in Yekaterinburg and the Far East city of Vladivostok.

Skyscrapers Dance to Protect Yekaterinburg’s Architectural Heritage

The Kinoproba festival kicked off with a short animated film, showing famous landmark buildings in Yekaterinburg dancing together.

Russian Mayor Urges Kicking Maskless Passengers Off Public Transit

“We’ll have to reinstate restrictions if we don’t follow simple rules,” Yekaterinburg's mayor warned.

As Russians Went to the Polls to Extend Putin’s Rule, Yekaterinburg’s Hospitals Were Overflowing

Doctors in Russia’s fourth largest city told The Moscow Times they are treating coronavirus patients in hallways as more keep arriving.

Cossacks Patrol Central Russian ‘Chinatown’ for Coronavirus

The group is conducting patrols of Yekaterinburg's predominantly Chinese neighborhood for signs of coronavirus infection.

Circus Elephants Filmed Wandering Russian Streets

Circus elephants caused a bit of a traffic jam in Yekaterinburg when they decided to go their own way on a walk.

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