Blowing up

Two People Missing After Blasts at Russian Military Plant, 22 Injured

A fire broke out at the facility where explosives and ammunition were stored.
Name game

Pushkin, Lomonosov, Tupolev: Russian Airports Get a Name Change

Airports in dozens of Russian cities will now bear the names of their famous residents.
Bouncing back

Trust in Putin Doubles After Kremlin Criticizes Poll

The state-funded pollster achieved the desired results on its second try.
Abridged story

Russian Version of Elton John Biopic Censors Gay Sex Scenes

“All” gay sex and male kissing scenes had been deleted, according to viewers at the Moscow screening of "Rocketman."
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Dawn to Dusk

Ramadan Where the Sun Never Sleeps: Fasting in St. Petersburg

Follow one Muslim in St. Petersburg who fasts for over 20 hours a day during Ramadan.
opinion
Leonid Bershidsky

Russia Should Have Made HBO's ‘Chernobyl’

Creating a compelling drama about the nuclear disaster would be one way for post-Soviet nations to show they’ve learned its lessons.
Persian gulf

Russia Rejected Iran S-400 Missile Request Amid Gulf Tension, Officials Say

“Any real or imaginary strengthening of Iran can lead to escalation,” one expert said.
Photography spotlight

Photographer Captures Everyday Russia

Dmitry Markov portrays Russian life in a frank, realistic style.
Gender roles

Russian Firm Under Attack for Offering ‘Femininity Bonuses’

"[The CEO] doesn’t want ladies to wear male hairstyles and change into pants,” a representative said.

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opinion
Vladimir Ruvinsky

Russians Prepare for a Colorless Future
opinion
Leonid Bershidsky

Russia Should Have Made HBO's ‘Chernobyl’

opinion
Natalia Antonova

What's the Deal With Russophobia Anyway
opinion
Andrei Pertsev

Russians Are No Longer Scared to Protest
opinion
Michele A. Berdy

Russian Magical Thinking
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Vladimir Ruvinsky

Russians Are Not Waiting for a Church Boom
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real estate

Moscow Luxury Apartment Prices Rising at World’s Second-Fastest Rate

The top end of the market is recovering after a five-year depression.
digital development

Russia Raises $2Bln for Investment in Artificial Intelligence

A state fund has tapped foreign investors to support domestic tech companies.
Third amnesty

Putin Signs Off on Extension of Capital Amnesty

The special declarations are designed to promote Russian domestic offshore zones.
Strategic partnership

Russia’s Yandex.Market Teams Up With China’s JD.com

The e-commerce deal will strengthen Yandex.Market’s cross-border exposure.
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arts and life

Dawn to Dusk

Ramadan Where the Sun Never Sleeps: Fasting in St. Petersburg

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The Quiet Epic Journey of 'Maybe Esther'

Our third Pushkin House Book Prize nominee is a unique exploration of the historical and familial past.
Photography spotlight

Photographer Captures Everyday Russia

Dmitry Markov portrays Russian life in a frank, realistic style.
Medieval Moscow

'A Corner of Heaven' in Moscow: Krutitskoe Podvorye

The medieval church residence is a window into the distant past and an island of peace in a bustling metropolis.
on the town

Musical Moscow: A Summer of Festivals

There are so many great summer music festivals in Moscow that you might have to take your vacation in the fall.
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