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In Siberia, volunteers wage war on wildfires with shovels and saws

'Our government should be doing this', say firefighters, as blaze rages.

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Marble quarry in Russia plays host to concert

The 'Marble Mile' festival, which is in its third year, is organised by the Erza International Art Foundation and Polevskoy Local Government, with support from other state and public organisations

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Russia blocks nearly 50 websites linked to Alexei Navalny

Russian authorities have restricted access to the website of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny and dozens of other sites run by his close allies.

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Russia displays its maritime might as the country celebrates Navy Day

Fifty-four war ships sailed the Neva River through St. Petersburg marking Russia's Navy Day celebrations. Russian president, Vladimir Putin, was in attendance and gave a glowing reviewing of his country's military capabilities.

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Russia sends aid to Cuba amid rise in COVID-19 cases

Russia said it had sent two planes full of humanitarian aid to Cuba, which is suffering from a rise in COVID-19 cases.

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Traffic on Trans-Siberian Railway halted after bridge collapse

Heavy rains have caused a bridge collapse in Russia, blocking traffic on the Trans-Siberian Railway.

My Europe Series

Can Moldova's new government solve its oldest problem, Transnistria?

The future of the breakaway region - which accounts for 10% of Moldova's claimed territory and over half a million people - could spark a new row with Russia.

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‘Handful’ of Russians denied place at Olympics over doping suspicions

A number of Russian athletes implicated in state-sponsored doping were stopped from joining their country’s team of 335 at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Russia deploys military to help contain raging Siberian wildfires

More than 1.5 million hectares (3.7 million acres) of land have so far been scorched in the Siberian region since the beginning of summer with hundreds of wildfires sparked by record temperatures.

Germany

Ukraine and Poland slam deal to complete Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline

It comes after Germany and the United States announced a deal to allow the completion of Nord Stream 2.

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Fires rage across Siberia amid dryest summer for 150 years

Officials say more than 6,500 emergency workers have been scrambled to tackle the wildfires across Russia.

Russia

Russia claims successful test launch of hypersonic missile

Russia's Defence Ministry said the missile had successfully hit a land-based target on the coast of the Barents Sea.

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Moscow drops COVID vaccination proof demand for restaurant clients

Moscow drops COVID vaccination proof demand for restaurant clients

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Russian culture icon Pyotr Mamonov dies with coronavirus aged 70

The rock musician died in a Moscow hospital after spending two weeks on a ventilator being treated for coronavirus.

Russia

Russia outlaws investigative media outlet Proekt calling it a 'threat'

Proekt has previously published reports exposing alleged corruption and abuses by wealthy officials close to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Russia

Russia rejects European court order to recognise same-sex unions

Russian authorities have dismissed a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights that same-sex unions should be acknowledged.

Green News

Putin and Kerry discuss climate change in phone call from the Kremlin

Putin told US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, Kerry, that dialogue on the climate should not be politicised, according to the Kremlin this week.

Russia

Russian opposition politician quits Moscow role over 'pressure'

Russian opposition politician Ilya Yashin has announced he is quitting as head of Moscow's Krasnoselsky district amid ongoing pressure.

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This Russian palace is celebrating 300 years of spectacular fountains

The stunning fountains at Peterhof Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia are celebrating their 300th Anniversary. We take a visit to learn more about how they work and explore their beautiful setting.

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Wildfires rage in Russia, Spain and the US amid high temperatures

Forest fires have broken out in Russia's Chelyabinsk region near Kazakhstan and in north-eastern Siberia.