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Russia

Mine officials remanded in custody in Siberia after deadly blast

On Friday Russian authorities had released the names of 51 people presumed dead after a methane explosion the day before in the Listvyazhnaya mine.

27/11/2021

Russia

Russia hosts rare talks between arch rivals Armenia and Azerbaijan

President Putin met the leaders of both countries, on the anniversary of a peace deal ending a conflict over the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh.

27/11/2021

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Pinball Museum in Russia

It's one of the most unusual museums in Moscow, the Russian capital's pinball museum is based on the private collection of owner Alexander Kazmin.

27/11/2021

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Famed Hermitage Museum stages virtual NFT exhibit V1

This is 'The Ethereal Aether', an exhibition held by Russian State Hermitage Museum.

26/11/2021

Art

First virtual NFT exhibition launched at Russia's Hermitage Museum

Russia's famed Hermitage Museum has opened its first ever completely online display, showing NFT artworks in a digital space modelled on Saint Petersburg's old Stock Exchange.

26/11/2021

Russia

Memorial: Russian court hears petition to close renowned rights group

Memorial rose to prominence for its studies of political repression in the Soviet Union and currently encompasses more than 50 smaller groups in Russia and abroad.

26/11/2021

Art

This Russian Exhibition is encouraging people to touch its art

Russia's Hermitage Museum's 'Invisible Art' exhibition is considered a milestone in the St. Petersburg museum's quest to include visually impaired art lovers.

25/11/2021

Russia

Russian parliament lifts immunity of MP accused of illegal elk hunting

The carcass of an elk was found by police in Valery Rashkin's car last month. The Communist Party member last week admitted to shooting the animal.

25/11/2021

Russia

At least 51 dead after accident in Siberia mine

Rescue operations have been halted and the missing are thought to be dead at the mine in the Kemerovo region, local authorities said.

25/11/2021

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Russian rescue dog given four prosthetic paws

This dog's name is Monika. Aged between two and four-years-old, she's now learning to walk again.

24/11/2021

Russia

Doctors invite anti-vaccine celebrities to visit Russia's COVID wards

"Since many people are reading and listening to you, we will find time to arrange a tour of the 'red zones'," the letter read.

24/11/2021

Russia

Alexander Litvinenko died of radiation poisoning 15 years ago

The European Court of Human Rights recently backed a UK inquiry that said Russia was responsible for the killing.

23/11/2021

Culture news

How was Russia's Catherine the Great a vaccination trailblazer?

In a 1787 letter, Catherine the Great describes step by step how to organise a vaccination campaign against smallpox in Russia. A portrait along with the letter are up for auction in December.

19/11/2021

Russia

Euroviews. The contours of Russia’s energy exports are defensible | View

"It seems simplistic if not outright false to frame the actions of Russia’s energy sector, a core contributor to its GDP, as anything other than those of a reasonable actor operating in a dynamic, challenging environment."

19/11/2021

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Moscow for everyone: Here's how to enjoy the Russian capital whatever your passion

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Flanked by the imposing buildings of the Kremlin, the stepped granite blocks of Lenin’s Mausoleum and the fanciful onion domes of St Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow's Red Square is nothing short of legendary, but only a taste of what the Russian capital has to offer.

17/11/2021

Art

Swing from clouds at Russia's new 'Serenity and Delight’ exhibition

The new show, based in St. Petersburg's Manezh Central Exhibition Hall, was curated with the goal of creating a 'soft and relaxing atmosphere'.

17/11/2021

Art

Meet the artist fixing potholes with ceramics to urge street repairs

Ivan Kravchenko, a 26-year old ceramics artist, is plugging Russia's notoriously potholed roads with beautiful painted patches.

11/11/2021

Russia

Russia dismisses 18 prison officials over rape and torture allegations

Videos released by an NGO in October showed a prisoner being sexually abused at a prison hospital in the Saratov region.

10/11/2021

Series

Theatre season in Saint Petersburg lights up autumn nights

In partnership with Committee for Tourism Development of Saint Petersburg

Late autumn in Saint Petersburg is a special time, the city is an inviting place for leisurely walks. There's also a huge choice of classic and original tourist routes and theatre season is in full swing.

10/11/2021

Scenes

The inventor changing attitudes towards people with disabilities

In partnership with Media City

"I realised that my life would be much easier if my computer would be able to talk for me.”

08/11/2021

Russia

Despite week-long lockdown, Russia reports record daily COVID cases

A nationwide holiday period was imposed in Russia to combat rising coronavirus cases, but on Saturday officials reported the highest number of daily cases since the start of the pandemic.

06/11/2021

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St Petersburg offers a wealth of attractions for every type of tourism

Partner content presented by Visit Petersburg

The World Travel Awards has yet again recognised St Petersburg in 2021, this time as both Leading Heritage Destination and Leading City Break destination for Europe, following on from awards in 2020 and 2019 as the world’s top destination for culture.

05/11/2021

Russia

Dutch court upholds Russia appeal against $50bn Yukos award

The decision by the Dutch Supreme Court is set to further delay the long-running legal battle.

05/11/2021

Food and Drink

Can the secret to Russia's vodka be found in this museum?

St. Petersburg's Museum of Russian Vodka celebrate's the country's most famous tipple and its rise to popularity.

05/11/2021

Russia

Crimea forever a part of Russia, says Putin

Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014, a move Western countries regard as illegitimate.

05/11/2021

Destinations

Here's why St Petersburg is a top destination for football fans

In partnership with Committee for Tourism Development of Saint Petersburg

Here's why St Petersburg is a top destination for football fans

05/11/2021