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Earth News

Siberian copper mine reopens as 'key' to the world abandoning carbon

Copper plays a crucial role in the future of renewable energy and green technology.

07/10/2021

Russia

Russia dismisses four prison officials over allegations of rape

Russia is investigating allegations of torture and rape in the country's prison system after leaked NGO videos appear to show inmates being abused.

06/10/2021

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Russian film crew blasts off to make first movie in space

A Russian actor and a film director rocketed to space on Tuesday on a mission to make the world's first movie in orbit.

05/10/2021

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Russian actress en route to ISS for first movie shot in space

An actress and director are on board a rocket that is on its way to the International Space Station (ISS), as Russia looks to score symbolic points against US competitors.

05/10/2021

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Russia marks new record as daily COVID deaths pass 900

Russia's daily coronavirus death toll surpassed 900 on Wednesday for the first time in the pandemic.

04/10/2021

Series

Autumn in Saint Petersburg, a time to take in the diverse urban culture

In partnership with Committee for Tourism Development of Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg knows how to surprise. It’s a city of magnificent museums with streets full of atmosphere that make you feel like you can actually touch its deep and complex history.

04/10/2021

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Aristocrats flock to Russia for first royal wedding in century

Aristocrats flock to Russia for first royal wedding in century

01/10/2021

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Russia adds protest monitoring group and 22 individuals to blacklist

OVD-Info joins the Mediazona website and the human-rights project Zona Prava on Russia's blacklist of critical media organisations.

30/09/2021

Russia

Russian party sues, claiming online voting in Moscow was rigged

Members of Russia’s Communist Party allege the vote was rigged after their defeat in races in the Russian capital.

29/09/2021

Tech News

Russia threatens YouTube ban in COVID misinformation row

Russia's foreign ministry vowed to take "retaliatory measures" against YouTube and German media after two RT-linked channels were taken down.

29/09/2021

Russia

Russia opens new extremism probe against Navalny and his allies

Russian authorities have opened a criminal case against imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny and his closest allies.

28/09/2021

Tech News

Navalny blasts 'cowardly' Google and Apple for removing election app

"The giants Apple and Google have complied with the Kremlin's demands and removed our app," he said, according to comments on his social media.

24/09/2021

Travel News

Watch back: St. Petersburg is in full bloom for Festival of Flowers

In partnership with Committee for Tourism Development of Saint Petersburg

This year the St. Petersburg Festival of Flowers draws its inspiration from the UEFA European Football Championship.

24/09/2021

Russia

Russia record as daily deaths from COVID-19 hit new high

Russia has the highest COVID-19 death toll in Europe.

24/09/2021

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Kremlin critics join forces to challenge e-voting in Duma election

The newly formed coalition plans to organise nationwide protests against the election's outcome and file lawsuits to contest the results.

23/09/2021

Destinations

Drone Photo Award winners take travel photography to new heights

We take a look at some of the most jaw-dropping shots of the world from this year’s Drone Photo Awards winners.

23/09/2021

Russia

Six people killed after plane crashes in Russia's Far East

The aircraft went missing near the city of Khabarovsk in Russia's Far East on Wednesday, authorities said.

22/09/2021

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Russians gather to mourn victims of campus shooting spree

Russians gather outside a university in the city of Perm after a student opened fire on campus, killing six people and wounding dozens.

21/09/2021

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Six dead and dozens injured after shooting at university in Russia

The suspected gunman, an 18-year-old student, has been arrested.

20/09/2021

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Russia votes: Putin's party claims victory in parliamentary elections

The voting was marred by numerous reports of violations, including ballot-stuffing.

18/09/2021

Tech News

Russia election: What is the now-scrapped Smart Voting app?

Jailed Russian opposition leader came up with the idea of a Smart Voting app.

18/09/2021

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Russians voters express their views

Russians vote in a three-day parliamentary election in which most vocal Kremlin critics have been barred from running following a historic crackdown on the opposition.

17/09/2021

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Polls close in Russia as politicians cry foul over 'violations'

This year's parliamentary election was marked by widespread allegations of ballot-stuffing and votes for sale, as well as ennui on the part of many voters after most serious opposition politicians were barred from running.

16/09/2021

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Baby killer whale rescued in Russia's Far East

A baby killer whale that had been stranded in Russia's Far East, was rescued, footage from Russian State TV RU-RTR showed. The rescue took place in the Magadan region, after the killer whale was left stranded when a low tide occurred in the Gertner Bay.

16/09/2021

Health news

WHO suspends Sputnik V approval process over 'manufacturing' concerns

A regional WHO official said one manufacturing plant for the vaccine had failed to meet the necessary standards.

16/09/2021

Mobility

This young Russian has built his own electric car from scratch

Can’t afford a Tesla? Maybe take inspiration from this 23-year-old who has built his own solar-powered electric car.

14/09/2021