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Russia

Putin tells Russian workers to stay home as COVID-19 deaths soar

Authorities announced on Wednesday that 1,028 people had died from COVID-19 over the previous 24 hours.

20/10/2021

Mobility

Russian film director who shot space movie sets sights on Mars

After spending 12 days in space shooting scenes for a film called "The Challenge," Russian director Klim Shipenko is looking further afield.

19/10/2021

Art

Moscow's Pushkin museum goes back to basics for bold new exhibition

It defies the setups of traditional European galleries in favour of low hanging, separated paintings, bathed in brightness.

19/10/2021

Russia

Russia to suspend its mission to NATO over expelled envoys

Sergey Lavrov said that the move is in response to last week's expulsion of eight members of Russia's mission to NATO.

18/10/2021

Russia

Russia reports highest daily number of COVID-19 cases

Russia reported its highest daily number of COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic as the epidemic worsens in the country.

17/10/2021

Mobility

Russian filmmakers land after shooting movie in space

The Russian filmmakers that traveled to the International Space Station to shoot a movie have landed back on Earth.

17/10/2021

Russia

Russia reports record 1,000 COVID-19 deaths in a single day

Russia's COVID-19 deaths and cases have been mounting for weeks, reaching record highs since the beginning of the pandemic.

16/10/2021

Culture news

Michelin awards stars to Russian chefs for the first time

Nine Moscow restaurants were recognised - although none received the coveted three-star ranking.

15/10/2021

Russia

Energy crisis: Putin says Russia ready to supply more gas to Europe

The Russian president has dismissed as “absolutely out of the question” suggestions Russia has been using gas supply as an economic weapon against Europe.

14/10/2021

Russia

Russian court imposes restrictions on Navalny's doctor over protests

Dr. Vasilyeva was accused of encouraging Russian citizens to take part in opposition demonstrations and violate COVID-19 safety rules.

14/10/2021

Russia

What is Russia's role in Europe's natural gas crisis?

Vladimir Putin suggested that Russia could supply more natural gas, which resulted in a fall in prices in the market.

12/10/2021

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Russians celebrate 65 years of the Volga GAZ-21

Russians have taken to the streets in an old Volga GAZ-21 in celebration of the car's 65th anniversary.

11/10/2021

Russia

Navalny says Russian prison has changed his status to 'terrorist'

Putin's most prominent critic claims he is no longer considered a flight risk but is now deemed an extremist and a terrorist.

11/10/2021

Mobility

Moscow metro riders will be able to use just their face to pay fares

The facial recognition-based payment system will be able to use on all 14 lines of the metro from October 15.

11/10/2021

Series

Travelling to Moscow? These are must-visit spots for a Autumn holiday

In partnership with Discover Moscow

Autumn is a great time of year to discover Moscow’s charm. The ancient city offers a wide choice of venues and cultural highlights where you can discover new trends and be inspired by tradition.

11/10/2021

Russia

Fifteen people dead following plane crash in central Russia

Seven people were rescued and hospitalised, including one in a "serious condition".

10/10/2021

Russia

Russians flock to Serbia for Western-made COVID-19 vaccines

In Russia, the vaccination rate is low with just 29% of the country’s 146 million people now fully vaccinated.

09/10/2021

Russia

Alcohol poisoning kills at least 18 people in central Russia

At least 18 people have died in central Russia after drinking "unmarked alcoholic beverages", authorities said.

08/10/2021

Living

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

Russia

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

Russia

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

Russia

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