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Russian police raid opposition activists' homes ahead Moscow protest

Four opposition figures had their homes raided by police on Wednesday night, according to human rights activists. But on Thursday, they said they would press ahead with Saturday's rally in Moscow for fair elections.

Russia

Who is your favourite Russian writer?

Euronews went to Moscow and asked locals about their favourite Russian authors.

Russia

Planned daily protests follow huge Moscow rally over free elections

Russia independent opposition candidates for local council elections have pledged to protest everyday outside the office for the Moscow mayor following a huge rally calling for free elections over the weekend.

World

Russian and Georgian delegations meet for first time since Tbilisi protests

Representatives of Russia and Georgia have met for the first time since mass anti-Russian protests in the Georgian capital Tbilisi last month. Around 240 people were hurt as protesters tried to storm the parliament after a Russian MP took the Speaker's seat.

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Enormous fire engulfs electricity plant in Moscow region

Firefighters are battling an enormous fire that has engulfed an electricity power station in Mytishchi.

Ukraine

Russia is being made a scapegoat for the downing of Malaysia Airlines

MH17: Investigators name four suspects in downing of plane, three Russian nationals, one Ukrainian

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Herring things: Russian town goes all fishy to toast its founding

A special herring extravaganza has been held in Russia to celebrate the founding of a town near the capital Moscow.

Russia

Russian journalist Ivan Golunov walks free after 'framing' outcry

Russia police say they have dropped a criminal case against an investigative journalist amid claims he was framed.

Russia

Watch: Putin and Xi meet pandas gifted from Beijing to Moscow zoo

The Russian president described the gift as a sign of deepening trust and respect between the two powers.

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Muscovites welcome summer with annual colour run

Five-thousand people gathered in Moscow's Luzhniki park on Sunday (June 2) to greet summer with an annual colour run.

Living

Moscow is going green with sustainable dining options

A growing number of restaurants are now offering greener options in the Russian capital.

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Moscow bicycle festival brings out 40,000 cyclists

A record 40,000 enthusiasts took part in the Moscow bicycle festival on Sunday (May 19) and raced around the centre of the Russian capital.

Russia

Russia displays ballistic missile launcher at WWII parade rehearsal

Military vehicles carrying missile launchers and weapons paraded through the streets of Moscow on Monday as the country geared up for its annual Victory Day parade on Red Square.

Russia

Russian propaganda train shows off spoils of Syrian war

Five hundred exhibits of captured armoured vehicles, artillery, firearms and improvised explosive devices are on show.

Russia

Watch: Russia will retaliate if US deploys missiles in Europe

In his annual address, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia would retaliate if US deploys missiles in Europe.

Russia

Six killed in central Moscow fire: TASS

One of the victims is a "minor," authorities said.

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Sand animations tell stories at this festival in Russia

Drawing a line in the sand... then another, and another until an image appears.

World News

World's most casual heist? Moscow artnapper caught on camera

Russian police arrest suspect in case of casual artnapping caught on camera

Russia

Abducted Russian takes law into his own hands in kidnapper face-off

The Russian businessman opened fire and rammed the vehicle frequented by his kidnappers in Moscow

World News

Orthodox Christians celebrate Epiphany in the cold

Across Russia Orthodox Christians celebrate Epiphany by immersing themselves in freezing water through holes cut through the ice.