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Moscow monument honours Mikhail Kalashnikov

19/09/2017

Cult

The Russian Revolution seen by Cai Guo-Qiang

"Cai Guo-Qiang: October" marks the 100-year anniversary of the Russian Revolution in Pushkin Meum in Moscow

15/09/2017

World News

Thousands evacuated after multiple Russian bomb hoaxes

Multiple bomb hoaxes in Russia have led to tens of thousands of people being evacuated

14/09/2017

Russia

Mystery bomb threats sweep Russia

On Wednesday, three of Moscow's main train stations were checked, along with the city's famous GUM department store near Red Square and more than 20 other buildings, according to RIA Novosti news agency.

13/09/2017

Cult

From Moscow to Vladivostok in a truck

22/08/2017

Economy

Russian deputy minister blacklisted in new EU sanctions

The European Union has imposed sanctions on three more Russians, including Deputy Energy Minister Andrei Cherezov, over the delivery of Siemens' turbines to Moscow-annexed Crimea.

04/08/2017

Russia

Moscow court shootout leaves three dead and five injured

Three people on their way to stand trial at a Moscow court were shot dead as they tried to escape.

01/08/2017

Russia

Russia shows off new warplane to world buyers

Russia is hoping that its latest warplane, the MIG-35, will have many eager buyers amongst the hundreds of companies from 40 countries attending Moscow's annual airshow.

19/07/2017

Russia

'Russia poised to expel 30 US diplomats'

Media reports suggests the Kremlin is poised to retaliate after the US expelled 35 Russian diplomats last year

11/07/2017

Russia

Moscow artist 'arrested for wearing a virtual reality headset'

23/06/2017

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Putin lays wreath to mark WWII anniversary

The Russian president laid a wreath at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier in Moscow

22/06/2017

Eco-Innovation

Vintage car rally in Moscow

Moscow residents had an opportunity to immerse themselves in the automotive history last weekend, as vintage car fans gathered in the centre of the Russian capital to show off their…

06/06/2017

Russia

Russia: Ex-Ukraine library boss convicted of inciting hatred

05/06/2017

Sport

Italy get fencing gold in Moscow Grand Prix

Italy's Luca Curatoli took the men's title on day two of the final International Fencing Federation Sabre Grand Prix event of the season in Moscow.

03/06/2017

Russia

Moscow court hears Usmanov v Navalny defamation case

Russian tycoon Alisher Usmanov is suing Alexei Navalny over the activist's investigation into Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev's wealth.

30/05/2017

Russia

Violent storm in Moscow kills 11

At least 11 people were believed to have been killed and scores injured as a freak storm swept through Moscow on Monday.

29/05/2017

Russia

Relics of St Nicholas visited by thousands of worshipers in Moscow

Thousands of people from all over Russia have gathered at Moscow’s Christ the Saviour cathedral to visit the relics of St.

22/05/2017

Sport

Fabulous Fenerbahce end Turkey's long wait for Euroleague crown

Fenerbahce are the new Euroleague basketball champions after beating Olympiacos Piraeus in the final in Istanbul.

21/05/2017

Russia

Moscow residents try to turn back the bulldozers

Redevelopment in Moscow is starting to tear down much-loved homes to build high-rises, and people are starting to protest at being forced out by big money.

14/05/2017

Russia

Moscow marks Victory Day with shows of civilian and military might

Moscow has marked Victory Day with shows of strength from both civilians and the armed forces.

09/05/2017