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Moscow parade on centenary of revolution

Moscow parade remembers historic Red Square parade.

07/11/2017

Russia

Unity Weekend in Moscow a busy one for police

The centenary weekend of the 1917 October Revolution has seen protests and scores of arrests in Moscow.

05/11/2017

Russia

Navalny says he will sue Putin

Navalny said in recent days, the authorities across Russia have refused to let him and his team organise public meetings with voters

01/11/2017

Cult

October revolution exhibition opens in Moscow

An art exhibition has opened at the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow. The 'Someone 1917' exhibition shows off art influenced by the October Revolution. It includes artwork by over 30 artists from across the globe.

30/10/2017

World News

Daughter of Chechen leader showcases collection based on traditional Muslim clothing

Aishat Kadyrova's show was attended by members of the Russian elite

25/10/2017

Russia

Bolshoi and Met team up for first time

Fans of opera will be delighted to learn Moscow's Bolshoi theatre and New York's Metropolitan Opera are teaming up for the first time to stage three shows to be shown in both cities.

10/10/2017

World News

Hundreds of opposition activists detained in Russia

Police have detained more than 200 opposition activists for taking part in a wave of anti-Kremlin protests across Russia in support of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

07/10/2017

Russia

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