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Russia, Belarus continue massive military drills

Moscow says 200,000 personnel will take part in the week-long Zapad-2021 military exercise in Belarus, western Russia and the Baltic Sea, one of the country's biggest drills in recent years.

Destinations

Here's why St Petersburg is the perfect gateway to travel Russia

In partnership with Committee for Tourism Development of Saint Petersburg

"Piter" is a fascinating destination in its own right, but it's also a great first destination to explore the rest of Russia.

Russia

As Nord Stream 2 is completed, Ukraine pledges to continue its fight

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has described the new gas pipeline as a powerful geopolitical weapon for Russia.

Tech News

Russian museum brings bells back to life with 3D technology

The Novosibirsk Museum of Bell Ringing is using 3D technology to show visitors what the bells would have sounded like when they were new.

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World News

Smoke alarms go off at the International Space Station

The crew reported noticing smoke and the smell of burnt plastic.

Russia

Belarus leader Lukashenko meets Russian counterpart Putin in Moscow

Belarusian President Aleksander Lukashenko is meeting his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow today to discuss integrating the two countries and upcoming joint military exercises.

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A gas blast occured in a residential building in Noginsk, Russia

A gas blast occured in a residential building in Noginsk, Russia

Russia

Three lookalikes with same name are on this election ballot in Russia

Will the real Boris Vishnevsky please stand up?

Russia

Seven people killed in gas explosion at apartment building near Moscow

A gas explosion in an apartment building outside Moscow on Wednesday killed at least seven people and injured at least seventeen others.

Russia

Russia’s emergency situations minister dies during Arctic drill

Russian authorities said the minister died "while saving a person’s life", in a statement sent to national media.

Germany

Germany upset with Russia over alleged cyber attacks ahead of election

Berlin says that a hacking network called "Ghostwriter" has been attempting to steal personal data from German MPs and spread disinformation.

Russia

Russia blocks access to 'Smart Voting' website linked to Navalny

Russia's communications watchdog has blocked access to a voting website linked to jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny over its ties to "extremist organisations".

Series

Saint Petersburg in summer: magic and inspiration for travellers

In partnership with Committee for Tourism Development of Saint Petersburg

Experience the magic of Saint Petersburg in summer with its warm days, light nights and countless modern recreational activities to enjoy.

United Kingdom

European news sites 'targeted by pro-Kremlin propaganda campaigns'

The websites have been hit by what researchers call a “major influence operation”, via reader comment sections on news stories.

Cult

Watch: Russian National Orchestra performs Four Seasons of Manhattan

In partnership with InClassica International Music Festival

Watch the Russian National Opera perform Alexey Shor's Four Seasons of Manhattan with solo pianist Sergei Dogadin and Mikhail Pletnev as conductor.

Netherlands

MH17 investigators appeal to Russians for help over missile

The international team investigating the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine has appealed to Russian citizens for information.

Belarus

Belarus to receive large batch of weapons from Russia, says Lukashenko

President Alexander Lukashenko says Belarus will soon receive dozens of combat jets, helicopters, and air defense missile systems from Russia.

Cult

Watch: Russian National Orchestra performs Shor's Travel Notebook

In partnership with InClassica International Music Festival

Watch Gergely Madaras and the Russian National Orchestra perform Shor's Travel Notebook live at the InClassica International Music Festival 2021.

Russia

Russia failed to investigate activist's murder, says European court

The European Court of Human Rights has condemned Russia for "failing to properly investigate" the 2009 murder of human rights activist Natalia Estemirova.

Russia

Putin approves €170 bonus for police and military ahead of election

Critics say the move is designed to encourage the military to vote for Putin's ruling United Russia party ahead of next month's parliamentary election.