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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.

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

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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.

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Fifteen people dead following plane crash in central Russia

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

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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.

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Russia is behind 58% of state-sanctioned hacks, according to Microsoft

In its annual report on cybercrime, Microsoft reveals the top three countries targeted by Russian state-sponsored hackers where the United States, Ukraine and the UK.

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COVID: Romanian situation a 'catastrophe' as Russia's deaths rise

Romania's president called the COVID-19 situation in his country a "catastrophe" as Russia's daily virus death toll increased.

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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.

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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.

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NATO expels 8 'undeclared' Russian intelligence officers

NATO says the members of Russia’s mission to the military alliance were secretly working as intelligence officers, which Moscow denies.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Autumn in Saint Petersburg, a time to take in the diverse urban culture

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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.

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Georgia's ruling party wins local elections

Saturday's election was overshadowed by the return from exile and arrest of former president Mikheil Saakashvili, convicted in absentia in 2018 of abuse of office.

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Aristocrats flock to Russia for first royal wedding in century

Aristocrats flock to Russia for first royal wedding in century

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Russia's new pipeline bypasses Ukraine in pumping gas to Europe: Kyiv

Kyiv has condemned the Russian gas company Gazprom for halting the transit of natural gas to Hungary via Ukraine.

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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.

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Russian party sues, claiming online voting in Moscow was rigged

Members of Russia’s Communist Party allege the vote was rigged after their defeat in races in the Russian capital.

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Russia opens new extremism probe against Navalny and his allies

Russian authorities have opened a criminal case against imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny and his closest allies.

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