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Treason arrest

Putin Aide’s Assistant Detained on Treason Charges

A government website says Putin had sent the assistant a letter of appreciation last year.
Electoral Intervention

Libya Arrests 2 Russians Accused of Trying to Influence Vote

The suspects reportedly work for a company that “specializes in influencing elections held in several African states.”
Security service

5 Russian Security Officers Arrested for Robbery

They face up to 15 years in prison if found guilty of robbery committed by a group.
High altitude

Moscow Unveils Plans for ‘Europe’s Tallest’ Apartment Tower

The “One Tower” will stand 405 meters tall over Moscow's financial district.
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highlights

opinion
Leonid Ragozin

Is Putin Winning Against Liberal Democracy?

The Russian president’s ideological flexibility gives him the upper hand in a post-modern world.
Looking back

The 5 Deadliest Submarine Accidents in Soviet and Russian History

Some of the biggest submarine accidents that have taken place in Russia and the U.S.S.R.
Welcoming influence

Under Pressure From Trump, OPEC Embraces Putin

Moscow could help OPEC in its goal of propping up oil prices when it is facing intensifying heat from Donald Trump.
opinion
Sean Guillory

The Paradox of American Russophobia

Given that Russophobia suggests an irrational fear of Russia’s “Otherness,” how much of this is really about Russia?
music stars

Musicians To Watch: Winners of the Tchaikovsky Competition

The music competition that makes stars added new ones to the firmament this weekend.

opinion

opinion
Michele A. Berdy

On Your Russian Feet
opinion
Leonid Ragozin

Is Putin Winning Against Liberal Democracy?
opinion
Sean Guillory

The Paradox of American Russophobia
opinion
Timothy Frye

Crimea, Economic Sanctions and Rallying Around the Flag in Russia
opinion
Mark Galeotti

The Geopolitics of Theresa May’s Dutiful Handshake
opinion
Bruno Maçães

Why Putin Wants to Believe in the Death of Liberalism
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Meanwhile in Russia

Epic trek

Siberian Shaman Takes Cross-Country Walk to Moscow to ‘Expel Putin’ From Power
Surf's up

St. Petersburg Man Takes a Wakeboard Ride Down Flooded City Street
'Bone music'

Massive Attack Releases Soviet-Era X-Ray Vinyl for Anti-Censorship Collaboration
Roundhouse Kick

Viral ‘Bottle Cap Challenge’ Gets a Russian Spin
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Business

Northern energy

Arctic Sea Route Opens For the Summer With First Yamal LNG Cargo

For Novatek, the route is attractive because it gives a much more direct access to the world's largest LNG consumers in Asia.
Slow sales

Russian Car Market Keeps Declining in June, No Growth Seen in 2019

Recent reports also claimed that Russian car market could be shrinking faster than industry data suggests.
Shrinking sector

Lack of New Business Pulled Down Russia's Services and Manufacturing PMIs in June

The overall economy continues to sputter and services are negatively affected by the stagnant real incomes.
Key Productivity Indicators

Russia's Government Prepares New KPI for SEO Managers

The changes seek tougher control over the implementation of President Vladimir Putin's May Decrees.
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arts and life

art sensation

Markus Martinovich and the Art of Play

A solo exhibition of works by an award-winning artist who is still in grade school.
Culture clips

On This Day: The Battle of Kursk Begins

Today marks the start of one of the most devastating battles in world history.
music stars

Musicians To Watch: Winners of the Tchaikovsky Competition

The music competition that makes stars added new ones to the firmament this weekend.
Culture clips

On This Day: Larisa Shepitko

One of the Soviet Union's greatest film directors had her life cut short while scouting locations.
In photos

Celebrating the Ancient Culture of Shamanism in Siberia

The practice of shamanism is still alive in Russia, as seen at one of the country's first shaman festivals.
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