The Russian book industry is at a crossroads
The 2015 Year of Literature is designed to stimulate reading in Russia, but the country’s book industry is facing its toughest test for decades
Press Digest: Obama announces extension of U.S. sanctions against Russia
March 4: RBTH rounds up the day’s reporting in leading Russian media
Top 15 Tretyakov Gallery treasures of the 19th century
The permanent exhibition of the State Tretyakov Gallery consists mainly of Russia’s most famous paintings of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries
New law will allow NGOs to lose ‘foreign agent’ tag – on certain conditions
Duma amending legislation on non-governmental organizations after criticism
Press Digest: Poroshenko still trying to frustrate peace deal, says Lavrov
March 3: RBTH rounds up the day’s reporting in leading Russian media
Best of Russia 2014: This type of job
"Best of Russia" project's goal is to authentically capture a year in the life of Russia in the most vivid and creative photographs
Common ground on Ukraine still elusive as Lavrov and Kerry meet in Geneva
Foreign minister presses U.S. counterpart to use influence over Kiev
Marchers mourning Boris Nemtsov comment on historical parallels
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A glimpse at the Holy Land in New Jerusalem Monastery
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Russia's 10 cutest dogs to cure the winter blues
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Top 5 most popular rock artists from Russia? Balalike it!
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How do Russians spend their free time?
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Press Digest: Ukraine’s rebel ‘republics’ announce withdrawal of weaponry
March 2: RBTH rounds up the day’s reporting in leading Russian media
Russia signs nuclear power agreement with Egypt
Russian atomic energy agency Rosatom has a preliminary deal to construct Egypt’s first nuclear power plant
Press Digest: U.S. warns of further sanctions over violations of Minsk deal
February 27: RBTH rounds up the day’s reporting in leading Russian media
Russian security services ready to help U.S. fight ISIS, says FSB chief
Issues of cooperation ‘should not be politicized,’ says Alexander Bortnikov
Yury Trutnev: We must enter dynamic Asian markets, it’s the only way to win
The presidential envoy to Russia’s Far East on developing the region
War in Ukraine obstructing Russian economic recovery, say analysts
Moscow needs to toughen market regulations and invest in infrastructure
The ruble’s journey through time, from the Middle Ages to the present day
Find out the changing value of 100 rubles in RBTH’s 500-year retrospective
Plunging car sales leave Russia’s auto industry running on empty
Foreign manufacturers suspend production as AvtoVaz sees losses quadruple
Six ancient and mysterious places near Yekaterinburg
The Ural Mountains, the most ancient mountain range in the world, hide numerous secrets and many traces of past civilizations.
Why do Russians and foreigners go on archaeological expeditions to Siberia?
For several years now dozens of volunteers from Russia and other countries have been coming to southern Siberia to go on archaeological expeditions. As a result they learn about the history of the peoples that settled in the Republic of Tuva and the Krasnoyarsk Territory thousands of years ago.
Come to Khabarovsk, the city on the 5,000 ruble banknote
A pleasant surprise after a long train journey through the endless taiga, Khabarovsk boasts a picturesque location, some of the area’s best museums and wide boulevards lined with gorgeous Imperial-era buildings.
Tens of thousands gather in Moscow to mourn Boris Nemtsov
Up to 70,000 people attend march to commemorate slain Kremlin critic
Nemtsov murder: Shock and condemnation in Russia and abroad
The killing of Nemtsov shocked public figures both in Russia and abroad
Nemtsov murder: Emerging details
A criminal case has been opened into the murder
Opposition leader Boris Nemtsov killed in Moscow
Former first deputy prime minister shot while walking near Kremlin
Why a strong ASEAN is in Russia’s interests
Local disputes in Southeast Asia will only hinder Moscow’s new Ostpolitik
War in Ukraine is a struggle for new rules in the global game
Moscow’s challenge to the U.S. is a high-stakes game neither side can lose
Educating Russia’s future rulers: The tutors who taught the tsars
From the late 1800s on, the Russian monarchy received specialized education
The fight for Galicia, a lovesick student’s fate, and Sarah Bernhardt’s leg
Feb. 23-28: News curiosities selected from the week’s Russian press in 1915
The way to a Russian’s soul is through the freezer
First male synchronized swimmer: ‘A mixed duet is the epitome of harmony’
Alexander Maltsev will be the first Russian man to compete in the sport
Capello’s wages finally paid, but Russian soccer needs more than loans
Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov’s ‘gift’ to the RFU is only a band-aid
Russian women get it on in the gridiron
The Valkyries hope to someday play in their own version of the Super Bowl
Sharapova vs. Williams: opponents on the court and beyond
The enduring rivalry between the two Australian Open women’s finalists
Put one foot in front of the other
The 11th running of the Baikal Ice Marathon was less of a run and more of a forced march
An iconic dish for an iconic day
The first Sunday of Lent celebrates icons, an integral part of the Orthodox faith
Week in Review: Putin, giant holes and Russians rock on
This week, a new poll confirmed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s popularity, new holes were found in Siberia and readers debated the merits of various post-Soviet Russian pop stars
Just a spoonful of sugar
Keeping the fast doesn’t mean going without dessert