April 19, 2021 Spring Cleaning for a Cause Emptying out apartments, but keeping hearts full— this is how some Muscovites are giving back in anticipation of Easter. Holidays Moscow Religion Russia File
April 19, 2021 Did You Hear About This One? Moscow doctors successfully perform a tiny surgery on a tiny bone that has a huge impact on your hearing. Health Moscow Russia File
April 14, 2021 Another One Bites the Dust Yeliseyevsky Food Emporium in Moscow closes its doors after 120 years selling groceries in a completely incongruent physical space. Business Economy Food & Drink Moscow Russia File
April 05, 2021 Running Away with the Story In Moscow, a Golden Retriever stole the show during a news broadcast — by stealing the microphone. Animals Film & TV Moscow Russia File
April 02, 2021 Seeking a Sniper Looking for work? Moscow authorities have posted an opening for a police sniper on the aptly-named HeadHunter.ru. Internet Law Military Moscow Russia File
March 01, 2021 Wine Flights in Flight Aeroflot is offering a short excursion flight for those interested in getting a quick taste of air travel— and wine. Food & Drink Moscow Travel Women Russia File
February 28, 2021 New Life Breathed into the Museum of Hockey Moscow's stunning Museum of Hockey and Hockey Hall of Fame is a hidden gem with new investors ready to keep it going – hopefully for a long time to come. History Moscow Sports Russia File
February 22, 2021 The Goodest Boy in All of Russia There are a lot of really wonderful dogs in Russia, but this life-saving cutie has been named the best of all. Animals Moscow Russia File
February 17, 2021 Love in the Time of Protests “…there was no direct violation of the law. Yes, individual people went out with flashlights. Fine. Maybe someone was in love. There was someone, maybe, who was protesting something. Someone was there just for company, not understanding the need to light a flashlight. But most importantly, they didn’t break the law. And so everything was calm.” – Dmitriy Peskov spreading the love to Moscow activists on Valentine’s Day 2021. Holidays Moscow Politics Quote
February 10, 2021 Thanks, Doc Moscovites are thanking medical professionals during the Coronavirus pandemic the best way they know how to: colorful Metro trains. Health Moscow Transportation Russia File
January 30, 2021 Moskvarium: Making a Splash at VDNKh One of the newest VDNKh pavilions is Russia's most dramatic oceanarium, embracing captive orcas even as other countries begin to abandon the practice. Animals Moscow Travel Russia File
January 27, 2021 No Beating Around the Bush “These promotions are illegal. <...> Of course, we must talk about the illegality of the actions, not about detentions. I don't see any violation at all. What is it, are these our first arrests? These are not the first uncoordinated rallies. Usually this ends with someone drawing up a complaint of administrative offense and then they are released. I am sure that now, if there are no provocations or clashes with the police, the same will happen.” – The refreshing honesty of Valeriy Fadeyev, the Head of the Human Rights Council under the President of Russia, calling it like it is in the midst of massive anti-corruption protests rocking Russia. Government Moscow Politics Social Issues Quote
