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Large-scale antibody testing reveals that over 2 million Muscovites may already have contracted Covid-19

Posted on June 27, 2020June 27, 2020By Editor

Almost 20 percent of Moscow residents tested for coronavirus antibodies have been found to be immune, according to the capital’s deputy mayor, Anastasia Rakova. … Read More >Large-scale antibody testing reveals that over 2 million Muscovites may already have contracted Covid-19

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US Embassy in Moscow flies rainbow flag to honor Pride flag day

Posted on June 27, 2020June 27, 2020By Editor

The US Embassy in Moscow is flying the rainbow pride flag alongside the country’s famous Stars and Stripes as a show of support for the LGBT community. … Read More >US Embassy in Moscow flies rainbow flag to honor Pride flag day

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Indian commander who led elite troops through Red Square in Victory Day parade says friendship with Russia ‘increasing by the day’

Posted on June 25, 2020June 25, 2020By Editor

Security challenges now faced by India have complicated preparations of its troops for the Victory Day parade, but they still marched on the Red Square and won the hearts of the Russian audience, their commander told RT. … Read More >Indian commander who led elite troops through Red Square in Victory Day parade says friendship with Russia ‘increasing by the day’

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Moscow protest leader Navalny faces community service & large fine if found guilty of libeling elderly WWII veteran

Posted on June 17, 2020June 17, 2020By Editor

Russian authorities have opened a defamation case against Alexei Navalny, after he called a World War II veteran a “traitor” for expressing his support for Russia’s proposed constitutional changes. … Read More >Moscow protest leader Navalny faces community service & large fine if found guilty of libeling elderly WWII veteran

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Shooting in Moscow injures THREE PEOPLE including two cops (WATCH)

Posted on June 16, 2020June 16, 2020By Editor

Two policemen and one civilian have been injured after a shooting in Moscow. According to reports, the people were injured after being fired at from a taxi on Leninsky Prospekt, one of the city’s main arteries. … Read More >Shooting in Moscow injures THREE PEOPLE including two cops (WATCH)

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‘We’re Russia, we’re together’: WATCH aerobatic team paint the skies on Russia Day

Posted on June 13, 2020June 13, 2020By Editor

In celebration of Russia Day, a group of daredevils took to the skies over the Moscow Region, sending a patriotic message to all Russians to stay strong and united in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. … Read More >‘We’re Russia, we’re together’: WATCH aerobatic team paint the skies on Russia Day

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Moscow to end self-isolation rules from Tuesday, summer cafes to open on June 16 – mayor

Posted on June 9, 2020June 9, 2020By Editor

Moscow’s ten-week long strict lockdown will begin to loosen from Tuesday. Since March 29, residents have endured significant restrictions on their movement throughout the city, but normal life is now set to resume, in stages. … Read More >Moscow to end self-isolation rules from Tuesday, summer cafes to open on June 16 – mayor

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Face masks to be mandatory in Moscow until city has been vaccinated, mid-autumn at the earliest – Mayor Sobyanin

Posted on June 4, 2020June 4, 2020By Editor

For much of the world, lockdown feels like it has been going on forever. In Moscow, despite measures and restrictions easing off, Mayor Sergey Sobyanin believes it will take a year for everything to get back to normal. … Read More >Face masks to be mandatory in Moscow until city has been vaccinated, mid-autumn at the earliest – Mayor Sobyanin

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Russian prosecutors seek 18-year sentence for ex-US marine accused of espionage

Posted on May 26, 2020May 26, 2020By Editor

Russian prosecutors demanded an 18-year prison term for former US marine Paul Whelan, on charges of spying for Western intelligence, on the last day of his trial in Moscow. … Read More >Russian prosecutors seek 18-year sentence for ex-US marine accused of espionage

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Fake ‘bomber’ detained after triggering HOSTAGE situation at bank in central Moscow (VIDEO)

Posted on May 25, 2020May 25, 2020By Editor

A standoff with a hostage-taker unfolded in central Moscow on Saturday afternoon, after an assailant holed up at a downtown bank branch. Reports said he was threatening to blow up the building. … Read More >Fake ‘bomber’ detained after triggering HOSTAGE situation at bank in central Moscow (VIDEO)