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Russia’s airlines plan to resume international flights from July 15 – reports

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

Waiting to fly to Russia? There’s finally good news. The country’s Federal Air Transport Agency plans to resume international flights from July 15. That’s according to news agency TASS, citing a source ‘in one of the airlines.’ … Read More >Russia’s airlines plan to resume international flights from July 15 – reports

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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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Over 700 tons of oil & contaminated water collected at Norilsk fuel spill site

Posted on June 7, 2020June 7, 2020By Editor

Russian emergency services have collected more than 700 tons of dirty water and fuel and decontaminated an area of 14,600 square meters in clean-up efforts after a major diesel spillage at an Arctic power plant. … Read More >Over 700 tons of oil & contaminated water collected at Norilsk fuel spill site

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Dishonorable and unworthy’ move: Moscow vows ‘adequate response’ to diplomats’ expulsion from Czech Republic over ‘poison plot’

Posted on June 6, 2020June 6, 2020By Editor

The expulsion of two Russian diplomats over the imaginary Prague poisoning plot is a very hostile move, Russia’s Foreign Ministry has said, warning the scandal is set to affect relations between the two countries. … Read More >Dishonorable and unworthy’ move: Moscow vows ‘adequate response’ to diplomats’ expulsion from Czech Republic over ‘poison plot’

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As life begins to return to normal, World Health Organization says Russia has reached coronavirus plateau

Posted on June 5, 2020June 5, 2020By Editor

An official representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) admitted on Friday that Russia’s large scale testing for Covid-19 helped to tackle the pandemic. … Read More >As life begins to return to normal, World Health Organization says Russia has reached coronavirus plateau

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Moscow slams Prague for ‘fabricated provocation’ as false ‘ricin poisoning plot’ leads to Russian diplomats’ expulsion

Posted on June 5, 2020June 5, 2020By Editor

The Czech government has expelled two Russian diplomats for allegedly tricking the country’s special services with a fake poisoning plot. The Russian embassy branded the accusations as a “provocation.” … Read More >Moscow slams Prague for ‘fabricated provocation’ as false ‘ricin poisoning plot’ leads to Russian diplomats’ expulsion

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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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Nationwide vote on Russian constitutional changes to be held on July 1 – Putin

Posted on June 2, 2020June 2, 2020By Editor

Russians will vote on a package of amendments to the constitution on July 1, President Vladimir Putin has announced. If passed, the new constitution would allow Putin to potentially stay in power until 2036. … Read More >Nationwide vote on Russian constitutional changes to be held on July 1 – Putin

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NINETEEN world armies to join Russians for annual Red Square Victory Parade

Posted on June 2, 2020June 2, 2020By Editor

The Russian Defense Ministry has invited personnel from 19 world armies to participate in the country’s annual Victory Parade. All participants must be symptom-free and test positive for coronavirus antibodies. … Read More >NINETEEN world armies to join Russians for annual Red Square Victory Parade

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Russia could jail adults for 10 YEARS for encouraging youth to protest, according to proposed legislation

Posted on June 2, 2020June 2, 2020By Editor

Russians who encourage minors to join protests may face 10 years in jail. The author of the new bill, an MP with the ruling United Russia party, believes rally organizers prey on youth “because they are the easiest to manipulate.” … Read More >Russia could jail adults for 10 YEARS for encouraging youth to protest, according to proposed legislation