Russians Are Rushing for Cash. Should the Kremlin Be Worried?
As the Kremlin prepares to roll out its latest financial innovation — the digital ruble — Russians are increasingly turning
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Moscow Is Touting North Korea as a New Tourism Hotspot. Few Russians Are Making the Trip.
“A delight.” “An unexpected paradise.” “A wonderful country.” That is how Russian tourists and travel agents describe their visits to
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Regions Calling: Do Russians Care About Air Raid Alerts?
Hello and welcome to Regions Calling, your guide to developments from beyond the Russian capital by The Moscow Times. On
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For Russians, a Summer Vacation Abroad Is Now a Luxury Few Can Afford
With the summer holidays in full swing, economic uncertainty and risks posed by Ukrainian drone strikes are reshaping how Russians
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‘As Long as There’s No Beer Shortage’: Russians Mock Fuel Crisis in Memes
Russia is in the throes of a fuel crisis that has triggered rationing, long lines at gas stations, soaring prices
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As Their Nationwide Pollution Problem Deepens, Russians Say They Have Bigger Worries
For residents of Ulan-Ude, the capital of Russia’s republic of Buryatia, the fleeting Siberian summer offers a rare chance to
Read more‘The People Are Afraid of You’: In Rare Appeals, Celebrities Ask Putin to Address Russians’ Suffering
Russian influencers and public figures have issued a series of rare appeals to President Vladimir Putin, saying many Russians are
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Russians Report Worsening Mental Health Amid Rising Economic Worries – RAS Survey
Russians’ psychological well-being has worsened as financial anxiety grows and hopes for a quick end to the war in Ukraine
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Record Number of Russians Opt for Alternative Civil Service – Vyorstka
The number of young Russians opting to replace army service with alternative civil service reached a 14-year high in 2025,
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Moscow Urges Russians to Leave Iran, Warning of Regional ‘Catastrophe’
Russia on Saturday condemned United States and Israeli strikes on Iran as a “dangerous adventure” that could spark “catastrophe” in
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