Russia has declared Sunday a national day of mourning after a group of armed men on Friday night killed 133 people and wounded 152 others outside of Moscow.
We asked Muscovites who they thought stood to gain from the attack and whether they felt safe despite assurances by the authorities to heighten security measures.
Vladimir Putin's victory in the 2024 presidential race was never in doubt, with his major opponents in exile, imprisoned or dead. Russian election authorities said Putin won more than 87% of the vote.
But we asked people in Moscow if they really believe the official results.
Presidential Elections in Russia: Past, Present, Putin
On March 17, Putin is set to be elected president of Russia for yet another six years in office, despite launching a devastating war against Ukraine and letting opposition politician Alexei Navalny die in prison.
Since coming to power in 2000, Putin has ruled the country in an increasingly authoritarian way. Elections in Russia have since become a farce, a kind of political theatre or circus that has little to do with democracy. How did this come about? When was democracy lost in Russia — or was it perhaps an empty letter from the very start? What purposes do elections serve in Russia's political system if not the election of the country's leaders?
In a joint event, the International Institute of Social History and The Moscow Times reflected on Russia's presidential elections, past, present and future.
With presentations by IISH researcher Gijs Kessler and TV Rain presenter Mikhail Fishman, followed by a panel discussion with Moscow Times editor-in-chief Samantha Berkhead, Moscow Times publisher Alexander Gubsky, and Free Russia NL board member Kristina Petrasova.
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Muscovites React to Alexei Navalny's Death
Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's most prominent domestic critic, died in an Arctic prison on Friday at age 47, sparking outrage and an outpouring of tributes from his supporters — while President Vladimir Putin stayed silent.
We asked people on the streets of Moscow to share their reactions to his death.
What Do Muscovites Think of Tucker Carlson's Putin Interview?
Former Fox News star Tucker Carlson caused a stir last week when he traveled to Moscow to interview President Vladimir Putin.
While the rare interview was primarily aimed at Western audiences, Russian state media and authorities have also been eager to promote the two-hour talk to the Russian public. We asked people on the streets of Moscow what they thought of the interview.
Vox Pop: Vladimir Putin on Thursday expressed his "condolences" over a plane crash that is said to have killed Yevgeny Prigozhin.
While there hasn't been an official confirmation of the Wagner chief's death, many suspect he was assassinated. We asked people on the streets of Moscow what they think👇
Russia's ruble has taken a beating in recent weeks, triggering concerns that it could set off an inflationary spiral and panic in domestic financial markets.
But what do Russians on the streets of Moscow think about the ruble's decline? We asked them👇
Vox Pop: What Do Russians Think of Prigozhin's Rebellion?
Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin aborted his revolt against Russia's leadership and now faces exile in Belarus. But as the mercenary outfit rapidly advanced on the Russian capital over the weekend, it was difficult to know where events were headed.
On Saturday, we spoke to people in Moscow about the unfolding situation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin gave strongly worded comments on Russians who he says betray their country by holding a pro-Western worldview:
Dozens have been killed so far and many Ukrainians are fleeing to neighboring countries to the West
Donetsk and Kyiv react after Russia's recognition of independence
Donetsk and Kyiv react after Russia's separatist recognition
Russian Man Takes 'Iceberg Car' for a Drive
A man in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk froze his car for five days — as an experiment
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus on Tuesday
Art Installation Paints the Snow Red Outside Moscow
Stray Russian Cat Joins Local Fire Department
Semyon the cat takes his job — which mainly consists of wearing a uniform and lounging around the fire station — very seriously.
Putin and Lukashenko Hit the Ice in Hockey Match After Talks
Putin scored seven goals, while Lukashenko scored 2.
Ridley Scott Slams Russian Film Critic's 'Last Duel' Remark
Way harsh.
Russian Football Fans Detained After 'Pyrotechnic Show' in the Stands
CSKA Moscow fans pulled out the pyrotechnics at the end of Sunday's losing match against Zenit, sparking more than 400 detentions.
