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Chaos, Anger In Kyiv Amid Coronavirus Subway Closure

There were overcrowded buses and furious commuters in the Ukrainian capital after a decision to close down the city's subway network.

Dozens Arrested In Moscow Pickets Against 'Political Repression'

Dozens of people holding single-person pickets near the Moscow headquarters of Russia’s Federal Security Service have been detained by Moscow police, including a prominent human rights activist. 

Years Of Denial: Putin Said Repeatedly He Would Not Change Constitution

Over his many years in power, Russian President Vladimir Putin repeatedly denied that he would change the constitution so that he could remain in office longer – but now he says it’s OK. Here’s a look back at his previous statements that are at odds with what he is saying now.

Putin For Life? Russian President's Critics Long On Denunciations, Short On Solutions

'Dictatorship' -- Critics Slam Vote Enabling Putin To Run For President Again

A vote in Russia's parliament removes constitutional obstacles to Vladimir Putin remaining in power as long as he wishes, according to political scientists and opposition figures.

MH17 Trial: Russia Pushes Back Against Notion That It's The Defendant

My Cows Need A Pedi: Siberian Mechanic Finds His Calling With The Herd

A car mechanic in Siberia has found a new calling: giving cows pedicures. And it has helped reverse a fall in milk production at a local dairy.

A Journalist-Turned-Barista Dreams Big

Unknown Belarus' premiere episode takes a look at the country's largest agricultural bazaar, Minsk's Komarovsky market, popularly known as Komarovka, and the stories of the people who work here.

Coronavirus Tears At Ties On Russia-China Border

Trade, study, and tourism have ground to a halt between the Russian city of Blagoveshchensk and the Chinese city of Heihe since Russia closed the border amid coronavirus fears.

Jamming With Junk: Ukrainian Craftsman Transforms Trash Into Music

People around the world have learned the virtues of recycling, but a craftsman in Kyiv goes much further. He upcycles discarded furniture into musical instruments.

Putin Seeks To Enshrine Same-Sex Marriage Ban In Russian Constitution

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent constitutional amendments to the lower house of parliament for a crucial second reading.

Moscow’s Nemtsov Memorial March Takes Aim At President Putin, Constitutional Reform

Thousands Rally In Moscow To Mark Nemtsov Killing Anniversary

Thousands of people have marched in Moscow to mark the anniversary of the killing of Boris Nemtsov, a vocal Kremlin critic and former deputy prime minister who was gunned down five years ago near the Kremlin. Smaller events took place in St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, and other Russian cities.

Thousands Rally In Moscow, Other Russian Cities To Mark Anniversary Of Nemtsov Killing

Thousands of people have gathered in Moscow and other Russian cities to mark the anniversary of the killing of Boris Nemtsov, a vocal Kremlin critic and former deputy prime minister who was gunned down five years ago near the Kremlin.

Cold Case: How The Death Of Boris Nemtsov Was Investigated

Prague Names Square After Slain Russian Opposition Leader Nemtsov

The city of Prague has renamed a square in front of Russia's embassy in the Czech capital as Boris Nemtsov Square. The honor, on the fifth anniversary of the Russian opposition leader's assassination in Moscow, follows similar tributes in Washington and Vilnius.

Russian Political Hit: Five Years On, Nemtsov's Killing Remains A Mystery

The killing of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov on February 27, 2015, shocked pro-democracy advocates around the world. Despite the conviction of five men for carrying out a contract hit, the biggest question has yet to be answered: Who ordered his killing?

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Siberian Ice Swimmer Shows How To Love Life At 70

It’s not often that a septuagenarian slips on a swimsuit to head into Siberia‘s snow and ice. But for 70-year-old champion ice swimmer Zinaida Bulygina, swimming in a frozen river is all about embracing life.

Ukraine Blames Political Provocation For Violent Protest Against China Evacuees