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Irish dance world champions to set Moscow alight Their dance is the synergy of the soul and the body, which draws audiences like a moth to a flame.

Depeche Mode returns to Russia Depeche Mode is coming to Russia to perform their latest album. While tickets for their two gigs in St. Pete and Moscow were booked long in advance, you can still try to get through to see the legends.

Historama, February 2 Tuesday’s Historama marks the 67th anniversary since Soviet troops defeated Nazi forces at the Stalingrad Battle. World War Two Veterans paid tribute to the fallen Soviet defenders of the city, now called Volgograd.

“Russia is a rich land for would-be Shakespeares” – actor Actor and founder of the Anglo-Russian theatre, Chris Karle, who came to Russia 14 years ago, was so excited with the local film and theatrical industry that he decided never to return home.

Police to “bury” important witnesses The Russian police have confessed to employing unusual tactics in their witness protection program, which include staging the deaths of witnesses and their further “resurrection”, in order to confuse criminals.

Skiing for charity in Moscow Moscow is hosting the Russian Challenge Cross Country ski competition, but this time round all the physical exertion is for charity.

Street sweeping brings dividends If you are looking for something to sweep you away from Moscow’s snow and rain, why not try… sweeping streets?

Through a truly Russian eye… Works by the finalists of “Best of Russia” – the all-Russian annual open photo-project – are now available for the public to see at a major exhibition at Moscow’s Winzavod Contemporary Art Center.

Moscow Traffic: a one way street? City authorities are considering a somewhat controversial plan to make all traffic inside the garden ring one way and also banning traffic from the city center.

Food should be good – and only local Russian store shelves are about to see the domestic brands ousting their foreign competitors, with a new state program aimed at guaranteeing food security.

Russia’s latest population growth in danger of long-term decline Russia's population increased last year to 142 million - its first growth in a decade and a half. But according to a recent UN report, it could shrink by 20% before 2050.

Historama, February 1 The birth of one of the most successful expats working in Russia in the 19th Century, the tragic story of Solovetskiy Monastery, and the opening the first Soviet saving office – events to be remembered on February 1.

Caviar - the history of Russia’s national delicacy Elite entrée in the past, national symbol in the ’90s, a pretext to arrest today - caviar, Russia’s black gold, has a long and thrilling history.

Premieres of the Mariinsky kick off in Moscow The Golden Mask theater festival is launching its traditional program “the Mariinsky premiers in Moscow".

Deceptive numbers – Russia get 1st place for pending human rights cases Russia has the dubious honor of having the largest number of pending complaints filed against it in the European Court of Human Rights in 2009. But some say that the figures are worse than they look.

Historama, January 29 Postal service, Russia’s law and Ivan the Terrible had important breakthroughs on this day down through the centuries.

Economic crimes, demolished houses grab expats’ attention This week, Russia’s battle against surging economic crimes, demolished houses on Moscow’s north end and the success of British tennis player Andy Murray are discussed at John Donne’s bar.

Conflict over demolishing homes heats up Moscow streets The residents of the Rechnik settlement in the Russian capital, doomed to demolition by Moscow government, have blocked traffic on the city's main street in an unsanctioned protest.

A walk around Chekhov’s Moscow On January 29, Russia will mark the 150th anniversary of its most cherished storyteller, Anton Chekhov, so RT has decided to guide you through the most important Chekhov locations in Moscow.

Historama, January 28 From the death of Peter the Great to the great discovery of Antarctica – Historama takes a look at January 28 in Russia’s history.

KHL: that baby sure can run Life's such a funny picture You ask - Russian FM answers Oh, that charming Sophie and her questions.

Historama, January 27 A folklore collector, a legendary ballet dancer and a liberal reformer are the heroes of tonight's Historama.

Second WWII memorial dismantled in Georgia Another monument to the heroes of WWII has been dismantled in Georgia, reports the country’s opposition Movement for a Fair Georgia.

Baikal region faces stampede of antelopes Authorities in Siberia’s Baikal region are facing an emergency on the border with Mongolia caused by a mass influx of wild antelopes.

Yearly anticyclone traps air over Moscow, difficult time breathing for some Some Moscow residents have been finding that with the deep winter freeze, it’s become increasingly difficult to breathe.

A touch of Japanese flavor for a Russian fish A lightly roasted codfish seasoned with a Japanese bouillon and served with mussels, tomatoes and lettuce makes for a yummy combination. Find out how to make this seafood delight with RT.

A bittersweet day: St. Petersburg marks the lifting of the WWII blockade The citizens of St Petersburg (formerly Leningrad) call January 27 “Little Victory Day”. On this day 66 years ago, the Red army lifted one of the longest and toughest sieges in modern history, the Leningrad Blockade.

Village demolition drama near boiling point in posh Moscow district Controversy surrounding a luxury development in Western Moscow has reached the boiling point as residents of Rechnik settlement are protesting city hall's attempts to evict them from their homes.

Mixology – cocktails with a difference These days visitors of one of Moscow’s bars can explore the newly-founded science called “mixology”.

American artist finds inspiration in Russia American artist and sculptor Frank Williams came to Russia 17 years ago and never left, finding inspiration not only in the local culture, but also in the way of life.

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