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Fifty years ago today, Yuly Rybakov and fellow dissident artist Oleg Volkov painted the wall of the Peter and Paul Fortress with a phrase that became a symbol of resistance to Soviet rule: “You may crucify freedom, but the human soul knows no shackles.”

‘Art Always Tells the Truth’: Yuly Rybakov on Soviet Protests, Repressions and Russia’s Future - The Moscow TimesYuly Rybakov is a Soviet-era dissident artist, human rights activist and former Russian lawmaker whose life has been shaped by his country’s history.www.themoscowtimes.com

#OpEd The war in Ukraine is often compared to the trenches and desolate landscapes of World War One. But there are political parallels, as well, argues historian Konstantin Gaivoronsky.

Putin Can Learn 3 Big Lessons From World War One - The Moscow TimesOpinion | It has become commonplace to compare the war in Ukraine to World War I, with its desolate blasted landscapes and grinding trench warfare.www.themoscowtimes.com

Russia’s wartime borrowing boom, which helped prop up the sanctions-hit economy, has left its banking sector increasingly vulnerable as high interest rates and slowing growth make it harder for companies and households to repay their debts.

Could Russia's Wartime Debt Boom Trigger a Banking Crisis? - The Moscow TimesRussia’s wartime borrowing boom, which helped prop up the economy following Western sanctions, has left the country’s banking sector increasingly vulnerable as high interest rates and slowing growth m...www.themoscowtimes.com

With the summer holidays in full swing, economic uncertainty and risks posed by Ukrainian drone strikes are reshaping how Russians are spending their long-awaited vacations.

For Russians, a Summer Vacation Abroad Is Now a Luxury Few Can Afford - The Moscow TimesWith the summer holidays in full swing, economic uncertainty and risks posed by Ukrainian drone strikes are reshaping how Russians are spending their long-awaited vacations.  Residents of major cities...www.themoscowtimes.com

In a video recorded in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the anti-war politician said he was “alive and free. But sadly, not yet in Russia.”

Boris Nadezhdin Leaves Russia - The Moscow TimesOpposition politician Boris Nadezhdin announced Monday that he has left Russia, days after he was forced to suspend his bid to run in parliamentary elections this September amid mounting pressure from...www.themoscowtimes.com

The test flight comes days after President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to the Siberian plant where the plane is assembled.

First Production Model of Russia’s MC-21 Jet Completes Maiden Flight - The Moscow TimesThe mass-production model of Russia’s flagship MC-21 passenger jet has completed its first test flight, its manufacturer, the United Aircraft Corporation, said on Monday, days after President Vladimir...www.themoscowtimes.com

Securing a state-funded university place has long allowed talented applicants to obtain prestigious degrees and access better career opportunities. But critics say the Ukraine war has upended that system by prioritizing soldiers and their children.

'It's Like Winning at Roulette': War Quotas Squeeze Russian Students Out of Free University Spots - The Moscow Times"SVO children, f*** you, let me get into university," a Russian teenager says in a TikTok video, using the Kremlin-sanctioned term for the war in Ukraine.www.themoscowtimes.com

The military and Transportation Ministry have set up a task force to reroute freight, protect commercial ships and shift cargo flows to alternative transit modes.

Russia Steps Up Ship Protection in Black Sea as Attacks Threaten Grain Exports - The Moscow TimesRussia's Transportation Ministry said Monday that it was stepping up protection of ships in the Azov-Black Sea basin while also developing alternative cargo routes, in a move that follows a sharp esca...www.themoscowtimes.com

Authorities said at least three people were wounded in the attack on Wildberries, the latest in Ukraine’s campaign against the company.

Ukrainian Attacks Kill 3 in Crimea and Set Wildberries Warehouse in Vladimir Region Ablaze - The Moscow TimesAt least three people were killed in overnight Ukrainian attacks on annexed Crimea, local authorities said Monday morning, while the online retailer Wildberries said drones struck yet another one of i...www.themoscowtimes.com

Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least two people in regions along Russia's Volga River overnight, hitting targets including a warehouse belonging to Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer. www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/02/u...

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Daily reports published by Kyiv's air force showed Russia launched 376 missiles at Ukraine during the month — more than twice the number fired in June.

Russia Fired Record Number of Missiles at Ukraine in July – AFP analysis - The Moscow TimesRussia fired a record number of missiles at Ukraine in July, an AFP analysis of Ukrainian air force data published Saturday showed, as Kyiv renewed its call for anti-ballistic defenses.www.themoscowtimes.com

Rosatom, Russia's state-owned nuclear power operator, said at least two Ukrainian drones struck the “Yanina” cargo vessel as it sailed near the Russian port of Novorossiysk.

Ukraine Sinks Russian-Owned Container Ship in Black Sea, Rosatom Says - The Moscow TimesUkrainian drones sank a Russian-owned container ship in the Black Sea early Saturday, forcing its 17-member crew to abandon the vessel, the ship's owner said.www.themoscowtimes.com

Russia pounded Ukraine's capital Kyiv with ballistic missiles on Saturday, killing at least nine people and wounding 28 others, including four children, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.

Russia Pounds Kyiv With Missiles, Killing At Least 9 - The Moscow TimesRussia pounded Ukraine's capital Kyiv with ballistic missiles on Saturday, killing at least nine people and wounding 28 others, including four children, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.www.themoscowtimes.com

Zhanna Nemtsova faces charges of organizing the activities of an “undesirable” organization.

Moscow Court Orders Detention of Boris Nemtsov’s Daughter in Absentia - The Moscow TimesA Moscow court on Friday ordered the pre-trial arrest in absentia of Zhanna Nemtsova, the daughter of the late Kremlin critic Boris Nemtsov.www.themoscowtimes.com

Yabloko chairman Nikolai Rybakov accused election officials of systematically targeting the party because it “opposes the authorities and defends residents and the city of St. Petersburg.”

Central Election Commission Bars Yabloko Candidates From St. Petersburg Ballot - The Moscow TimesRussia’s Central Election Commission (CEC) on Friday upheld its St.www.themoscowtimes.com

Starting Aug. 1, voice calls, messaging, file transfers and other digital services within Max will be free of charge for subscribers of MTS, MegaFon, Beeline and T2.

Russian Mobile Carriers Waive Data Fees for State-Backed Max Messenger - The Moscow TimesMajor mobile carriers in Russia have agreed to zero-rate data usage for the domestic Max messenger, the app’s developer VK announced Friday, marking the latest push to steer users toward the state-app...www.themoscowtimes.com

Under the proposed arrangement, Kazakh facilities would process Russian oil to cover local market needs while returning a portion of the refined gasoline and diesel back to Russia.

Kazakhstan in Talks to Refine Russian Crude Oil Amid Fuel Shortages - The Moscow TimesKazakhstan’s energy ministry is in negotiations with the Russian government to refine Russian crude oil and ship a portion of the resulting petroleum products back to Russia, Reuters reported Thursday...www.themoscowtimes.com

Opinion: The Moscow Times' survival is primarily thanks to the professionalism and corporate culture that Derk fostered, publisher Alexander Gubsky writes.

When Corporate Culture Works: In Memory of Derk Sauer - The Moscow TimesOpinion | Exactly one year ago, Derk Sauer, the founder of The Moscow Times, passed away.www.themoscowtimes.com

With the summer holidays in full swing, economic uncertainty and risks posed by Ukrainian drone strikes are reshaping how Russians are spending their long-awaited vacations.

For Russians, a Summer Vacation Abroad Is Now a Luxury Few Can Afford - The Moscow TimesWith the summer holidays in full swing, economic uncertainty and risks posed by Ukrainian drone strikes are reshaping how Russians are spending their long-awaited vacations.  Residents of major cities...www.themoscowtimes.com

Local authorities did not identify the energy site, but NASA fire monitoring showed several active fires at a major Lukoil-operated oil refinery.

Ukraine Hits Wildberries Logistics Center and Energy Facility in Volgograd - The Moscow TimesA Ukrainian drone attack set fire to an energy facility and a warehouse belonging to Wildberries in the southern Volgograd region, local authorities and the online retailer said Friday morning.  Volgo...www.themoscowtimes.com