June 2016

So a few days ago Russian parliament called "Duma" has finnished its current session after four years after they were elected back in 2012. Now in 2016 there is a new election coming and this people would be changed at least in part by new faces. But here are some fun photos from the past four years. You won't be disappointed if you look inside.

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Russian Parliament – Duma in Photos

2016/06/28

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The Moscow Times Top Stories

2016/06/24

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2016/06/23

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'I Don't Want to Die': Harrowing Tales From Russia's Summer Camp

2016/06/22

Lipstick on a Bear: Russia Seeks to Impress at SPIEF

2016/06/22

Russian Mi-8 helicopter production pictures

2016/06/22

Russian blogger Zzhitel went to once being top secret military facility where legendary Soviet and now Russian MI-8 helicopters are being made. It is one of the most well spread helicopters in the world. Over 100 countries have them. This factory is 75 years old already. They do it all here - start with a project and then make final product - full production cycle. Also later make the service for the machines. Thanks to Zzhitel we can see it from inside!

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Russian Mi-8 helicopter production pictures

2016/06/22

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The Russian Guide to Brexit (Op-Ed)

2016/06/22

Brought to Heel - Russian Women, Stilettos and Stereotypes

2016/06/22

The Moscow Times Top Stories

2016/06/17

http://ift.tt/wAP9qB The Moscow Times is a daily English-language newspaper featuring objective, reliable news on business, politics and culture in Russia and the former Soviet Union (CIS). en Fri, 17 Jun 2016 20:42:19 +0300 http://ift.tt/1O0Qxis 330 291 Crimea Government Moves Swiftly to Join Russia http://ift.tt/1om5mkr http://ift.tt/1om5mkr By Ivan Nechepurenko <moscowtimes@themoscowtimes.com> http://ift.tt/1om5mkr Residents of Crimea remained divided Monday about the outcome of a weekend referendum in which voters chose overwhelmingly to split from Ukraine and join Russia, even as government agencies in the regional capital quickly moved to re-register themselves as organs of an independent state that will soon become subject to the authority of the Kremlin. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0400 http://ift.tt/1Ul2ogw By Ben Judah <moscowtimes@themoscowtimes.com> http://ift.tt/1Ul2ogw The results obtained by British political polling companies are not normally of interest to the great and the good of Washington, Brussels and Moscow. Thu, 16 Jun 2016 12:57:07 +0300 http://ift.tt/1V08IYc By Eva Hartog <moscowtimes@themoscowtimes.com> http://ift.tt/1V08IYc When, last month, a girl in Canada shared a photo on social media of her bloodied feet after a work shift in heels as a waitress, it triggered a wave of condemnation in the West. Fri, 17 Jun 2016 14:42:20 +0300 http://ift.tt/1UPiWgF By Daria Litvinova and Ola Cichowlas <moscowtimes@themoscowtimes.com> http://ift.tt/1UPiWgF In the closing minutes of the June 11 match in Marseilles, Vasily Berezutsky rose to head home the equalizing goal. What happened next made front-page news across the world. Wed, 15 Jun 2016 19:31:46 +0300 http://ift.tt/1PwqOiM By Sophia Guy-White and Maria Evdokimova <moscowtimes@themoscowtimes.com> http://ift.tt/1PwqOiM The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has decided to uphold its ban against Russia's track and field athletes, the federation announced Friday. Fri, 17 Jun 2016 18:04:32 +0300 http://ift.tt/28KCWZw The Moscow Times <moscowtimes@themoscowtimes.com> http://ift.tt/28KCWZw The second day of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum began on Friday, with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his European counterparts taking center stage. Fri, 17 Jun 2016 18:21:22 +0300 http://ift.tt/1Q532jJ By Eva Hartog <moscowtimes@themoscowtimes.com> http://ift.tt/1Q532jJ A day after the deadliest shooting rampage in U.S. history, Felix Glykman and his boyfriend went to the U.S. Embassy in Moscow. They were carrying with them a sign saying "Love Wins." Wed, 15 Jun 2016 19:34:59 +0300 http://ift.tt/1UAN9gY The Moscow Times <moscowtimes@themoscowtimes.com> http://ift.tt/1UAN9gY Russian performance artist Pyotr Pavlensky has appealed a recent court decision regarding his setting fire to the headquarters of the security services. Thu, 16 Jun 2016 16:56:26 +0300 http://ift.tt/1UQHrKu By Anastasia Bazenkova <moscowtimes@themoscowtimes.com> http://ift.tt/1UQHrKu The first day of St. Petersburg International Economic Forum kicked off on Thursday, with 10,000 visitors joining political and business leaders at Russia's biggest economic event of the year. Thu, 16 Jun 2016 19:50:38 +0300 http://ift.tt/1UAT5Gy The Moscow Times <moscowtimes@themoscowtimes.com> http://ift.tt/1UAT5Gy Three Russian football fans have been jailed in France following fan violence at the European Championships, the Interfax news agency reported Thursday. Thu, 16 Jun 2016 17:56:40 +0300 http://ift.tt/21qrBbj The Moscow Times <moscowtimes@themoscowtimes.com> http://ift.tt/21qrBbj The European Union has extended sanctions imposed on the Crimean peninsula for another year, a press release on the European Council website announced Friday. Fri, 17 Jun 2016 15:24:44 +0300 http://ift.tt/25ZOucl By Ola Cichowlas <moscowtimes@themoscowtimes.com> http://ift.tt/25ZOucl By June 19, President Vladimir Putin is expected to sign a decree that will officially kick-start the campaign season. Thu, 16 Jun 2016 14:45:20 +0300 http://ift.tt/1UPj93w By Peter Hobson <moscowtimes@themoscowtimes.com> http://ift.tt/1UPj93w In late May, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev inadvertently caught the mood of the nation. Wed, 15 Jun 2016 19:41:30 +0300 http://ift.tt/1UA23YE The Moscow Times <moscowtimes@themoscowtimes.com> http://ift.tt/1UA23YE Six Russian football fans have been arrested in the German city of Cologne after attacking three Spanish tourists, the RIA Novosti news agency reported Friday. Fri, 17 Jun 2016 14:21:25 +0300 http://ift.tt/1ZRcpni The Moscow Times <moscowtimes@themoscowtimes.com> http://ift.tt/1ZRcpni Members of the Russian State Duma have approved the third reading of a new bill requiring foreign IT companies to pay value added tax (VAT) on the sale of online content. Wed, 15 Jun 2016 18:17:14 +0300 http://ift.tt/28ENkSD The Moscow Times <moscowtimes@themoscowtimes.com> http://ift.tt/28ENkSD Russia's Central Bank has warned holders of the national Mir payment card that they could be vulnerable to cyber attacks, the RBC news website reported Wednesday. Wed, 15 Jun 2016 18:30:36 +0300 http://ift.tt/1YtdaUP The Moscow Times <moscowtimes@themoscowtimes.com> http://ift.tt/1YtdaUP The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) claimed Wednesday that hundreds of attempted doping tests have been thwarted by Russian authorities and athletes. Thu, 16 Jun 2016 12:17:09 +0300 http://ift.tt/1sJjPOO The Moscow Times <moscowtimes@themoscowtimes.com> http://ift.tt/1sJjPOO The head of Russia's state carrier Aeroflot has asked the Kremlin for harsher punishments against unruly passengers, the RBC news website reported Friday. Fri, 17 Jun 2016 16:42:48 +0300 http://ift.tt/1UQiBKF The Moscow Times <moscowtimes@themoscowtimes.com> http://ift.tt/1UQiBKF St. Petersburg Governor Georgy Poltavchenko has confirmed the naming of a city bridge after Chechnya's first president Akhmad Kadyrov despite widespread protests. Thu, 16 Jun 2016 13:33:45 +0300 http://ift.tt/1UcUsM9 The Moscow Times <moscowtimes@themoscowtimes.com> http://ift.tt/1UcUsM9 Russian forces have launched air strikes on United States-backed rebels battling the Islamic State in southern Syria, a senior U.S. defense official told Reuters. Fri, 17 Jun 2016 12:37:19 +0300 http://ift.tt/261srlK The Moscow Times <moscowtimes@themoscowtimes.com> http://ift.tt/261srlK A Russian LGBT nightclub recently attacked by Russian football fans has issued a list of recommended safety measures for its clients. Fri, 17 Jun 2016 17:27:54 +0300 http://ift.tt/23dEvuW The Moscow Times <moscowtimes@themoscowtimes.com> http://ift.tt/23dEvuW Russian Economic Development Minister Alexei Ulyukayev told journalists that Russia would not lift its counter-sanctions before Europe does. Thu, 16 Jun 2016 13:44:44 +0300 http://ift.tt/1tAvSyB By Anastasia Bazenkova <moscowtimes@themoscowtimes.com> http://ift.tt/1tAvSyB Activists have appealed to Moscow City Hall for permission to hold a rally for the victims of the homophobic mass-shooting at an Orlando gay bar. Fri, 17 Jun 2016 16:00:08 +0300 http://ift.tt/267g4RA The Moscow Times <moscowtimes@themoscowtimes.com> http://ift.tt/267g4RA Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed an official decree calling for elections in the lower house of Russian parliament to be held on Sept. 18. Fri, 17 Jun 2016 13:18:08 +0300 http://ift.tt/1Xr8Shx The Moscow Times <moscowtimes@themoscowtimes.com> http://ift.tt/1Xr8Shx France has moved to deport 20 Russian football fans, including Russian Fans' Union leader Alexander Shprygin over the violent clashes in Marseille. Thu, 16 Jun 2016 12:53:41 +0300 http://ift.tt/1Ou74Sf By Daria Litvinova and Katrin Scheib <moscowtimes@themoscowtimes.com> http://ift.tt/1Ou74Sf Fri, 17 Jun 2016 16:31:15 +0300 http://ift.tt/1YubIlg The Moscow Times <moscowtimes@themoscowtimes.com> http://ift.tt/1YubIlg Russia has agreed to give temporary asylum to a refugee from North Korea after he submitted his request for a fourth time. Thu, 16 Jun 2016 17:42:04 +0300 http://ift.tt/1YxzT25 The Moscow Times <moscowtimes@themoscowtimes.com> http://ift.tt/1YxzT25 Putin has questioned reports on fan clashes at the European football championships, saying that he "didn't understand how 200 Russian football fans could beat up thousands of English supporters." Fri, 17 Jun 2016 17:55:03 +0300

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Brought to Heel - Russian Women, Stilettos and Stereotypes

2016/06/17

United Russia: Same Game, New Tactics

2016/06/16

The Russian Guide to Brexit (Op-Ed)

2016/06/16

Russian Hooligans at Euro 2016 Threaten Kremlin's Goals

2016/06/15

Hanging in There: A Guide to Russia's Economy

2016/06/15

Soviet Sailors During Rest

2016/06/13

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In Soviet times sailors often used their ships surfaces as a playground and even sometimes as a beach like this Admiral Kuznetsov photo above. So let's see what the sailors were up to during their rest hours.

Soviet Sailors During Rest

2016/06/13

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Russian Guy Makes Steam Engine Powered Bicycle

2016/06/12

Actually, what he makes is a tricycle as it has got three wheels. But never the less it is a light framed vehicle which we usually think to be a modification of a bike. The most important thing in this thing is its steam engine. Yes, it runs on energy of burning coal or wood and boiling water. Oil crisis? High electric power costs? Total collapse of the grid? No worries, just go get some dry firewood from the nearest forest and you are good to go at pretty awesome high speeds. They definetly should put this thing into the next Mad Max movie!

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Russian Guy Makes Steam Engine Powered Bicycle

2016/06/12

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Lies, Damn Lies and Translation: Mucking With Quotes in Russian

2016/06/09

Russia Is Still Doping, German Documentary Claims

2016/06/09

Kremlin Calls New Doping Allegations 'Slanderous'

2016/06/08

Radical Russian Artist Pyotr Pavlensky Walks Free After Verdict

2016/06/08

Russian Abandoned City Verkhanaia Gubakha

2016/06/06

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This city name is Verhnaia Gubakha. It is located near Perm city. Guys, the bloggers, have visited the place and made some photos. So let's take a look. There are some drone photos and photos from inside. via

Russian Abandoned City Verkhanaia Gubakha

2016/06/06

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Ukrainian Orchestra Playing Game of Thrones Theme inside of the Steel Mill

2016/06/03

In Mariupol, Ukraine interesting concert has taken place. A musician collective known as a Lening chamber orchestra has played a song of their choice inside one of the huge rooms of Mariupol Steel Production Plant. The song they played was a theme from "Game of Thrones". It looked pretty interesting with flames of fire of real steel being produced bursting in the background and lighting their faces as they played. You can see it yourself on this video.

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