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A woman works at a news-stand in the Moscow metro.

The Moscow News that we knew is going away

Global Politics

Journalist Natalia Antonova reflects on why she decided to leave her job as an editor of the Moscow News as the publication embarks on a major transformation.Journalist Natalia Antonova reflects on why she decided to leave her job as an editor of the Moscow News as the publication embarks on a major transformation.

Children pose for a picture outside of the Sochi Olympic Park.

The Sochi Olympics project a happier, friendlier Russia. Locals wish that were true

Arts, Culture & Media

Jobs women can’t do in Russia

Soviet Era Dark Humor Makes a Comeback

Global Politics
The World

World in Words – poet Sergei Mikhalkov

The World

Ukrainian roots of Jewish humor

Arts, Culture & Media

Modern Jewish New York humor has its roots in Eastern Europe. It’s said if you want to go to where funny was born, go to Odessa, the Ukrainian city on the Black Sea. That’s what The World’s Jason Margolis did recently.

The World

Global hit: Russian rock

Arts, Culture & Media

Marco Werman profiles the Russian rock group, Auktyon. The band has just released it’s first CD in 12 years called, “Girls Sing”.