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A new analysis has said more than three times their number have actually died.
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Russians still resistant to immunisation, shunning even the homemade Sputnik V vaccine.
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Tripadvisor reveals the 10 countries where most fake paid reviews originate.
Russians urged to vaccinate as Covid cases and deaths reach record levels
Russia reported 1036 deaths and more than 36,000 new infections on Thursday.
On a Pacific island, Russia tests its battle plan on climate change
New York Times: Putin long dismissed global warming. Disasters prompted him to change.
As deaths rise, Russian doctors despair at low vaccine rate
The country has hovered near 1,000 reported deaths per day for weeks.
Apathy and wariness of Kremlin leaves Russians unvaccinated
New York Times: Russia's high death rate reflects risk of low vaccination numbers.
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Six of the world's best museums and galleries to visit virtually now, or in the future.
Vaccine-hesitant nation hits new death record
A nation that remains vaccine-sceptic recorded its highest ever number of daily deaths.
Michelin Tsars: Nine Moscow restaurants earn Russia's first awards
'There are a lot of stars in Moscow, but there have not been any Michelin stars yet'
Russian plane carrying skydivers crashes killing 16
A Russian plane crash has left 16 dead and 6 critically injured.
Fiona Hill, invisible to Trump and Putin, was always listening
Fiona Hill, a US expert on Russia, has a book out detailing her White House experiences.
Bolshoi performer crushed to death on stage in front of crowd
Investigators 'probing' circumstances surrounding the death of 37-year-old Yevgeny Kulesh.
Journalists from Philippines, Russia given Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded today to journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov.
Russian actor beats Tom Cruise to film in space
Russian actor Yulia Peresild overtakes Tom Cruise in the movie version of the space race.
Russia hits new record for daily Covid deaths
At only 28% vaccinated, Russia continues to record deaths after losing more than 200,000.
Gunman arrested after 8 die in shooting at Russian uni
A gunman opened fire in a university in the Russian city of Perm today.
Alien Weaponry's second album drops at midnight
Waipū band drop album tonight ahead of jetting off to perform internationally.
Rigged Russian vote unexpected to change anything
The Parliament will be sitting when Putin's term ends in 2024 when he'll decide his fate.
Vladimir Putin to self-isolate after Covid found in inner-circle
Asked if Putin tested negative for the virus, a Kremlin spokesman said "of course, yes".
Alexei Navalny on why 'Putin's regime' is doomed to collapse
New York Times: In first interview from jail, an upbeat Navalny discusses prison life.
Mum's agony: Newborn boy dies after doctor drops him from third floor window
The doctor allegedly killed her child. Now she has a message for the doctor responsible.
With Afghan collapse, Moscow takes charge in Central Asia
New York Times: Pakistan, China and Russia gained broad influence in security matters.
Russian media, politicians slam 'fraudulent' Tokyo Olympics
Wild, unfounded accusations have been flying ever since the Games came to an end.
NASA: Smoke reaches the North Pole for first time in history
Wildfires "a first in recorded history" say NASA and Copernicus.
Curiosity killed the bat: Record-breaking mammal mauled after 2000km flight
Tragic end to winged wonder who had the longest recorded migration from Britain.
Russia scoffs at Olympic ban: 'Let them listen to classical music'
New York Times: It's not hard to see through the thin fiction of the doping-related ban.
Russia's new module docked, then sent the Space Station spinning
New York Times: It took 45 minutes to get the situation under control.
Russia works on two new 'Doomsday planes'
Aircraft would be used by top officials as aerial command posts in a nuclear attack.
Who is 'ROC' and why are they winning so many Olympic medals?
A mysterious team is raking in Olympic medals. Meanwhile, Russia's MIA. Coincidence?
Russian airports closed by Siberian bushfires
Two amphibious BE-200ES planes were sent to fight the blaze.
Next Top Gun? Russia to unveil new fighter jet at Moscow's air show
New warplane hidden under tarpaulin before show's opening on Tuesday.
Russia's most aggressive ransomware group disappeared. It's unclear who disabled them
New York Times: The group's sites on the dark web suddenly disappeared.
Plane with 28 on board missing in Russia's Far East
Plane goes missing with 28 people on board in Russia's Far East region.