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The Russians are an East Slavic ethnic group native to Eastern Europe, who share a common Russian ancestry, culture, and history. Russian; the most spoken Slavic language, is the shared mother tongue of the Russians—and Orthodox Christianity is their historical religion. They are the largest Slavic nation, as well as the largest European nation.

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Sputnik V maker's CEO blames media for Russians' vaccine hesitancy Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of the organization that makes Sputnik V, sits down with CNN’s Becky Anderson to discuss the Russian coronavirus vaccine and its standing around the world. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 05:07Published 4 days ago

U.S. to sanction Russia over Navalny - sources The United States is expected to impose sanctions to punish Russia for the poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny as early as Tuesday, two sources familiar with the matter said. Flora.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:32Published 6 days ago

Russians mark sixth anniversary of opposition figure Nemtsov's killing Nemtsov was an outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, and his killing on February 27, 2015, was seen as a blow to forces opposing the country's longtime leader. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 1 week ago

Thousands mark sixth anniversary of slain Kremlin critic Boris Nemtsov Thousands of Russians, as well as some western diplomats, have marked the sixth anniversary of the assassination of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:05Published 1 week ago

Russians reconstruct Romanov family's last journey Tourists curious about Russia's imperial past can now ride on a special train running through the Ural mountains along the route traveled by some members of the royal family before their execution in.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:56Published 2 weeks ago

Russians show Navalny support on Valentine's Day Supporters of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny held gatherings in residential courtyards across Russia on Sunday despite warnings that they could be arrested. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:53Published 3 weeks ago

The faces of Russia's pro-Navalny protests Tens of thousands of Russians have taken to the streets in recent weeks after the jailing of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny despite the risk of being detained. Here are some of the people who took part.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:27Published on February 8, 2021

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny sent to prison by Moscow court A Moscow court has ordered Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to prison on charges that he violated the terms of his probation.Mr Navalny, who is the most prominent critic of president Vladimir.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:41Published on February 2, 2021

On GPS: Russians take to the streets Julia Ioffe & Alexander Gabuev join Fareed to break down the widespread protests that have followed the arrest of Russian dissident Alexey Navalny. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 06:08Published on January 31, 2021

Young Russians emboldened to speak up against Putin Supporters of Russia’s opposition leader Alexey Navalny gear up for more protests as the nation’s youth grow more empowered to speak up against President Vladimir Putin. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 02:27Published on January 27, 2021

Kremlin critic's investigation into Putin is going viral in Russia Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny and his Anti-Corruption Foundation released an investigation into Russian President Vladimir Putin’s wealth, offering Russians a look into what they allege is.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 02:52Published on January 24, 2021

Russians submerge in frozen waters to mark Epiphany The Russian President takes part in a traditional Orthodox ritual to mark the feast of Epiphany every year. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published on January 19, 2021

Russians dip into ice-cold water for Epiphany Dozens of Russian enthusiasts braved freezing cold in the city of Istra in Moscow region to mark the Russian Orthodox Epiphany. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:53Published on January 19, 2021

Navalny urges Russians to 'take to the streets' over jailing Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:50Published on January 18, 2021

Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny urges Russians to take to streets Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:00Published on January 18, 2021

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Putin critic Navalny used court appearance as rallying call to Russians - he didn't hold back Alexei Navalny battled for his life through a novichok-induced coma and he made it through. Sky News - Published on February 2, 2021
Viral TikTok videos call on young Russians to stage illegal pro-Navalny protests Momentum is building in Russia for widespread protests this weekend in support of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Sky News - Published on January 22, 2021
Navalny urges Russians to 'take to the streets' after detainment order Putin critic Alexei Navalny has urged Russians to "take to the streets" after a judge ordered he be detained for at least 30 days. Sky News - Published on January 18, 2021

Russians Getting COVID-19 Vaccine Instructed Not to Drink Alcohol Russia's vodka industry is taking a major hit -- leaders over there are telling citizens to lay off the sauce when they get the coronavirus vaccine. Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova says Russians.. TMZ.com - Published on December 9, 2020
Putin appeals to Russians' core values as vote on extending term looms President Vladimir Putin appealed to what he termed Russians' core values on Friday, the country's national day, as he sought to rally support for a vote on constitutional reforms that could.. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020
Russians bypass coronavirus travel ban via Belarus, say transport sources Russians are using Belarus as a springboard to travel abroad as their country's international borders remain largely closed as part of efforts to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, transport.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020

Russians use black humour to lift spirits during coronavirus crisis Russians are drawing on their taste for black humour to help raise morale during the coronavirus crisis. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020
Russia reopens borders for its nationals to work, study and get treatment abroad Russians needing to work, study or care for relatives abroad are to be allowed to resume international travel for the first time since late March, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said on Monday,.. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020
Russians rush to public bath after lockdown without hot water Russian women flocked to their small town's "banya" or public steam sauna when it reopened after the coronavirus lockdown, for the luxury of hot water after going without for six weeks. Reuters - Published on May 30, 2020
Private jet demand rises as wealthy Russians spend lockdown in West Some private jet companies have seen a rise in demand from wealthy Russians who want to spend time in the West during the coronavirus crisis but who were unable to take commercial flights amid tight.. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020

Russia to halt flights bringing Russians home overnight on Friday: Ifax cites sources Russia will suspend all flights bringing Russians home from abroad from Friday night, the Interfax news agency cited sources as saying, without giving a reason. Reuters - Published on April 3, 2020
Russians seek refuge from coronavirus in dacha country homes Russians have long relied on dachas - out-of-town cottages with plots of land - as a source of refuge and food during times of political and economic turmoil. Reuters - Published on March 30, 2020
Poll finds Russians split over allowing Putin to extend rule Russia is sharply divided over a constitutional change that would allow President Vladimir Putin to extend his rule until 2036, an opinion poll published on Friday has found. Reuters - Published on March 27, 2020	Virus-spooked Russians hoard trusty staple that is cheap and filling: buckwheat Russians spooked by the coronavirus epidemic have started hoarding a trusty national staple that has helped them get through multiple crises in their troubled history: buckwheat. Reuters - Published on March 18, 2020
Judge says downing of MH17 'almost incomprehensible' as murder trial begins Three Russians and a Ukrainian went on trial in absentia in the Dutch capital on Monday charged with murder in the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in 2014, killing all 298 passengers and.. Reuters - Published on March 9, 2020	Cape Verde court finds Russians guilty in record cocaine bust The Russian captain and crew of a cargo ship captured last year in Cape Verde with the biggest cocaine haul ever seized in the country were found guilty of drug trafficking and sentenced to jail on.. Reuters - Published on February 28, 2020
Russia's Putin agrees to hold nationwide vote on constitutional changes on April 22: Ifax President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday agreed to hold a nationwide vote to allow Russians to have their say on a raft of changes to the country's constitution on April 22, the Interfax news agency.. Reuters - Published on February 26, 2020	Bulgaria names Russians charged with poisoning linked to Skripal case Bulgarian prosecutors on Friday named the three Russians they have charged with the attempted murder of three Bulgarians whose poisoning is being investigated for possible links with the 2018.. Reuters - Published on February 21, 2020
Two more Russians on cruise ship off Japan have coronavirus: embassy Another two Russian nationals aboard a quarantined cruise ship docked near Tokyo have been diagnosed with coronavirus, Russia's embassy in Japan said on Thursday. Reuters - Published on February 20, 2020	Russians head to Turkey for talks on Syria's Idlib offensive -minister Russian officials will arrive in Turkey on Saturday for talks aimed at stopping the Syrian government's offensive in Syria's northwestern Idlib region and halt a humanitarian catastrophe there,.. Reuters - Published on February 7, 2020
U.S. 'very worried' about Syrian government assault in Idlib, calls on Russia to stop The United States is "very very worried" about the escalation in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib, led by an assault by Syrian government forces and supported by Russians, and was also seeing.. Reuters - Published on February 5, 2020	Russians start two-week virus quarantine after return from Wuhan Scores of Russians began two weeks of quarantine and coronavirus tests in a camp in Siberia on Wednesday after being flown home from China's Wuhan, the city at the epicenter of an outbreak of the.. Reuters - Published on February 5, 2020
First Russians return home from Wuhan, to be quarantined for two weeks Russia on Wednesday flew home its first group of 78 citizens from China's Wuhan, the epicenter of a coronavirus outbreak, and plans to quarantine them for two weeks in a camp in Siberia while they are.. Reuters - Published on February 5, 2020	Russia reports first coronavirus cases, restricts China air travel Russia reported its first two cases of coronavirus on Friday and restricted direct flights to China, its biggest trade partner, as Russians complained of rising prices for medical masks and anti-virus.. Reuters - Published on January 31, 2020
No kissing or hugging, watchdog advises Russians amid virus fears Russia's consumer health watchdog advised people on Friday to refrain from greeting each other with handshakes, kisses or hugs and to wear medical masks in crowded public places to try to stop China's.. Reuters - Published on January 31, 2020	Swiss uncovered suspected Davos spy plot by Russian 'plumbers': paper Swiss officials foiled an apparent spying operation by Russians posing as plumbers in Davos, site of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting, a newspaper reported on Tuesday, but police did not.. Reuters - Published on January 21, 2020
Russia's Putin: Russians fighting in Libya do not represent the state Russian President Vladimir Putin, asked on Saturday whether mercenaries known as the Wagner Group, were fighting in Libya, said that if there are Russians in Libya, they are not representing the.. Reuters - Published on January 11, 2020	U.S. charges two Russians in international hacking, malware conspiracy Two Russian residents have been criminally charged in the United States over an alleged multi-year, international scheme to steal money and property by using malware to hack into computers, according.. Reuters - Published on December 5, 2019
Germany expels two Russians in dispute over killing of Georgian in Berlin Germany said on Wednesday it had expelled two Russian embassy employees in protest over what it said was Moscow's lack of cooperation in an investigation into the murder of a Georgian man in Berlin. Reuters - Published on December 4, 2019	Russia offers job to Maria Butina, woman convicted by U.S. of being an agent In her first public appearance since being deported by U.S. authorities who had jailed her for being a Russian agent, Maria Butina was on Monday offered a job by Moscow to defend Russians imprisoned.. Reuters - Published on November 18, 2019
Lithuania pardons Russians sentenced for espionage, paving way to spy swap Lithuania's president on Friday pardoned two Russians jailed for espionage and Russia said it would reciprocate the move by releasing two Lithuanians, paving the way for a possible three-way spy swap.. Reuters - Published on November 15, 2019	U.S. targets two Russians with election-related sanctions The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on two Russians it said were tied to the Internet Research Agency, a Russian "troll farm" that was indicted by then-U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller for.. Reuters - Published on September 30, 2019
Russians set to rally to demand release of jailed protesters Russian opposition leaders expect thousands of people to attend a rally on Sunday demanding the release of protesters jailed in what Kremlin opponents says is a campaign to stifle dissent. Reuters - Published on September 29, 2019	Trump told Russians in 2017 he was not concerned about election meddling: Washington Post President Donald Trump told two Russian officials in a 2017 meeting that he was not concerned about Moscow's meddling in the U.S. election, which prompted White House officials to limit access to the.. Reuters - Published on September 28, 2019
Thousands of Russians rally to demand free elections Thousands of Russians took to the streets of central Moscow on Saturday to demand free elections to the capital's city legislature on Sept. 8, defying a ban which has been enforced with violent.. Reuters - Published on August 31, 2019	Italy's Salvini denies his League party took money from Russians Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini on Wednesday denied a media report that his far-right League party had sought millions of euros from Russian investors via a secret oil deal. Reuters - Published on July 10, 2019
Putin rejects conclusions of investigation into downing of Flight MH17 President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia disagreed with the conclusions of an international investigation that named three Russians and a Ukrainian this week as suspects in the downing of.. Reuters - Published on June 20, 2019	Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17: Four, including three Russians, charged with murder in downing of passenger plane over Ukraine Prosecutors announced murder charges against four men, three of them Russians and the fourth a Ukranian separatist, in the missile attack that blew Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 over Ukraine Firstpost - Published on June 19, 2019
Britain says Russia must cooperate fully with MH17 prosecution Britain said Russia must cooperate fully with the murder prosecution of three Russians and a Ukrainian for downing Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine in July 2014, killing 298 people.. Reuters - Published on June 19, 2019	Russians, Ukrainian to face murder charges over downing of flight MH17 Three Russians and a Ukrainian will face murder charges for the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine which killed 298 people, in a trial to start in the Netherlands next.. Reuters - Published on June 19, 2019