Moscow

Russia’s Central Bank lowered its key interest rate from 14.5% to 14.25% on June 19, 2026, marking its ninth consecutive cut since beginning a policy of monetary easing after hiking borrowing costs to a two-decade high to curb surging inflation. The 25-basis-point reduction signals a more cautious approach than analysts had anticipated, with most forecasters…

Two major gas station networks in Moscow are under investigation by Russia’s Federal Anti-Monopoly Service (FAS) for possible price gogging, as fuel costs in the capital continue to climb amid ongoing supply disruptions. Neftmagistral, which operates over 100 gas stations across Moscow and the surrounding region, and EuroTrans, owner of 57 Trassa-branded stations, have both…

Moscow’s sporting calendar reaches a key milestone today, June 13, 2026, as the Thunder Cup Triathlon kicks off its first stage at the prestigious Rowing Canal in Krylatskoye. This highly anticipated multisport event brings together athletes from across Russia for a demanding sprint-distance competition: a 750-meter swim, a 20-kilometer cycling leg, and a 5-kilometer run…

Thousands of running enthusiasts painted the city bright on June 7, 2026, as the annual Moscow Color Run returned to Kolomenskoye Park. The 5-kilometer fun run saw participants drenched in vibrant eco-friendly Holi powders as they sprinted, jogged, and danced through color zones spread across the scenic park grounds along the Moskva River. Photographs from…

Moscow will host the highly anticipated “Nochnoy Zabeg” (Night Run) on June 20, 2026, marking one of the most unique running events of the season. Organized as part of the city-wide “Leto v Moskve” (Summer in Moscow) program and supported by the Moscow Department of Sport, this nighttime 10-kilometer race offers runners a rare opportunity…

Moscow is kicking off a vibrant summer festival weekend from June 12 through June 14, 2026, as the city’s popular “Leto v Moskve” (Summer in Moscow) program returns with dozens of free events across the capital. From epic bogatyr-themed adventures to jazz concerts and sports activities, there’s something for everyone. Bogatyrskaya Zastava: Epic Hero Festival…

The much-anticipated Picnic Afishi x Sber festival has announced its fourth wave of artists, building excitement for the June 20, 2026 event at Moscow’s historic Kolomenskoye park. This year’s festival promises a packed lineup of Russian music stars, immersive attractions, and a vibrant festival atmosphere that draws thousands of visitors annually. New Artist Announcements The…

The fifth Moscow International Jazz Festival opened on June 8, 2026, with a spectacular premiere performance at the Tchaikovsky Concert Hall. People’s Artist of Russia Igor Butman and acclaimed actor Sergey Stepanchenko, accompanied by the Moscow Jazz Orchestra, presented a musical-literary production titled “Leonid Utyosov. Thank You, Heart!” — a tribute to the legendary Soviet…