Novaya Gazeta

«This is our Stalingrad»

The village of Shies today is the hottest spot on the map of environmental protests in Russia. Locals and activists are standing together against the construction of a landfill for Moscow's garbage and promise to stand there until the end.
April 04, 2019

Siding for the Valley of Glory

In Murmansk region, historical and cultural monuments are removed from state protection. It is against the law - but it is beneficial for the owners.
April 01, 2019

Pomor Partisans fighting Moscow trash

The war against the importation of Moscow garbage in the Arkhangelsk region and the Komi Republic is heating up.
March 25, 2019

«Inhale this holiday greeting»

In the Murmansk region, the concentration of sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere was measured at ten times more than the reasonable safety limit.
March 15, 2019

Testimony against the governor

Former vice-governor of the Murmansk region, Igor Babenko, testified in court against Marina Kovtun.
February 26, 2019

Together for nature

Russians are embracing environmental protest
February 21, 2019

Reindeer under fire in Sámi lands

In the Murmansk region, reindeer pastures and wintering grounds for breeding animals have been leased to VIP hunters
February 19, 2019

Three Russian Air Force jets lost on training flights in one week

January 28, 2019

A new life for the Czar

Residents of Murmansk are divided into two hostile camps because someone decided to rename the local airport Nikolai II.
December 19, 2018

«Forgive us, fighters, for what's going on here»

Murmansk region search teams are fighting with a lack of consciousness and with officials.
November 07, 2018

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