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The Man Walking Alone Across Russia
Andrei Sharashkin has faced wolves, bears, thieves, and countless friendly locals while walking (and sometimes hitchhiking) alone across almost 30,000 kilometers of Russian territory. By North.Realities
No Jab, No Job: Moscow Employers Struggle To Meet Vaccination Requirements
Amid a wave of COVID-19 infections in Russia, Moscow and other local governments have made vaccinations mandatory for workers in sectors such as retail, health care, and transportation. In Moscow, some managers say their employees have quit rather than get vaccinated, and some workplaces are struggling to fill open spots. By Current Time
The Russian Village Of ‘Muddy Continent’ Sinks In A Quagmire Of Problems
In Russia’s Komi region, the village of Mutny Materik — or Muddy Continent — stands in the swamps along the Pechora River, without paved roads or a sewer system. The town’s name was recently recognized as the funniest in Russia, but locals find the conditions of life here are no laughing matter. By Harutyun Mansuryan, Current Time’s Unknown Russia, and Current Time
