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Vladlen Tatarsky died in blast at meet-and-greet event with followers in St Petersburg
Vladlen Tatarsky had been meeting supporters and subscribers at venue in city centre
Spoiling tactics suggest lengths to which jittery Kremlin will go to keep hold on power
The president has secured his future rule but he is straining his social contract with the Russian people
A display of mid-century prints at London’s Estorick Collection is compelling, crisp and reveals a fresh perspective on Russian art
A cultural renaissance is afoot, with hip new venues alongside the gilded palaces — and it looks even better in the snow
The area is attracting companies and people, but must also prepare for climate change
Fast fashion and a more discerning Chinese buyer dent demand for the semi-precious gem
Beyond the city’s cultural riches is a wealth of relaxing water and greenery
Samuel Umtiti header sets up final clash against Croatia or England
Beards, borsch and a gleaming white horse — there’s more than art to enjoy in Russia’s former capital
Death toll climbs to 14 as suspect identified by evidence from defused second bomb
Many injured in city centre as second device is found and defused
Vibrating pitch and roof worries add to soaring costs and delays at showpiece arena
The livewires of Moscow and St Petersburg rely on age-old ploys to make a living
Russia’s answer to Davos shows it is open for business, but signs of deepening crisis remain
The performances varied in their ability to sustain a dialogue with Bach’s music
The otherwise worthy journey of Ilissos to Russia would not merit any further comment were the statue not part of the most controversial group of art works of our time
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