Police in Moscow detained 39 protesters at a rally calling for opposition candidates to be allowed to run in September's elections to the Russian capital's parliament. | The Moscow Times

During the Soviet era, it wasn't uncommon for people in big cities to share a single apartment with up to 20 other people — often sharing just one bathroom and kitchen. Half a century later, with rents in central Moscow and St. Petersburg soaring, some people still live in these kommunalka apartments out of necessity. We took a look at everyday life inside one of these dwellings: bit.ly/30N2BT2 | The Moscow Times

Moscow's mandatory digital pass system on Wednesday caused traffic jams and long lines outside metro stations across the city as police checked every passenger’s pass. Read more: https://bit.ly/3enCOXX | The Moscow Times