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Stuck In Traffic: Moscow's The Worst

Moscow became the world’s most traffic-congested city in 2020.

We See You! How Russia Has Expanded Its Video-Surveillance System

In 2020, Russia ranked third in the world in terms of the number of CCTV cameras on its territory. The country also invested millions of dollars in facial-recognition software and launched one of the world's most comprehensive surveillance systems in Moscow. While authorities say this will increase

Almost One-Third Of Bulgarians Can't Afford To Heat Their Homes

More than in any other European country surveyed, Bulgarians say they have the most trouble keeping their homes warm during the wintertime.

Ukrainians Granted One-Quarter Of All EU First Residence Permits

Almost 3 million first residence permits were issued to citizens outside of the European Union in 2019. About 25 percent of them went to Ukrainians.

Top 10 Events Of 2020...For Russians

Russian Mortality At A 16-Year High

Russia recorded almost 230,000 more deaths between January and November 2020 than during the same period in 2019.

Most Russians See A Tough Year Ahead

Most Russians believe 2021 will be a difficult year for the country’s economy.

More Than Half Of Russians Will Not Take Sputnik-V Vaccine

Balkans Among World's Highest COVID-19 Death Rates

Most Russians Back Traditional Gender Roles For Kids

Big Houses, Deep Pockets: The Nazarbaev Family's Opulent Offshore Real Estate Empire

We mapped the Nazarbaev family's opulent offshore real estate empire for the first time.