Andrey Malgin

Writer and blogger

Amid blanket censorship, the crushing of independent print and attempts to muzzle even online speech, The  Moscow  Times remains a critical lifeline for hundreds of thousands of Russians, both at home and abroad. In conditions like these, every uncensored statement carries real weight. Read more

Alexander Morozov

Political scientist

As a free news platform, The Moscow Times serves as a model of how an editorial team can collaborate with a wide spectrum of analytical partners. In short, it is a hub of intellectual exchange. Without spaces like this, it would be impossible to forge the new political and cultural language needed to break free from the vicious cycle of authoritarianism and violence. While success is not guaranteed, we owe deep thanks to those who create and preserve a space for free discussion, especially in these perilous times. Read more

Mikhail Krutikhin

Oil and gas analyst, Asia expert

In a time of disinformation and attacks on truth, it's difficult to find a publication that maintains a high standard of objective journalism, especially in Russian. The Moscow Times keeps that hope alive: it resists one-sided coverage of events and doesn’t tailor to anyone's political agenda. Instead, The Moscow Times gives a voice to proponents of different, often opposing views; I can only hope this spirit of independent journalism endures. Read more

Igor Lipsits

Doctor of Economic Sciences

Over the last two years, The Moscow Times has become my go-to newspaper — the first thing I open each morning to keep up with current events in Russia and beyond. The paper strikes an effective balance between brisk reporting and thoughtful analysis. Since The Moscow Times is free to access, I can share the newspaper's stories on my Telegram channel; my sincere thanks to the editorial team for making all of this possible. Read more

Vladislav Inozemtsev

Doctor of Economic Sciences

I started to truly appreciate The Moscow Times when Russian independent media were expelled from the country and had to set up shop abroad. Unlike many Russian émigré outlets that survive on unvarnished hostility toward the regime — and whose coverage inevitably bears that imprint — this newspaper has resisted the slide into polemic. Instead, it continues to offer rigorously objective reporting that lets readers glean clear, reliable insight into events in Russia and around the world. Read more

Andrey Malgin

Writer and blogger

Amid blanket censorship, the crushing of independent print and attempts to muzzle even online speech, The  Moscow  Times remains a critical lifeline for hundreds of thousands of Russians, both at home and abroad. In conditions like these, every uncensored statement carries real weight. Read more