The museum had preserved the history of brutality inflicted by the Soviet Union on its people. It will now focus on Nazi war crimes.

The institution was one of the nation's last dedicated to documenting Soviet-era political repression and contained thousands of artifacts from victims, among them letters and personal belongings.

MOSCOW: Russia today is often defined by its technological strength, geopolitical influence, and leadership in nuclear technology – not to mention its links to war. Despite its advances, it is a ...

A conversation with Professor Hubertus Jahn on the intellectual consequences of Russia’s war against Ukraine. Interviewers: ...