Can Russia beat Chinese consumer goods?
Friday, 31 May 2013 17:28
The Russian light industry that has been invaded by foreign production is going through hard times. Products of the Russian light industry face serious competition with mostly Chinese, Indian and Turkish goods. They lack quality and may often be hazardous to health, but they attract customers' attention with their low prices and a wide assortment...
 
Putin defies US aggression
Wednesday, 29 May 2013 09:01
There is no surprise that Russia has delivered S-300 air defense systems to Syria. The US has been screaming for Assad to go for a long time and Russia has a naval base in Tartus. Guess what? Russia is not moving. There is finger pointing between the West and Russia but the political rhetoric is ignored by President Vladimir Putin as he calmly...
 
Putin goes to Kyrgyzstan to solve the fate of Afghan drug trafficking
Tuesday, 28 May 2013 13:21
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to take part in the informal summit of the Collective Security Treaty Organization. Among the main issues on the agenda of the forum is the situation in Afghanistan in connection with the upcoming withdrawal of international troops in 2014 and the fate of Bishkek airport Manas...
 
$4 bn flew from Russia in April
Monday, 27 May 2013 18:01
Published time: May 27, 2013 16:01
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As much as $3.5-4 billion flew from Russia in April 2013. The figure is, however, less than in March, the Finance Ministry said.

In March the Ministry said the total capital outflow from Russia in 2013 could be more than $10 billion...

 
Russian deposits gain in popularity, while European banks lose allure
Monday, 27 May 2013 16:59
Published time: May 27, 2013 14:59
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While European banking is suffering a ‘deposit exodus’, Russians seem to become increasingly comfortable about bringing their money to the country’s lenders.

Individuals in Russia increased their saving deposits by $16 billion during...

 
Russia and Kazakhstan continue gold spending spree
Monday, 27 May 2013 15:58
Published time: May 27, 2013 13:58
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In April Russia and Kazakhstan increased their gold reserves for the seventh straight month, buying low as market is still in a slump.

Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Belarus, Azerbaijan, and Greece all increased their gold reserves last...

 
Putin's letter to Obama leaves the world as it is
Monday, 27 May 2013 13:44
The letter from President Vladimir Putin to his U.S. counterpart Barack Obama, which the Russian leader wrote to criticize the U.S. position on missile defense, has not discouraged Washington. The Americans are not ready to make any concessions to Russia. Instead, the Americans expect concessions from Russia...
 
Suicide bomb widow injures 12 in Dagestan attack
Saturday, 25 May 2013 19:55

Children and police hurt as widow of two dead Islamists blows herself up in provincial capital's central square

A female suicide bomber identified as a widow of two killed Islamists blew herself up in the southern Russian region of Dagestan injuring at least 12, including two children and five police officers. She detonated an explosives-laden belt...

 
Police arrest 30 at gay pride rally in Moscow
Saturday, 25 May 2013 18:57

Activists march to protest at rising Orthodox intolerance of homosexuality across Russia

Russian police arrested at least 30 activists in central Moscow on Saturday at a gay pride rally to mark 20 years since homosexuality was decriminalised.

Police officers pounced on the gay campaigners moments after they unfurled banners and rainbow-coloured...

 
Russia to cut the budget of CIA?
Friday, 24 May 2013 17:55
The Russian defense industry has developed a new system to neutralize the U.S. global missile defense system. The statement has puzzled Western intelligence agencies. High-ranking Russian officials announce latest developments in the defense industry only if they are certain that foreign intelligence services are not aware of the news...
 
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