What makes Russia's Vityaz better than USA's Patriot?
Tuesday, 27 August 2013 17:05
The town of Zhukovsky in the Moscow region is getting ready for the International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2013, Russia's major air show. It is expected that the show will present a variety of new products of international level. The value of contracts that are concluded after MAKS airshow are traditionally exposed some time after...
 
Western criticism of Russia getting more and more ridiculous
Thursday, 22 August 2013 15:03
After the collapse of USSR, the United States identified itself as a victor in the Cold War. Then it suddenly happens that the "loser" - Russia that is - as it turns out, has its own views on international issues and do not hesitate to defend them. There is a psychological aspect that plays a special role at this point...
 
From Russia, with gay love
Wednesday, 21 August 2013 15:15
For her support of the Russian government and the law prohibiting the propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations with minors, Yelena Isinbayeva has become a target of moral violence. One may only wonder what will happen in 2022, during the World Cup in Qatar, where any homosexual relations are punishable by imprisonment for five years...
 
Russians to proudly poison themselves with their own GM food
Friday, 26 July 2013 09:47
Food industry representatives have long known that no sausage can be made without soy - it will be tasteless, ugly, etc. There's a lot of false information on how bad it is. 100 years ago, it was believed that it was impossible to use additives that are widely used now. 300 years ago people could not use pepper - it was thought to be a deadly...
 
Bolshoi acid attack suspect given final version of indictment
Thursday, 25 July 2013 15:54

Leading dancer Pavel Dmitrichenko accused of masterminding attack that almost blinded director Sergei Filin

On the eve of the Bolshoi Ballet's visit to London, Moscow police have concluded their investigation into the January acid attack on the troupe's director.

Lead dancer Pavel Dmitrichenko, who is accused of masterminding the acid attack that...

 
Pussy Riot's Maria Alyokhina refused parole
Thursday, 25 July 2013 13:49

Decision comes despite Amnesty International letter campaign involving Adele, U2, Sir Paul McCartney and Arcade Fire

Pussy Riot's Maria Alyokhina, jailed for a 40-second anti-Kremlin protest, has again been refused parole. The 25-year-old has already served more than half of her two-year prison sentence, and held an 11-day hunger strike last month.

A...

 
World’s biggest economies team up in WTO fight against Russian car levy
Thursday, 25 July 2013 12:32
Published time: July 25, 2013 10:32
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Japan has filed a trade dispute against Russia over the fee it levies on car imports, following a similar move by the EU. China, the US, Turkey, and Ukraine have also reportedly joined the WTO consultations over the Russian tax.

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Roots of all problems of the Caucasus lie in Russia?
Thursday, 25 July 2013 11:39
The national issue is one of the most serious issues in modern Russia. Although the Russian Federation is a multicultural country and more than one generation, the degree of dissatisfaction on a number of issues keeps increasing. However, the society is dissatisfied not with some individual diaspora and nationalities...
 
NHL stands up for LGBT rights – so why no boycott of the Sochi Olympics? | Colin Horgan
Wednesday, 24 July 2013 20:41

Given that the NHL is partnered with You Can Play, you'd think it would think twice about a country which attacks gay rights

On Friday, National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman said the decision to allow the league's best players to participate in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia was "in many ways, a difficult one", but that it...

 
Edward Snowden plans to stay in Russia, says lawyer
Wednesday, 24 July 2013 19:51

Despite contrary reports, lawyer for whistleblower says his asylum status is unresolved and he will remain in Russia

National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden has not had his asylum status resolved and he intends to remain in Russia long-term, his lawyer has said. Previously, Snowden told local officials he planned to move on to South...

 
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