Russia to launch round-the-world trip

Russia to launch round-the-world trip

April 27, 2012 Marina Darmaros, RIR

Russian sailors, cadets and rock musicians are planning to sail around the world, cross three oceans and visit 21 countries to mark Russia’s anniversary

Post-Soviet freedoms owe much to Yeltsin

Post-Soviet freedoms owe much to Yeltsin

February 9, 2011 Marina Darmaros

Boris Yeltsin's complicated relationship with the idea of freedom led him to enact laws guaranteeing personal rights, but crack down on those who opposed his rule.

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