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Direct elections directed by Moscow

January 24, 2012 Georgy Bovt, The Moscow Times
Soon after the protests in December, President Dmitry Medvedev introduced a series of bills to the State Duma designed to liberalize elections. Foremost among them was the proposal to reinstate the direct election of governors.

An Ordinary Execution: A fictional French look at Russia’s corridors of power

October 7, 2011 Ajay Kamalakaran
Marc Dugain wrote a book that looks at the nature of political power in Moscow from Stalin’s time to the present day.

Can Putin succeed to step into the same river three times?

October 7, 2011 Nikolai Silayev, Maxim Rubchenko, Expert magazine
In returning to the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin is making a risky move.

A new address for Russian 'babus'

September 12, 2011 Anton Makhrov
Moscow is poised to be more than double in size, with an ambitious plan to create a new area for the city’s bureaucrats.

Raj Kapoor is forever in Russia

August 3, 2011 Chacha Rybas
It was a minor coup of sorts. RIR managed to get an exclusive access to the video recording of the Doctor Watson group performing a Raj Kapoor song on stage at the Kremlin Palace of Congresses.

Dmitry Medvedev meets Ajai Malhotra

July 7, 2011 RIR
In his talk to India’s new envoy Medvedev describes Indo-Russian relations as a ‘Privileged Strategic Partnership’.

Mounting ceremony

May 18, 2011
Soldiers of the Presidential Regiment take part in the guard mounting ceremony at the Kremlin.

Pakistani visit highlights joint goals

May 13, 2011 The Moscow Times, combined reports
A bunch of agreements was signed during the meeting of Russian and Pakistani presedents in the Kremlin.

The King’s Speech

April 22, 2011 Tom Balmforth, Russia Profile
Putin’s address before the State Duma keeps analysts guessing.

It's time for change

February 21, 2011
A huge billboard picturing Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Vladimir Putin was hanged out on the bridge opposite of Kremlin. This poster, labeled as "It's time for change", remained there for half an hour.

Zaraisk, the “Grandfather City”

February 10, 2011 Phoebe Taplin
An easy day trip from Moscow, Zaraisk features interesting architecture and Russia’s first house-museum.

Medvedev’s Davos charm offensive

February 4, 2011 Tai Adelaja, Russia Profile
President Dmitry Medvedev tried to itemize Russia’s recent economic achievements in order to persuade world economic leaders that his country is ready to do business.

Twelve Russian Kremlins

December 27, 2010 Natalya Fedotova
The Moscow Kremlin is easily recognized around the world as a symbol of Russia and the seat of its president. But few people outside Russia have heard about the other Russian fortresses that are also known as kremlins. The word “kremlin” in Russian m

On the Kremlin’s stove (video)

October 28, 2010 Igor Elkov, Rossiyskaya Gazeta
The food that is served during receptions in the Kremlin traditionally attracts widespread interest.

Kremlin opens doors to attract best and brightest from abroad

September 24, 2010 Tim Gosling, RIR
Russia hopes that the new immigration policy will not only attract talent, but also bring in foreign investment.

The end of the Luzhkov empire (+video)

September 17, 2010 Hugo Natowicz
Once considered immovable, Yury Luzhkov's ongoing battle with the federal government could mean the end of his tenure.

Kremlin in the Caucasus: pushing for a moderate Islam (+multimedia)

August 25, 2010 Anna Nemtsova, special to Russia Now
Education: Kremlin funds select Islamic schools in attempt to stem growth of radicalism.