Date of Berezovsky’s funeral still unclear – son-in-law
The funeral of Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky, who died at his home near London in March, will not be held on Monday as earlier reported, his son-in-law told RIA Novosti
Russia move to 2nd in Paralympic medal count
Team Russia have leapfrogged hosts Great Britain to climb to second place in the overall medal standings at the London Paralympics with 73 medals, including 28 gold.
Russian Olympic champions and medal holders received keys to new Audi cars
Russian Olympic champions and medalists of the London Olympic Games on Wednesday received keys to their new cars.
Russian Olympic report card: surprises and a strong finish
A sluggish start and early disappointments had many predicting doomsday for Russian sport and then came the surprises that took Russia to 4th place with a tally of 24 gold medals
Ukhov soars to high jump gold for Russia
Russian high jumper Ivan Ukhov soared to Olympic gold on Tuesday, clearing 2.38 meters to pip Erik Kynard of the United States to the title
Zakharov breaks Chinese dominance for diving gold
Ilya Zakharov of Russia took diving gold in the men’s three-meter springboard Tuesday, breaking 20 years of Chinese dominance in the event
Isinbaeva fails at 4.80 for pole vault bronze
Russia's pole vault queen Yelena Isinbaeva took the bronze at the Olympic pole vault final.
Zaripova grabs 3000m steeplechase gold for Russia
World champion Yuliya Zaripova of Russia took Olympic gold in the women's 3000 meters steeplechase.
Wrestler Khugaev gives Russia gold
Wrestler Alan Khugaev brought Russia its sixth gold medal of the London Olympics on Monday.
Visa: Russians are among the less extravagant Olympic tourists
Russian tourists have been put off by high hotel prices in London, but they still managed to stock up on sporting goods
Mustafina wins first women's gold for Russia
Russia's Aliya Mustafina became the Olympic champion in women's uneven bars on Monday.
Russian tennis player Sharapova wins silver
Russia’s Maria Sharapova grabbed the Olympic tennis silver beaten by America’s Serena Williams
Russia wins 6 silver medals
At the close of day 7 at the London Olympics, team Russia has won 6 medals – all silver.
Sharapova beats Kirilenko to reach Olympic Final
Russia’s Maria Sharapova ousted Maria Kirilenko in straight sets an all-Russian semifinal at the Olympic tennis tournament Friday.
Khaibulaev gives Russia judo gold as Putin applauds
Tagir Khaibulaev gave Russia a gold medal with President Vladimir Putin in attendance Thursday.
Why India performs badly at the Olympics
India is the only country in the world which has not matched its economic clout with sporting success. We are making giant strides economically, scientifically and militarily but we remain pygmies in the sports arena
The Russian Judo revolution
Gold medals won by Arsen Galstyan, Mansur Isaev and Tagir Khaibulaev at the London Olympics have put Russia on the global judo map
Team Russia Olympic updates
Russians Yevgeny Kuznetsov and Ilya Zakharov snatched silver in the men’s 3-m springboard event Wednesday bringing Team Russia its third silver and Russian cyclist Olga Zabelinskaya has won her second medal at London 2012.
Sharapova ousts Lisicki for Clijsters quarterfinal
Maria Sharapova reached the Olympic tennis quarterfinals Wednesday.
Mansur Isaev: Finals are always psychologically hard
After bringing home Russia’s second gold medal in judo at the ongoing London Olympics, Mansur Isaev was all praise for his coaches and Russian fans