Russian tech hub boss denies it financed opposition
The president of Russia's Skolkovo Foundation, billionaire businessman Viktor Vekselberg, denied on Wednesday earlier allegations that the foundation funded the political opposition
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Russian popular singer runs over woman on bicycle and threatens to kill survivor
The Moscow Criminal Investigation Department (CID) said it would investigate a complaint lodged by a victim in a traffic accident who was nearly ran over by famous singer Vitas( (Vitaly Grachev). The woman on a bicycle had a narrow escape after a car
Cartoons by Andrey Bilzho, the icon of Russian laughter culture
CIA career officer detained in attempt to recruit officer of Russian security services in Moscow
A career officer of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was detained in the attempt to recruit an officer of the Russian security services in Moscow, the Public Relations Centre of the Federal Security Service (FSB) told Itar-Tass on Tuesday
UN Secretary General to visit Russia on May 16-19
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will pay an official visit to Russia on May 16-19 and will hold talks with Russia’s top diplomat Sergei Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement
Suspect in Bolshoi acid attack to contest forensic results
The lawyers of star dancer Pavel Dmitrichenko, who is suspected of masterminding the attack against the Bolshoi Theater’s ballet artistic director Sergei Filin, plan to contest the forensic results that claim the attack caused serious bodily harm, la
Duma to approve public smoking fines by mid-July
The lower chamber of the Russian parliament, the State Duma, is set to approve a bill imposing fines for smoking in public places by the end of its spring session on July 14, its deputy speaker said on Tuesday
It’s all about Soft Power
To take Indo-Russian relations to the next level, both countries need to harness their soft power and reach out to the masses
Acer eyes bigger piece of Russian tablet pie
The Taiwan-based manufacturer computer manufacturer has ambitious plans to capture 25 percent of the Russian market for tablet computers
Radulov on target as Russia beats Slovakia
Russia returned to winning ways at the world hockey championships on Sunday, beating Slovakia 3-1 to end a run of two defeats
Man killed in South Russia ‘for being gay’ - investigators
Russian investigators confirmed on Monday a man beaten to death last week in Volgograd, south Russia, was the victim of a homophobic gang
Administrative case opened against Golos regional organization for non-registration as foreign agent
The Russian Justice Ministry has opened an administrative case against the Golos regional public organization for the protection of democratic rights and freedoms on Monday
Summer treat for heritage-lovers
One of the largest open-air museums in the country, Malye Korely is located on high bluffs overlooking the Northern Dvina River some 15 miles south of Arkhangelsk
Poppy: The growing Afghan threat
Opium cultivation is expected to rise in the country’s south and in particular in those areas where foreign troops have been withdrawn or are in the process of withdrawal
Former Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov's brother-in-law to appear in court over fraud charges
A businessman Viktor Baturin will give evidence in the Gagarinsky Court of Moscow, which hears the case on fraud with INTECO’s promissory notes
Сourt to hear motion for release by Pussy Riot member May 22
The Berezniki city court in Russia’s Perm Territory will consider on May 22 a motion by one of the jailed members of punk band Pussy Riot, Maria Alyokhina, requesting a release on parole
Russian filmmakers look forward to Cannes
Although no Russian-made movies will compete for the Palme d’Or this year, the 66th Cannes Film Festival will still carry importance for Russian cinema
Keys to proper business correspondence in Russian
Business correspondence in Russia, 90% of which is done via email, significantly differs at times from its international counterparts
Military man becomes extraordinary janitor
He claims that his profession is undervalued by society, yet few would guess at the decent income it can generate