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How many ruble ‘millionaires’ are there in Russia?
Just 0.018% of working Russians get a salary of over 1 million rublesDespite the relatively low number of Russians who earn a monthly salary of 1 million rubles ($16,000) or more, their income still...
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Can you wear a hijab in Russia? And if so, where – and where not?
Attitudes to religious dress for women – and laws – vary regionallyWhile Muslim women in France are defending their right to wear burkinis, Iranian women have launched a campaign against obligatory...
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Russian characters in Western movies: From spies to allies
How Russians appear on-screen in the West often reflects politicsRobbie Williams's video "Party Like a Russian," which already has garnered more than 4 million views on YouTube, is far from the first...
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Poll: Clinton tops Trump worldwide, but not in Russia
Survey shows that the world would vote for the former secretary of stateAccording to a recent WIN/Gallup International global poll, the majority of world voters would support the Democratic nominee,...
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Russia’s State Duma suspends plutonium agreement with U.S.
The measure was approved almost unanimouslyRussia’s State Duma, the lower house of parliament, passed a law on Oct. 19 on suspending the Russian-U.S. deal on the disposal of plutonium and the respected...
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Trump won’t fix Russia-U.S. relations, says American political scientist
The two nations have no strong reasons to compete, says John MearsheimerDonald Trump will fail to substantially alter the U.S. policy towards Russia even if he wins the presidency, said John...
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RBTH releases a special brochure – Moscow Traveller
Take a new look at an old city The Russian capital has gone through countless changes since its founding in 1147. Today this bustling city is one of the world's great metropolises — full of exhibitions...
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Tobolsk prison bread snacks win prize
Competition was held as part of the “Tourist Souvenir” contestSukhari, a type of Russian bread snacks made by a teahouse in the Tobolsk Historical and Architectural Museum-Preserve have taken second...
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From Stalin to Prince Vladimir: Russia's controversial monuments
Are these monuments appropriate? Vote!October in Russia has seen the installation of two monuments to prominent figures of the past. While local authorities in the city of Oryol decided to commemorate...
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Russian director’s tale of Holocaust dog’s ordeal longlisted for Oscar
‘Brutus’ by Konstantin Fam is the 2nd part of the ‘Witnesses’ trilogyThe short film Brutus by Konstantin Fam has been included in the longlist for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film,...
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Nettle soup: A little pain and a lot of gain
The health benefits of nettles are worth the trouble of picking themNettles are generally considered a source of annoyance for gardeners and campers, but the readily available stinging plant has long...
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Sergei Shchukin, the man who helped shape the fate of Matisse and Picasso
The Russian merchant’s legendary art collection is to be reunited in ParisWealthy Russian merchant and industrialist Sergei Shchukin began collecting Monet and Gauguin, Van Gogh and Cezanne, Matisse,...
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Gorbachev and Bush Senior in bid to normalize Russia-U.S. relations
Former USSR leader and ex-U.S. president discuss bilateral issues on phoneFormer Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev and ex-U.S. President George H. W. Bush intend to contribute to normalizing the...
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Four airlines apply for flights between Russia and Egypt
These companies are Yamal, Azur air, Pegas Fly and Nordwind AirlinesFour airlines have applied for flights between Russia and Egypt, the Federal Air Transport Agency said in a statement. These...
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Photo of the day: We have lift-off!
The Soyuz MS-02 blasts off to the ISS from BaikonurThe Soyuz MS-02 spacecraft carrying the crew of Shane Kimbrough of the U.S., Sergei Ryzhikov and Andrei Borisenko of Russia blasts off to the...
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5 newcomers who wowed visitors at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia
Who presented the brightest collections for spring/summer 2017?1. N.LEGENDA The presentation of the young brand N.LEGENDA, founded in 2012, was dedicated to a new minimalist collection with...
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Drawing a portrait of the average corrupt Russian
New research offers insights into bribe-givers and bribe-takers Researchers from the Academy of the Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation have produced a portrait of the average bribe...
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Fort Ross forum: Fostering a new dialogue between Russia and the U.S.
Former Russian colony is a symbol for new Moscow-Washington dialogueToday – with the U.S.-Russia confrontation in full swing – any references to Russian colonies in the U.S. might bring about concerns...
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Russia Direct releases new project on the shared history of U.S. and Russia
'U.S.-Russia Shared Frontiers' focuses on Russia’s impact on CaliforniaIn an attempt to alleviate increasing tensions between Moscow and Washington, Russia Direct has launched a special project,...
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Patriarch’s visit to London hailed as step toward reconciliation with West
The Orthodox Church head met the Queen and the Archbishop of CanterburyPatriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia has concluded a landmark visit to the UK that has been hailed as an important step...
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