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Can Russia repopulate its Far East with the offer of free land?
Plans to give citizens a hectare in a remote region run into problemsHave you ever dreamed of acquiring land for your personal needs without paying for it? Now many Russian citizens can realize this...
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A ride on the wild side: A madcap adventure by taxi in St. Petersburg
An Irishman on his first trip to Russia just can’t say no to a local driverI had wanted to visit Russia for as long as I can remember. Myself and my wife Sharon travel a lot. Most of the time we both...
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Why more than half of Russians miss the Soviet Union
Both young and old feel nostalgic about the pastWhen the Soviet republics of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus signed the Belavezha Accords on Dec. 8, 1991, dissolving the Soviet Union, Marat was just a few...
View ArticleRussian military streaming pics of humanitarian corridors for militants
Russia’s center for reconciliation of opposing sides in Syria has launched webcast of insurgents’ withdrawal from Aleppo through humanitarian corridors, the Defense Ministry said on Nov. 4. "The...
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Putin lays flowers at monument to Russian liberators on Unity Day
Later on Nov. 4, the president will unveil a monument to Prince VladimirThe ceremony on Moscow’s Red Square was the first in the series of events on Nov. 4 that Putin is due to attend on occasion of...
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City of the future: Moscow gets a much-needed makeover
A series of ambitious projects is changing the Russian capital’s appearanceEven if you visited Moscow a couple of years ago, were you to come back now, you would not recognize it. In a matter of just...
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Medvedev congratulates Russians on Unity Day
Medvedev congratulated Russian citizens on his Facebook pagePrime Minister Dmitry Medvedev congratulated Russian citizens on occasion of the National Unity Day marked on Nov. 4. "Russia is a unique...
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Putin brings balance in global politics - Serbian filmmaker Kusturica
The Serbian filmmaker said he is glad to receive the Order of FriendshipRenowned Serbian movie director Emir Kusturica said on Nov. 4 Russian President Vladimir Putin has brought equilibrium in global...
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Bui: The discrete charm of Kostroma Region
Discover history and beauty in this central Russian town Photographs by William Brumfield The Kostroma Region has a wealth of small historic towns, each with a distinctive setting and cultural...
View ArticleMedvedev calls to focus on preserving Syria, not on fate of certain leaders
The key goal of the Syrian settlement is to preserve the country’s integrity and prevent its split into terrorist enclaves, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said in the interview with China...
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National Unity Day
A festive concert “We are united” devoted to Day of National Unity, Nov. 4.A festive concert “We are united” devoted to the Day of National Unity, Nov. 4.
View ArticleMoscow residents hold protest outside UK’s embassy
Moscow residents have held a protest rally outside the UK’s embassy. On Nov. 4 evening, about 500 people came to the British embassy in Moscow to protest against action in London, TASS said. On Nov. 3,...
View ArticleUkraine bans 140 Russian cultural figures from entering the country
The list of Russian cultural figures banned from entering Ukraine includes nearly 140 people, Ukrainian State Security Service (SBU) said in an official statement published by The Ukrainian parliament,...
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Why Russia could put night trains back on the rails in Europe
An Irish journalist sees opportunity in the end of a European travel eraA night train speeds across a misty river in the northern Urals region. Source: Anton Lange / Russia from the Train Window...
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No Russian airstrikes at Aleppo over last 19 days despite provocations
Russia and Syria have not delivered airstrikes - Russian Defense MinistryRussian Aerospace Defense Forces and Syrian Air Force have not delivered airstrikes at Aleppo over the last 19 days despite...
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Altai treasures 5,000 years old: Ancient petroglyphs carved in stone
Mountain passes were marked by ancient stelas, and numerous petroglyphs
View ArticleRussia, China make new agreements and sign contracts at Airshow China
The business program of the 11th International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition "Airshow China" in Zhuhai comes to the end on Nov. 6. Russian representatives note that the exhibition is very...
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Russia’s information security ensured at level to counter current threats
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Nov. 5The security of Russia’s computer systems is ensured at a level that is necessary to respond to current threats, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on...
View ArticleMoscow expects U.S. reaction to reports on ‘cyber attacks’ against Russia
The lack of the U.S. authorities’ official response to mass media reports about cyber attacks against Russia means that there is ‘state cyber terrorism’ in the United States, Russian Foreign Ministry’s...
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Photo of the day: Light show in St. Petersburg
Monument to tsar Nicolas I and St. Isaac's Cathedral The bronze equestrian Monument to Nicholas I of Russia (L) and illuminated St. Isaac's Cathedral during a light show in central St. Petersburg on...
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