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11/26/2012
Free access archiveMultiple Incentives Mulled for Far East Investors
A recent flurry of proposals related to developing the Far East shows the government's resolve to make policy adjustments that will attract investment to the hinterland.
Russia Sidelined in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Among members of the Middle East Quartet, Russia enjoys perhaps the warmest relationship with Hamas, the radical Islamist party that controls the Gaza Strip.
Hundreds of Inmates Strike at Chelyabinsk Prison
At least 250 prisoners were on strike in the Chelyabinsk region for a second day Sunday, demanding a more relaxed prison regime.
Court Ruling Ramps Up Pressure on Internet Providers to Block Content
A recent Supreme Court decision increases pressure on Internet providers to block websites without direct state interference, lawyers said Friday.
Physicist Convicted of Spying for China Freed
Combined Reports
Physicist Valentin Danilov, convicted of spying for China in 2004, has been released on parole and is continuing to protest his innocence.
Medvedev Talks Tough on Hooligans
AP
In a desperate attempt to curb football violence in Russia, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on Monday called for the most notorious hooligans to be banned for life from matches.
Putin to Travel After 2 Months at Home
President Vladimir Putin is visiting Turkey and Turkmenistan next week, signaling that he is fit for travel again after a two-month hiatus that raised speculation about his health.
Chelyabinsk Prison Revolt Ends With Calls for Reform
A revolt at a maximum security prison in the Chelyabinsk region by prisoners complaining of corruption and abuse has ended, regional prison officials said in a statement Monday.
Russian-Themed Theater in Texas Takes on VFTV
Liz Fisher came around to Russian drama by way of rejection.
Another Blow to Russia's Bid to Boost Soft Power
The re-election of Barack Obama raised hopes that U.S.-Russian relations could be launched on a fresh course. The nightmare scenario of a Mitt Romney presidency staffed with neocons has been averted.
New Strategy for Opposition
When the authorities allowed new political parties to be registered this year — including the Republican Party-Party of People's Freedom in August — many hoped this was a small step toward more political pluralism. But it soon became clear that this was just another Kremlin decoy.
How Journalists Defend Against Lawlessness
I received an invitation last week to attend the national Restoring Leadership forum to be held on Tuesday. Speakers at the forum were listed as senior managers from leading private and state corporations, governors, ministers, deputy ministers and presidential advisers.
Stephen Jennings' Exit Is a Big Loss for Russia
Russia's new state model ensured that Renaissance could not endure. This means Stephen Jennings' record of success won't likely be repeated.
- Suspected Bank Thief Caught Partying Says He's Robin Hood
- Gazprom Seals 30 Year Supply Deal to Turkey
- After Rash of Accidents, Authorities Target Driving Schools
- Medvedev Motorist 'Megafine' Spurs Disdain
- Kashin Fired From Kommersant
- Reduced Gas Purchases Could Cost Ukraine $2.7Bln in 2012
- Pussy Riot Spurns Chance to Cash In on Fame
- Peace Deal on Horizon for Norilsk
- Companies Hunt for Offices Outside Center
- Kremlin Reconsidering Paris Church Plan
- Railway Stations to Get Movie Theaters
- Tomsk Residents Buying Up 'Emergency Kits' for Doomsday
- Google Reappears on Blacklist of Banned Sites
- Acting Governor Sees Complications in Truck Ban
- 'Disappearing House' a New Twist in Corruption Case
- Investigators: Vandals Caused Oil Spill on Krasnodar Railroad
- Emergency Services to Receive Callers' Location
- Tajikistan Blocks Facebook
- Russian Experts in West Bank Ahead of Arafat Exhumation
- Rogozin Denies He Has Presidential Ambitions
- Prosecutors Eye St. Pete Relocation
- Medvedev: Russia Will Stay Neutral on Syria
- UN Criticizes Russia Over Torture Allegations
- Duma Passes Bill Requiring Officials to Declare Expenses
- State Duma Backs Cut in Pension Savings
- UN Criticizes Russia Over Torture Allegations
- Medvedev Suggests Hiking Fines to $16,000 for Traffic Offenses
- France Not Planning Magnitsky Act Analog
- Major Banks Boost Outstanding Debt
- Former Defense Ministry Official Charged With Fraud
- Lawmakers Introduce Law on 'Foreign Agent' Media
- Government Drops Case Against Telenor
- Official Says Rate of Road Construction Extremely Slow
- Antitrust Proposes Liberalizing Investment in Strategic Industries
- Opposition Plans Anti-Kremlin March for Dec. 15
- Biplane Bursts Into Flames After Emergency Landing
- Theater Plus: A Director in Austin Discovers Russian Drama
- Pussy Riot Member Put in Solitary Confinement
- Italian Director Brings 'Don Carlos' to Mariinsky
- How Saakashvili Tries to Avenge Ivanishvili
- The Magnitsky Act Is Wrong
- The First Post-Soviet Revolution
- Russian Censors Are Dim-Witted and Dull
