Sochi 2014 official design revealed
The organizers of the Sochi Winter Olympics have revealed the official design of the 2014 Games which they hope will live long in the memory.
Russian military prepares for May 9 Victory parade
Russia is getting ready to commemorate the end of World War II and the defeat of Nazi Germany. This year`s first large-scale practice drill of the annual Victory Day military parade has been held in the center of Russia`s capital.
"The state has duty to tell people the truth"
Russia and Ukraine paid homage to that fateful day 25 years ago, on April 26, 1986, when reactor number four at the nuclear plant at Chernobyl, went out of control, leading to an explosion that released large amounts of radiation into the atmosphere.
Russians want officials to report expenses
Most Russians believe that state officials should declare their expenses along with revenues, an initiative put forward by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in March.
Shuttle bus passengers dice with death on Russia`s roads
On the daily commute to work, we all hope to be safe in the hands of public transport. However, the low-cost shuttle buses which operate on Russia`s roads, called "marshrutkas", are becoming an increasingly lethal option.
The art of War: battling authorities and winning
Russia`s art world has been plunged into controversy after an award for innovation went to a giant piece of graffiti that many viewed as obscene. However, art group Voina, their name meaning "war" in Russian, are hardly popular winners.
Ukraine struggles to complete Chernobyl containment shelter
Twenty-five years on, the dangers of Chernobyl have in no way been confined to the past. On the eve of the tragic anniversary, Ukraine is desperately seeking money to complete a new containment shelter over the remains of the destroyed reactor.
No end of Fukushima accident is in sight
Philip White, from the Citizen`s Nuclear Information Center, says that the situation in Fukushima is worse than the plant`s owners are willing to admit.
Twitter turns into an instrument for political battle
Russian prosecutors have found no violations of the law by a deputy-governor of the Primorsky Region, member of the ruling United Russia party Aleskandr Shemelev, who made abusive comments about the opposition on Twitter.
Russia builds new Star Wars program
The country`s military have promised to roll out a space-based strategic defense system by the end of the year.
"Political decision needed on Lenin’s Mausoleum"
Russia`s leadership will decide on the future of the mausoleum of the Soviet Union`s founder on Red Square, the head of the Presidential Property Management Department Vladimir Kozhin has said.
Sitronics wins bid to provide intelligent transport system for Moscow
Sitronics has won the competition to develop and maintain an intelligent transport system (ITS) which should reduce major transport problems and traffic jams in Moscow.
Living below poverty line in Georgia
Georgian authorities claim the fight against poverty is one of their top priorities. But even foreign help does not appear to be making a dent in the deep desperation experienced by many Georgians.
Medvedev wants universal drug tests for schoolchildren
President Dmitry Medvedev has said that there has been no progress in the fight against drug abuse in Russia and urged tougher measures, such as mandatory universal drug tests for schoolchildren.
Siberian "Dead alien" fake
A video of what was claimed to be a mutilated alien corpse, which scored hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube, has turned out to be fake.
Switzerland to sell condoms for children
Condoms for children aged 12 and 14 have been designed in Switzerland after a study showed that sexually active teenagers avoid using contraceptives due to unsuitable sizes.
Top surgeon forced to resign over semen
A top surgeon has been forced to quit his post over comments he wrote about semen and its effect on the health, happiness and well-being of women.
Terminally-ill prisoner pleads for right to die
A seriously ill inmate has addressed several organizations in Russia requesting euthanasia. Despite the man suffering from a severe form of diabetes, he has been denied release from the prison or a change of sentence.
UK bans death-drug export to the US
American prisons will be forced to turn elsewhere soon, as British exporters of lethal injection drugs will not be able to carry their cargo over to the States.
Medvedev calls for reform of global financial system
There is a need for the democratization of international relations, believes President Dmitry Medvedev, which could be achieved through the reform of the world financial system.
Consolidation to unfold across Russian retail sector
X5 retail group believes that Russia’s retail market will undergo a consolidation over the next five to seven years, and is positioning itself to remain a key player in a marketplace dominated by a small number of larger players.
America loves debt!
US President Barack Obama says America needs to be more fiscally responsible.Ironically, Mr. Obama is also calling for an increase in the national debt ceiling.
Through hardship to the stars
It has been half a century since Yury Gagarin became the first man in space, blasting-off into the pages of history. But that pioneering achievement was the result of years of painstaking work.
Medvedev reiterates running for presidency
The `Tik Tok` singer has recently taken up painting in order to relax while on tour and she has now taken a new approach by using herself in her work.
Russia`s Far East heads South of France
A short feature with a ridiculously low budget made by a film student from the Russian Far East will be screened at the French Riviera during the big-league International Cannes Film Festival in May.