Putin takes Russian hybrid car for a test drive
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin took the new Russian hybrid car, called the Yo, through a test drive, adding to his extensive list of vehicles he has personally put through the turns.
Russian agriculture from the global perspective
With the government looking to boost Russian agriculture Business RT spoke with Aleksey Pavlov, Unilever group procurement operations director for Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, about how competitive Russian agriculture is, and what is changing.
Former dissident seeks Gorbachev`s arrest
Russian writer and former dissident Vladimir Bukovsky is seeking criminal prosecution against former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev for suppressing demonstrations in the last years of the Soviet Union.
Soyuz launch to honor Gagarin`s legendary flight
The Russian Space Agency is dedicating its next Soyuz TMA-21 spacecraft launch to the anniversary of Yuri Gagarin`s pioneering flight 50 years ago.
Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo to become aviation hub
Two major Russian airports, the federally controlled Sheremetyevo and Moscow`s Vnukovo, will be joined to create a Russian aviation hub.
Medvedev devoted to stopping money "running away" from economy
President Medvedev has admitted that the investment climate in Russia remains "very bad" and urged measures that would help to make the economy attractive to investors.
Russia`s most-wanted terrorist reportedly killed in air strikes
Doku Umarov, who is listed alongside the world`s most dangerous terrorists by the UN Security Council`s Sanctions Committee, has allegedly been killed in the Republic of Ingushetia. Russian Air Forces bombed a militant training camp on Monday.
Russian cultural events raise funds for Japanese disaster victims
Russian cultural activists continue to hold charitable events in support of Japan. The State Svetlanov Symphony Orchestra under maestro Mark Gorenstein will give a concert in memory of the victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.
Chernobyl to stay deserted forever
After a quarter of a century, radioactive particles still cover the Chernobyl exclusion zone making the land, abandoned after the catastrophe, uninhabitable.
Medvedev: all militants who do not surrender will be eliminated
President Dmitry Medvedev has ordered the Federal Security Service (FSB) to continue special operations against militants.
Russian spies want their data back!
Dear FBI, please give us our data and spy gear back. Thanks. Love - the Russian spies.
Muscovites bring flowers to metro stations year after terrorist attacks
Muscovites began bringing flowers to the Lubyanka and Park Kultury metro stations in Moscow early on Tuesday to commemorate victims of terrorist attacks a year ago.
Russian population dwindles since 2002 - statistics
Russia`s population has dwindled by 2.2 million people since 2002 to 142,905,200 people, the Rossiiskaya Gazeta government daily reported on Monday citing preliminary results of last year`s nationwide census.
Police boost Moscow subway security ahead of bombing anniversary
Security has been stepped up on the Moscow rapid transit system ahead of the anniversary of the March 29, 2010, twin suicide bombings in which 40 people died.
Over 120 ships stranded in heavy ice in Gulf of Finland
More than 120 vessels have become stranded in ice in the Gulf of Finland, with their number growing by 20 ships every day, the St. Petersburg seaport administration said on Monday.
Entering the fantasy world of Cirque du Soleil
Color, fantasy, and the magic of human transformations. A display of the best Cirque Du Soleil costumes has opened in Moscow offering to meet those inspiring characters from the famous Canadian circus Company all over again.
Capitalism at fault for global crisis
Is capitalism to blame for the rise in unrest and the fall of global markets? One scholar argued yes, saying it is merely how capitalism works.
Russian Communists looking to overturn privatization
Russia`s Communist Party faction has submitted a bill on nationalization to the lower house of parliament.
Medvedev introduces mixed electoral system in regions
President Dmitry Medvedev has signed a law which partially cancels the majority election systems in the regions, according to the official presidential website Kremlin.ru.
Sochi 2014 contractors sign "green" declaration
Major companies building sporting facilities for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi followed UN recommendations on Wednesday and signed a declaration to protect the local ecosystem.
Russian retail market needs innovation
Russia`s retail market has significant innovation potential, but this doesn`t always translate into reality, with at the annual Consumer 360 forum hearing that Russian companines need to become more innovative.
Medvedev demands efficiency from police
More than 45% of registered crimes last year went unsolved, President Dmitry Medvedev revealed during a meeting at the Interior Ministry, where he stressed the need for a revamped law-enforcement institution.
Advertisers looking for more growth as TV time tightens
Despite general Russian advertising market growth in 2010 large companies, including Unilever, Reckitt Benckiser, Wimm-Bill-Dann, MTS and Megafon slashed their advertising budgets, and market players are looking for a better 2011.
Registration request by Pirate Party of Russia turned down
Russian Justice Ministry has declined to register a Pirate Party because of its name which, officials say, evokes maritime piracy.
Civilians in Libya should be protected
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has demanded that the coalition must strictly abide by the goal of the UN Security Council resolution on Libya.