Over 31.5 mln people vaccinated against flu in Russia
Flu vaccination campaign in Russia successfully continues in Russia both at the expense of the federal budget and private employers, the country`s chief sanitary doctor Gennady Onishchenko said.
Extraordinary shareholders meeting of TNK-BP Holding
TNK-BP announced that its Russian holding company, OJSC TNK-BP Holding (TBH), held an extraordinary general shareholders meeting on 18 November 2010.
Former Soviet goalkeeper Vladimir Maslachenko dies
Former Soviet national football team goalkeeper Vladimir Maslachenko, who later became a renowned television commentator, died on Sunday at the age of 74.
UN climate change conference starts in Cancun
Representatives of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change signatory countries will on Monday gather in Mexico`s Cancun for a summit to draw out a plan to curb global warming.
New Twitter blog for President Medvedev
An official blog for Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has been launched on the social networking service Twitter, the Kremlin said on Monday.
Medvedev to discuss creation of innovation climate
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will on Monday hold a meeting of the commission on economy modernization and technological development.
Bill is to extend sentences for attacking journalists
A bill imposing harsher punishments for attacks on journalists has been submitted to the lower house of Russia`s parliament, a lawmaker said on Friday.
Russia to ease visa requirements for foreign professionals
Russia plans to take a number of steps to ease visa requirements for high-profile foreign professionals who work in the country, presidential aide Arkady Dvorkovich said on Friday.
Russian president urges "political rivalry"
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev called for greater competition among political parties as a solution to the political stagnation in the country.
Russia seeks over 1,500 criminals through Interpol
Russia is searching for 1,535 criminals through Interpol channels and needs more bilateral extradition agreements with foreign countries, a senior police official said on Wednesday.
TNK-BP and AVTODOR sign Cooperation Agreement
Moscow, November 17, 2010 - TNK-BP and state company Russian Highways (AVTODOR) signed a Cooperation Agreement today aimed at developing Russia`s transport infrastructure, introducing innovative technologies in the roads sector and improving the standards of service and safety on the country`s long-distance highways.
TNK-BP cooperates with Petrovietnam
TNK-BP announces that today, as part of its strategy to expand its business internationally, the company has signed a cooperation agreement with the Vietnamese state corporation PetroVietnam outlining the further steps and activities to be undertaken as part of the companies` long-term cooperation.
Russia`s budget deficit not to exceed 5 pct of GDP this year
Russia`s 2010 budget deficit will not exceed five percent of gross domestic product (GDP), Deputy Finance Minister Oksana Sergiyenko said on Thursday.
U.S. urges justice in lawyer Magnitsky`s jail death
Russia should find and bring to justice those guilty of the death of lawyer Sergei Magnitsky in a pre-trial detention center, the U.S. State Department said.
Attacked Russian journalist Kashin may give evidence on Wednesday
Russian journalist Oleg Kashin, who was brutally attacked on November 6, may give his evidence to investigators on Wednesday, his wife said.
Guinea pig queen to be crowned in Russia
A beauty contest for the best Guinea pig will be held on Friday in the Russian central city of Tula some 120 miles outside Moscow, a city zoo official said.
Almost 40% of Russians drink to excess
About 40% of Russians, or almost 57 million people, drink to excess, a Health Ministry top specialist told Rossiiskaya Gazeta on Friday.
Russian minister to present education development program
Russia`s federal target program to develop education in 2011-2015 will be considered at a meeting of the government presidium Thursday.
Russia needs fewer universities - Medvedev
The quality of education in Russia has deteriorated, and the country needs to cut the number of universities and colleges, President Dmitry Medvedev said.
Russia against U.S. current account limits proposal
Russia will not support a U.S. initiative to limit current account balances to four percent of gross domestic product (GDP), a Russian delegation source at the G20 summit said on Thursday.
Russian to be reinstated in Chinese schools
China is interested in developing Russian language as a school subject, Russia`s deputy Education Minister said on Wednesday.
Russia revives Caspian Sea Monster
The Russian government has commissioned the renewal of the "Caspian Sea Monster," the legendary ground effect vehicle (GEV). Only 30 such crafts were built in the Soviet Union over two decades.
Palace in St. Petersburg`s historic center to be auctioned off
A St. Petersburg palace that once belonged to Grand Duke Mikhail Mikhailovich of Russia will be put up for auction on Wednesday with the initial price of 700 million rubles ($22.7 million), the St. Petersburg Property Fund said on its website.
Russia`s gays look for real change after Luzhkov
They are ex-mayor Yury Luzhkov▓s sworn enemies: three Russian activists who have for years fought for gay rights in Russia.
Jailed CIA agent confirms contacts with Russia
A former CIA agent serving a 23-year prison term in the United States for spying for Russia has confessed that he has been maintaining contacts with Moscow, BBC Russia said on Tuesday.