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  • Historama, September 6

    MiG pilot that escaped from the Soviet Union on his plane and Russian city that was renamed three times are recalled in tonight’s Historama. Read more »

  • Putin still to decide whether to run for presidency in 2012

    Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has said he will make the decision whether to run or not in the presidential elections in 2012 depending on the situation in Russia. Read more »

  • Georgia hosts militant training bases – official

    Special camps have been established in Georgia where militants are being trained to be later sent to Russia, said a Russian senior Interior Ministry official. Read more »

  • Israel Defense Minister in Moscow for talks

    Ehud Barak, the Israeli Defense Minister, met with his Russian counterpart Anatoly Serdyukov on Monday to strengthen bilateral security agreements, as well as pay tribute to Russia's sacrifices ... Read more »

  • Medvedev harvests potatoes during drought inspection

    President Dmitry Medvedev has inspected Russia’s agri-industrial complex in the Voronezh region and personally harvested three potato crops. Read more »

  • Rosneft appoints new CEO

    Russia's number one oil producer, Rosneft has appointed Eduard Khudainatov for a three-year term as CEO to replace Sergei Bogdanchikov. Read more »

  • Russia and Israel sign military agreement

    A new five year plan has been hammered out and signed during a meeting of the Russian and Israeli defense ministers in Moscow. Read more »

  • Napoleon’s army returns to Russian battlefield

    Russians are marking the anniversary of one of the bloodiest military clashes in the country's history. On Sunday, September 5, Napoleon’s and Kutuzov’s armies are back on battlefield at Borodino. Read more »

  • Suicide attack kills 3, dozens injured

    At least three servicemen were killed and dozens injured in a suicide bombing attack on a temporary camp near a shooting range in the Russian Republic of Dagestan, according to RIA Novosti news ... Read more »

  • Blazing nightmare: the 24 hours that turned people’s lives upside down

    After a period of relative calm, Russia was hit by a new wave of wildfires. This time round, though, it took emergency crews only 24 hours to put out the blaze, but one single day still ruined ... Read more »

  • Russian film in line for Venice's Golden Lion

    A Russian movie is this year competing for the main prize at one of the most prestigious film festivals, the 67th Venice International Film Festival. Read more »

  • Car bomb blast kills driver, injures minister

    A high-ranking official has been injured by a car bomb in Russia's Southern Republic of Dagestan. One person has reportedly died in the attack. Read more »

  • Wildfires return to Russia, but not for long

    The last forest fire in the Volgograd region was put out, Itar Tass reported, quoting the local department of the Russian Emergencies Ministry. Read more »

  • Kremlin horse school – at a gallop to glory

    This weekend the center of Moscow will host a spectacular show of Russia's renowned presidential cavalry honor escort. Read more »

  • Russia, Ireland claim away wins in Euro2012 opening qualifiers

    Russia went off to a winning start at Euro 2012 qualifying campaign on Friday after beating underdogs Andorra on the road. Read more »

  • Where to go on Moscow City Day

    On September 4 the Russian capital celebrates its birthday with a series of parades and entertainment events. RT offers a list of events which you can enjoy during the celebration. Read more »

  • Historama, September 3

    A brave rock climber and the beautiful St. Petersburg Metro made this day in Russia’s history. Read more »

  • Moscow Yacht Show invites Muscovites to joyride

    Ready to brave out any fluctuations of freaky autumn weather, yachtsmen from all over the world flock to the Russian capital to show off their boats and test drive the ones they dream of. Read more »

  • Another Internet censuring attempt fails: Russians win YouTube back

    Internet users from Russia's Far East sigh with relief as a regional court has at last lifted a ban on YouTube, which had been blocked for allegedly promoting extremist ideology. Read more »

  • Victims of terror attacks remembered in Russia

    Nationwide, Russians are remembering the victims of terrorists in the country by marking the “Day of Solidarity in the Fight against Terrorism” on Friday. Read more »