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  • Russia to build new space launch facility

    During his trip to Russia’s Far East, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin announced the ambitious project to build the country’s own space launch facility. Read more »

  • New leads bring fresh FSB ops in south

    Five militants have been killed during an anti-terror operation in the capital of Russia's southern republic of Kabardino-Balkaria. Read more »

  • Moscow expats share their hopes and fears

    Reportedly approaching the food crisis and the U2 gig that hit the Russian capital on Wednesday have impressed Moscow expats the most this week. Read more »

  • Historama, August 27

    Find out why an enthusiastic Russian pilot risked his career for the sake of having fun and ended up in the annals of aviation history. Read more »

  • Prediction contradiction: Economic forecasts fail check by Accounts Chamber

    The Ministry of Economic Development seems no better at forecasting than Russia's weathermen. The Accounts Chamber has reviewed the ministry's 2009 economic forecast - and found it "unacceptably ... Read more »

  • Security forces battle militants in centre of city

    Reports are coming in of a shoot-out between militants and police in the capital of one of Russia's North Caucasus republics - Kabardino-Balkaria. Read more »

  • Russians celebrate national cinema day

    On August 27, Russian cinematographers celebrate their professional holiday - Russian Cinema Day. Read more »

  • Lukashenko finds alternative to Kremlin in Russia’s regions

    The Belarusian leader insists that criticism from the Kremlin is “a personal conflict” as he tries to establish stronger ties with Russian governors. Read more »

  • Bout denies knowing Russian secrets and aiding illegal deals

    A Russian businessman wanted by the US for alleged arms smuggling denies ever having been engaged in arms dealing and claims that the whole case against him has been framed up by the American ... Read more »

  • British punk-folk assault on the capital

    Bands from the UK and Ireland keep on pushing towards the Russian capital. Legends of British punk-folk the Pogues come to Moscow for the fist time to present the audience with their best-ever hits. Read more »

  • Russia Blog Roundup – 27 August 2010

    A roundup of the best posts from the past seven days Russia Blog Roundup – 27 August 2010 is a post from: Siberian Light Read more »

  • Lokomotiv and Sibir knocked out of Europa League

    It’s been an awful day for Russia’s remaining contingent in the Europe League. Read more »

  • Spartak, Rubin know their opponents in Champions League

    The draw for the upcoming Champions League season has been made. Just two Russian clubs taking part this time around - Spartak and Rubin – must be quite satisfied with the results. Read more »

  • Dead British Spy: The Russian Connection

    Why did a British spy die in a London flat owned by a company called New Rodina? Dead British Spy: The Russian Connection is a post from: Siberian Light Read more »

  • Trains offer a truly Russian shopping experience

    The centuries-old monasteries and country estates on Moscow's outskirts may speak to Russia's history and traditions, but the train trips to get to them say a lot about what Russia is like today. Read more »

  • New Internet Explorer interface leaked to public

    The Russian division of Microsoft seems to have revealed a corporate secret. Read more »

  • Russia second in Youth Olympic Games dubbed “successful”

    The first ever Youth Olympic Games have been officially closed in Singapore, putting en end to 12 days of competition, seen much more widely than a triumph for Chinese and Russian athletes. Read more »

  • Kuskovo estate: welcome to a fairytale

    Nicknamed the Moscow Versailles, Kuskovo estate – the land of sumptuous palaces and magnificent parks – is the former summer retreat of one of the wealthiest and most powerful families in ... Read more »

  • South Ossetia celebrates 2 years of independence

    South Ossetia marked its independence day on Thursday, gratefully acknowledging Russia’s role in the attainment of political sovereignty. Read more »

  • Beautiful spy makes headlines again

    Not content with provoking an international incident between Russia and the US, femme-fatale Anna Chapman is back in the news after a photo shoot for a Russian glossy magazine. Read more »