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1. Denial of Medical Care Common Blackmail Practice in Russian Prisons November 18, 2009 Human-rights activists and colleagues of a 37-year-old attorney who died Tuesday in a Moscow prison say it is common practice in Russia to deny medical attention to people in custody as a way to force them to cooperate with prosecutors or corrupt officials. Russian Interior Ministry spokeswoman Irina Dudukina says attorney Sergei Magnitsky died of heart failure in pretrial detention. Magnitsky was a tax lawyer for the London-based Hermitage Capital Management Fund. It was once the largest foreign investor on the Russian stock market. British investor William Browder of Hermitage Capital Ma... (read more)

2. Discover The Past Through Paintings November 16, 2009 It is not common to hear about a Russian painter, less if he was a talent one. Kazimir Malevich (1878 - 1935) was a Russian Avant-garde painter, the creator and principal artist of the Suprematist movement. Kazimir spend his childhood in the Kiev villages in Ukraine, which was part of Russian Empire. He was the first of fourteen children. He studied art in a private academy in Moscow where developed several Paintings and with time he became one of Russia's best-known modern painters. In 1907, Malevich exhibited two sketches at the 14th Exhibition of the Moscow Community of Painters. It was the... (read more) Author: Mary Pierce

3. Russian Gas: Pipelines, Politics and Money November 11, 2009 Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir PutinRussian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has warned Ukraine he will cut off the country's gas supplies if it siphons fuel from export lines. Mr. Putin made the statement in Moscow following a meeting with Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann. His warning carries an implicit threat that Europeans this winter could again face shortages of gas they receive from Russia via pipelines that go through Ukraine.  Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has been discussing energy with European leaders much of this past year. He met with the prime minister of Hungar... (read more)

4. Russian Physicist, H-Bomb Scientist Ginzburg Dies at 93 November 09, 2009 Picture taken on October 7, 2003 shows Russian Nobel Physics Prize laureate, professor Vitaly GinzburgRussian physicist and Nobel laureate Vitaly Ginzburg has died in Moscow. He was 93.The Russian Academy of Sciences says Ginzburg died Sunday evening from heart failure after a long illness. During the 1940s and early 50s, Ginzburg was part of a Soviet project that developed the hydrogen bomb. In numerous interviews, he said he believed his work saved him from the Stalinist purges that began in the mid-1930s. As he worked during those years, he noted that many of his Jewish contemporaries, inc... (read more)

5. Why Russia Has More Women Than Men November 10, 2009 The largest country in the world is suffering from a rapidly declining population. Russia’s population has fallen by 6.6 million since 1993, with a current estimate of 142 million. Men in this region are dying at a faster rate than women, which is one reason why there are millions more women than men in Russia and Ukraine. Of the Top 10 Cities Where Women Outnumber Men, researched by AskMen.com, Moscow, Russia came in at #7 and Kiev, Ukraine made the top spot at #1. Where did all the Russian men go? Historic events have contributed to the dwindling male population in Russia and Ukraine,... (read more) Author: Michelle Brown

6. Hotels to consider on a Moscow holiday November 06, 2009 Moscow has hotels to suit all budgets, whether you're keen to splash out on the best accommodation or find a reasonably priced establishment to free up cash for a range of holiday activities. As there are so many places to choose from in the Russian capital, here are several you might want to consider. When it comes to five-star Moscow hotels, there are a number of options to mull over. The Hilton Leningradskaya is based within one of the city's seven major skyscrapers and is located close to many of the main attractions in the centre of Moscow. Elsewhere, the famous Hote... (read more) Author: Dipika Patel

7. Young Gain Job Advantage in Post- Communist Societies November 04, 2009 A red banner with hammer and sickle is seen outside the Polish Embassy in Moscow (File)The symbol of Communism - the hammer and sickle - represents the main tools of physical labor used by industrial and agricultural workers. But the collapse of the Iron Curtain 20 years ago coincided with a decline in heavy industry and the rise of the Internet and knowledge-based companies.  The Gdansk Shipyard, birthplace of the Solidarity Trade Union that led the struggle against Communism in Poland, was a place where thousands of workers could expect a lifetime of employment under the old state-supp... (read more)

8. Anna Okunev, Jazz Violinist October 29, 2009 Anna Okunev is a Russian born violinist now living and working in Sydney, Australia. Okunev, a former child prodigy, started playing violin at the age of five. She was born in Moscow in 1985. Throughout her childhood she performed in her native Russia. After migrating to Australia, Anna studied on a music scholarship at MLC Sydney, and then on a full scholarship at the Australian Institute of Music with Sophie Rowell (of the Australian String Quartet) and Charmain Gadd. Okunev has toured nationally and abroad with Sydney Youth Orchestra and Australian Youth Orchestra. In 2006, Anna ... (read more) Author: Saul Richardson

9. Short Term Apartments In Moscow October 28, 2009 If you are planning a short term visit to Russia, one of the most important things on the list is to find a place to stay. Moscow is one place which has various options for accommodation such as local Russian hotels or even luxurious star hotels to choose from. The problem with local hotels is that they do not offer the basic amenities that western tourists are looking for, while star hotels can prove to be quite expensive an option for most. The solution lies in Moscow short term apartments. These Moscow apartments are an ideal combination of affordability and convenience. Moscow short t... (read more) Author: Janet Jhon

10. Apartment Rental Services In Moscow October 27, 2009 Russia is one of the popular business destination for many a business traveler. Moscow is an ancient city which is rich in cultural heritage and has a lot of historical significance. When western travelers come to the city they try to look for accommodation that has the basic amenities that are available in a western style apartment. Situated at a prime location with the markets, ATM’s, restaurants or a local attraction nearby, these apartments can be quite an attractive bargain as compared to luxury hotels which might be heavy on your pocket for a weeklong or fortnightly stay. Moscow ren... (read more) Author: Janet Jhon

11. Skirt Mob-Russian Women Expose October 26, 2009 Our driver stops his black Mercedes at the light on the corner of Tverskaya Ulitsa and Teatral’nyy Proyezd, the most major of Moscow busy intersections near Red Square. As he dreamily ponders the type of Pelmeni to have for dinner his eyes begin to glaze over. He has just spotted the most gorgeous pair of legs in his side view mirror…smooth as silk in a short black skirt riding high and tight on a young femme’s shapely thighs. Our driver tracks the lady’s stunning gams as she strides on high heels down the sidewalk. Spellbound, his mouth slightly open he begins to drool as he cranes his n... (read more) Author: Larry Cervantes

12. Artistic Photographers will like St.Pete October 26, 2009 A word of warning for the photographer: I can not stress this enough; Unlike in Moscow where photographing the metro line (subway) is allowed, it is strictly forbidden in St. Petersburg and this law is strongly enforced. Not only can you not take photos inside the subway, but you can not photograph the outside the metro stations. If the police see you photographing inside or around the outside of the St. Petersburg metros, if you are lucky you only have to pay off the policeman, if your not you could be taken to the local police station and pay a large fine there, you can even have your camera... (read more) Author: Ari Gold

13. Get cruising along Russia's rivers October 26, 2009 There are many ways of exploring Russia, whether it is by flying from place to place, taking the trans-Siberian railway or using buses or standard trains. However, one method that might have escaped your attention is river cruising, which can be a great way of seeing some of the main highlights of a particular part of the country. For example, the tours run aboard the Dr Zhivago and Peter the First ships take in Moscow and St Petersburg while stopping at interesting locations in between the two cities. These tours generally depart from either Moscow or St Petersburg and stop at ... (read more) Author: Dipika Patel

14. Cnine Commuters Adapt October 22, 2009 Scientists in Moscow say that ever since the 1990s, when the Soviet Union collapsed and Moscow fell into the hands of new class of Russian capitalists, stray dogs are getting smarter. Strays from suburbia have learned to commute by Moscow metro every morning to get to the regions of Moscow center where the fat cats live. Once they’re downtown, they put their newly acquired and previously unseen dog skills to work. A dog’s got to eat, so first, the “hunt for shawarma”, the eastern fast food popular among Muscovites. On a busy Moscow street, a man buys a hot shawarma from a kiosk, and ... (read more) Author: Gabriela Schmid

15. Moscow Fashion October 16, 2009 We are a new shop opening up in the highly competitive market of Moscow. Already we have a very wide audience building in an even bigger market. How does the shop look to you? How does it compare to other non-Russian websites? We would like to know. It is a long process to set up a business in Russia but with such a huge possible sales potential, it will always be worth a try. Who are we? I was born in Moscow and studied as a secretary but after meeting my English husband realised with his help and encouragement was able to push my skills further and further. The shop is a combination of ... (read more) Author: lioudmila stride

16. Missile & Laser defence: how laser technology has evolved since Star Wars October 16, 2009 Missile defence has come a long way since Ronald Reagan called for the creation of what became known as a “Star Wars” shield to protect America from a Soviet nuclear strike. While this vision led to new confrontations with Moscow and threatened to provoke a space arms race, US scientists and engineers got on with the job of meeting their leader’s wishes. Since 1985, when the research and development began, the US has spent or earmarked more than $124 billion (£75.4 million) on Star Wars. Nearly $8 billion has been approved for next year. The security environment has changed a... (read more) Author: Shane Ennerson

17. Clinton: Important for Russia to Embrace Basic Human Rights October 14, 2009 U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says it is important for Russia to embrace basic human rights and freedoms, including the right of openly participating in the political process.U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton addresses students of MGU (Moscow State University), 14 Oct 2009Clinton told a group of students at Moscow State University Wednesday that "citizens must be empowered" to determine what laws they will live under.  She said the freedom to take unpopular positions and "disagree with conventional wisdom" are the hallmarks of "an innovative society."Clinton said it... (read more)

18. US, Russia: No New Sanctions on Iran Yet October 13, 2009 Russia's Pres. Dmitry Medvedev and FM Sergei Lavrov meet with US Sec. of State Hillary Clinton at Barvikha, outside Moscow, 13 Oct 2009U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and her Russian counterpart held talks in Moscow Tuesday, but the two sides played down any potential disagreements over how to respond to Iran's nuclear program. Clinton met early Tuesday with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov who said that under the current circumstances even the threat of sanctions against Iran for its nuclear program would be counterproductive.Secretary of State Clinton said the United States agreed wi... (read more)

19. Clinton, Lavrov: No Iran Sanctions Yet October 13, 2009 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (R), and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meet in Moscow, Russia, 13 Oct 2009U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says it is not yet time for additional sanctions against Iran, and she praised Russia for its cooperation on the issue.Clinton spoke to reporters in Moscow Tuesday after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.Lavrov agreed with Clinton, saying imposing sanctions against Tehran for its controversial nuclear program at this stage would be "counterproductive."Iranian diplomats have agreed to meet with officials from the U... (read more)

20. Clinton to Press Russia on Backing Sanctions on Iran October 13, 2009 U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in Moscow where she plans to ask Russian leaders how they will pressure Iran to prove it is not building a nuclear weapon. A senior State Department official said Monday that Clinton will push the Russians to say what specific pressure they would be prepared to use when they join the United States and its allies in confronting Iran.  So far, Russia has been lukewarm to the idea of sanctions.But Russian President Dmitri Medvedev said last month that sanctions are sometimes inevitable.Iran agreed two weeks ago to let international inspectors visit ... (read more)

21. Russian Journalist Politkovskaya Remembered 3 Years After Killing October 07, 2009 Hundreds of supporters of murdered Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya gathered in Moscow Wednesday to mark the third anniversary of her death and demand that her killers be brought to justice.A woman places flowers at a portrait of slain journalist Anna Politkovskaya during a rally in Moscow, 07 Oct 2009The demonstration in the Russian capital began with a moment of silence at 4:03 p.m. local time -- the exact moment Politkovskaya was gunned down in her apartment building.The journalist was a critic of the Kremlin, and her death fueled international condemnation of Russia's human rights rec... (read more)

22. Russia's Power-Plant Disaster Highlights Decaying Infrastructure October 02, 2009 The recent catastrophic accident at Russia's largest hydroelectric plant has reminded leaders in Moscow of the urgent need for inspections and repairs of the country's mostly Soviet-era infrastructure. Long before the deadly accident in Siberia in August, Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry had warned that the dam at the power plant was in a dangerous state of neglect, yet little was done over the next 10 years to prevent its tragic and costly failure. The accident at the Sayano-Shushenskaya hydroelectric plant highlighted the state of decay in Russia's infrastructure, and the government'... (read more)

23. France Considers Selling Warship to Russia October 01, 2009 France is considering the sale of a helicopter carrier ship to Russia that could provide Moscow with added offensive capabilities at sea.Speaking in Moscow, French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner and Defense Minister Herve Morin confirmed speculation that France is considering the sale of a helicopter carrier to Russia. Both sides, however, noted no deal has been signed. Kouchner said there are a number of French administrative and political principles governing arms sales, particularly a ship as expensive as a helicopter carrier. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (L) shakes hands with Fre... (read more)

24. How To Enjoy Your First Visit To Moscow, Russia September 27, 2009 Taking your initial trip to Moscow, Russia is in many ways like going to any other world capital. Prior to leaving your home country, you have to be certain you have a visa. The simplest visa to get is a tourist visa. It will cost around EUR100. If you are a usual first time traveler and do not know any Russian, proceed through the "green channel" upon arrival in Moscow. If you need money, you can withdraw it from an ATM on most any corner. It is safest to bring a mix of cash, credit and ATM cards. It is very important that you keep your passport and hotel registration with you always. ... (read more) Author: Robert Bell

25. Russians, Too, May Get 'Cash for Clunkers' Rebates September 25, 2009 Russians look at the newest cars at the Moscow auto showThe Russian government is planning to introduce its own "cash for clunkers" package, following the success of rebate programs in the U.S. and parts of western Europe. The hope is that a "rubles for wrecks" plan next year will revive the domestic auto industry and spur Russian new-car sales, now running at less than half last year's levels.  At Russia's biggest annual auto show, in Moscow, car-makers are doing what they can to attract new customers. According to the Association of European Businesses, new-car sales in Russia dropped... (read more)

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