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April 29, 2011

Libya & the Balance of Power

The Telegraph has published a piece by Russian reporter Vladislav Vorobyov on his experiences during a trip to Cairo last month.  Vorobyov’s article is important, and sheds some light on Russia’s persistent and loud denunciation o...
April 29, 2011

Energy Blast – April 29, 2011

As of May, the Kremlin will completely ban exports of refined petroleum products in a bid to deal with regional supply shortages.  To similar ends, export duties will be raised by 44%.  Like many of the larger international energy compan...
April 29, 2011

Today in Russian Business – April 29, 2011

VTB head Andrey Kostin talks to the BBC about ‘opening‘ the Russian economy and its reliance on the export of raw materials.  Under a new bill ordered by Dmitry Medvedev, banks will have to disclose information on the accounts and...
April 29, 2011

Today in Russian Business – April 29, 2011

VTB head Andrey Kostin talks to the BBC about ‘opening‘ the Russian economy and its reliance on the export of raw materials.  Under a new bill ordered by Dmitry Medvedev, banks will have to disclose information on the accounts and...
April 29, 2011

RA’s Daily Russian News Blast – April 29, 2011

TODAY: Markelov/Baburova suspects convicted; Kashin defamation case opens; various groups schedule May Day protests; RFE/RL accused of violating election law; Kadyrov says hands clean; Putin’s sports activity; Moscow art students’ work...
April 29, 2011

RA’s Daily Russian News Blast – April 29, 2011

TODAY: Markelov/Baburova suspects convicted; Kashin defamation case opens; various groups schedule May Day protests; RFE/RL accused of violating election law; Kadyrov says hands clean; Putin’s sports activity; Moscow art students’ work...
April 28, 2011

Communist Propaganda

Here’s something to help inject a little humour into what is already becoming a tired story.  There are still 11 months to go until Russia’s presidential elections, but the Putin-Medvedev will-he-won’t-he presidential rivalr...
April 28, 2011

Energy Blast – April 28, 2011

Activists gathered to protest in Saratov earlier this week against the use of two reactors at the Balakovo nuclear power plant.  Contrary to earlier reports, TNK-BP says it is not considering opening lawsuits against BP, and will no longer se...
April 28, 2011

Energy Blast – April 28, 2011

Activists gathered to protest in Saratov earlier this week against the use of two reactors at the Balakovo nuclear power plant.  Contrary to earlier reports, TNK-BP says it is not considering opening lawsuits against BP, and will no longer se...
April 28, 2011

Today in Russian Business – April 28, 2011

A special panel has been put together to defend Russia’s poor reputation for building poor-quality and notoriously expensive roads in a sector thought to be rife with corruption.  Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s visit to Sweden ha...