Russia

November 22, 2011

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Nov 22, 2011

TODAY: Election parties summary, Communists defend Stalin propaganda, Putin to delay annual call until after the vote; Medvedev praises Georgian war again; Russia opposes Iran sanctions; prison reforms not happening; missiles in Belarus? Phobos-Gr...
November 21, 2011

Today in Russian Business – Nov 21, 2011

Oleg Deripaska has commented on the current euro crisis, anticipating that the currency will fall into line with the dollar and lead to a flood of cheap imports into Russia: ‘I’m surprised some still believe in the euro,’ he said, as Medvedev boas...
November 21, 2011

Today in Russian Business – Nov 21, 2011

Oleg Deripaska has commented on the current euro crisis, anticipating that the currency will fall into line with the dollar and lead to a flood of cheap imports into Russia: ‘I’m surprised some still believe in the euro,’ he said, as Medvedev boas...
November 21, 2011

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Nov 21, 2011

TODAY: Students arrested for protesting university collusion with United Russia as Kremlin ties to clergy boost the party’s popularity; Putin’s electioneering takes an unfortunate turn at martial arts fight; actor rejects state awards; more Tajik ...
November 21, 2011

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Nov 21, 2011

TODAY: Students arrested for protesting university collusion with United Russia as Kremlin ties to clergy boost the party’s popularity; Putin’s electioneering takes an unfortunate turn at martial arts fight; actor rejects state awards; more Tajik ...
November 18, 2011

Putin’s Dwindling Dream

The Economist has the latest in a spate of articles this week speculating that Prime Minister / President / President / Prime Minister / incumbent President Vladimir Putin’s time may be up, following his admissions at last week’s Valdai Club dinne...
November 18, 2011

Putin’s Dwindling Dream

The Economist has the latest in a spate of articles this week speculating that Prime Minister / President / President / Prime Minister / incumbent President Vladimir Putin’s time may be up, following his admissions at last week’s Valdai Club dinne...
November 18, 2011

Today in Russian Business – Nov 18, 2011

The central bank is calling on the state to exercise caution in assisting big banks, saying that support for such institutions should come from the institutions themselves: ‘It must be debt conversion into shares and shareholders’ pain.’  Th...
November 18, 2011

Today in Russian Business – Nov 18, 2011

The central bank is calling on the state to exercise caution in assisting big banks, saying that support for such institutions should come from the institutions themselves: ‘It must be debt conversion into shares and shareholders’ pain.’  Th...
November 18, 2011

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Nov 18, 2011

TODAY: Trifonova death due to medical error? Gay rights activist slams St Petersburg bill; Tajik President orders release of Russian pilot; border conflicts could turn nuclear? Lavrov likens Syria situation to civil war; Serbs appeal to Russia; Be...