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Russian word of the day: свеча (svyecha: candle) f. noun

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Russian word of the day: свеча (svyecha: candle) f. noun
Russian word of the day: свеча (svyecha: candle) f. noun
Russian word of the day: свеча (svyecha: candle) f. noun

Robert Amsterdam on Vladimir Putin's Russia - CBC Radio interview

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Robert Amsterdam on Vladimir Putin's Russia - CBC Radio interview
Robert Amsterdam on Vladimir Putin's Russia - CBC Radio interview
As observers from the EU, the U.S., the OSCE and fifteen-thousand assorted and angry Moscovites questioned the veracity of Vladimir Putin's victory in Sunday's Russian elections. A Canadian man was watching from way over here. His own battles go back to the days of the first round of the Putin Presidency and the oil baron he couldn't save from Putin's prison....

We are pleased to inform you that now you can also find us on Pinterest. We have...

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We are pleased to inform you that now you can also find us on Pinterest. We have...

We are pleased to inform you that now you can also find us on Pinterest. We have...
We are pleased to inform you that now you can also find us on Pinterest. We have selected the best images from our archive and catalogued them in an easy way and accessible way - a sort of Russian visual encyclopaedia. Find out everything you want to know about Russia and re-discover some of our most memorable articles through the visual contents of our website....

Artem Zagorodnov reports from Vladivostok and makes the point of the situation:...

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Artem Zagorodnov reports from Vladivostok and makes the point of the situation:...

Artem Zagorodnov reports from Vladivostok and makes the point of the situation:...
Artem Zagorodnov reports from Vladivostok and makes the point of the situation: is the city ready to be the next San Francisco?Long way to San Franciscorbth.ruPreparations for the 2012 APEC summit are transforming Vladivostok’s skyline, but residents of this economically struggling city are worried about what will happen when federal funds run out.

Nora FitzGerald introduces us to the work of Russian conceptual artist and paint...

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Nora FitzGerald introduces us to the work of Russian conceptual artist and paint...

Nora FitzGerald introduces us to the work of Russian conceptual artist and paint...
Nora FitzGerald introduces us to the work of Russian conceptual artist and painter Yevgeniy Fiks. Read more here:Artist Yevgeniy Fiks examines historical ironies in his DC showrbth.ruYevgeniy Fiks, a conceptual artist and painter influenced by the creators of the vibrant, political movement called Sots Art, examines historical ironies and absurdities that shed new light on the inconstancy of the Cold War....

William Browder Testifies to Congress that Russian Government

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William Browder Testifies to Congress that Russian Government
William Browder Testifies to Congress that Russian Government
William Browder Testifies to Congress that Russian Government Now Functions as Criminal Enterprisecdi.org21 March 2012 William Browder, CEO of Hermitage Capital Management, testified today at the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, stating that Russia no longer functions as a normal state, but is operating akin to a criminal enterprise. At the committee hearing entitled "Russia 2012: Increased Repres...

EVENT: Putin, Russia, and the West: War [March 26 in

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EVENT: Putin, Russia, and the West: War [March 26 in
EVENT: Putin, Russia, and the West: War [March 26 in
EVENT: Putin, Russia, and the West: War [March 26 in Washington, D.C.] - RUSSIA, GEORGIA, U.S.-Rcdi.orgIn August 2008, Russia went to war with America's ally, Georgia. "War," the third part of the BBC Two series Putin, Russia, and the West, charts the intense negotiations that preceded the conflict. Russia's President Dmitri Medvedev and Georgia's President Mikheil Saakashvili reveal why war was nece...

Обращение иранцев к израильтянам: “Мы ваши друзья”

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Обращение иранцев к израильтянам: “Мы ваши друзья”

Обращение иранцев к израильтянам: “Мы ваши друзья”
Израильтяне, мы не хотим ядерной бомбы, мы хотим мира и демократии, мы ваши друзья Недавно израильтяне начали Фейсбук-кампанию, в которой они обращаются к иранцам со словами: “Мы никогда не будем бомбить вашу страну. Мы любим вас”. В ответ иранцы организовали Фейсбук-кампанию, чтобы сказать израильтянам: “Мы ваши друзья”. Israeli Ronny Edry and his wife Michal Tamir started the initiative on the Facebook profile for Pushpin Mehina, a small school for graphic design students in Tel Aviv. Израильтянин...

Oleg Alkseev explains why Russia could benefit from the brain drain. Do you agr...

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Oleg Alkseev explains why Russia could benefit from the brain drain.
Do you agr...

Oleg Alkseev explains why Russia could benefit from the brain drain.
Do you agr...

Oleg Alkseev explains why Russia could benefit from the brain drain. Do you agree with him?Russia may benefit from the brain drainrbth.ruThe brain drain problem is an indisputable fact, but we should not try to stop it....

я согласился принять приглашение Президента

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я согласился принять приглашение Президента
я согласился принять приглашение Президента
был сегодня, по приглашению главного советника департамента по взаимодействию с Федеральным собранием и политическими партиями Управления Президента РФ по внутренней политики Владимира Юрьевича Х. в 6-м подъезде Администрации Президента. в качестве лидера создаваемой партии "Субтропическая Россия" да.главный советник сообщил мне, что предполагается очередная встреча Президента РФ Дмитрия Медведева с лидерами незарегистрированных партий - с возможным подписанием президентом прямо на этой встрече нового закона о политических партиях....

NATO Base in Russia 'Pragmatic Decision' ­ Analysts - RUSSIA,

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NATO Base in Russia 'Pragmatic Decision' ­ Analysts - RUSSIA,
NATO Base in Russia 'Pragmatic Decision' ­ Analysts - RUSSIA,
NATO Base in Russia 'Pragmatic Decision' ­ Analysts - RUSSIA, NATO, AFGHANISTAN :: JRL Simplecdi.orgThe Kremlin's intention to allow NATO to set up a hub for Afghan transit operations in the Volga region city of Ulyanovsk has triggered protests amid claims the deal would undermine Russia's national interests and security....

Orthodox priests of the Russian Airborne Forces undergo practical training at th...

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Orthodox priests of the Russian Airborne Forces undergo practical training at th...

Orthodox priests of the Russian Airborne Forces undergo practical training at th...
Orthodox priests of the Russian Airborne Forces undergo practical training at the Ryazan Higher Airborne School outside Moscow before jumping with the parachute, on March 20, 2012. Source: AFP/East NewsPhoto of the day 2

Russia's latest entry to Eurovision has stirred quite a lot of controversy:...

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Russia's latest entry to Eurovision has stirred quite a lot of controversy: ever...

Russia's latest entry to Eurovision has stirred quite a lot of controversy: ever...
Russia's latest entry to Eurovision has stirred quite a lot of controversy: everyone seems to like Buranovskye Babushki, but are they really the right choice for Eurovision? Daria Gonzales looks at Russia's history in the Eurovision Song Contest. Who are the most memorable performers, in your opinion?Eurovision: Granny boomrbth.ruA short history of Russia’s love-hate relationship with Eurovision....

Do anti-Kremlin local politics mean the end of Putin’s power vertical?

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Do anti-Kremlin local politics mean the end of Putin’s power vertical?
Do anti-Kremlin local politics mean the end of Putin’s power vertical?
Do anti-Kremlin local politics mean the end of Putin’s power vertical?Russia Profile - Politics - Chipping Away at the Staterussiaprofile.orgRussia Profile provides in-depth analysis on business, politics, current affairs and culture for Russia watchers around the world. It is the first place for all your Russian news needs.

В.В.Путин провёл заседание Правительства Российской Федерации

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В.В.Путин провёл заседание Правительства Российской Федерации
В.В.Путин провёл заседание Правительства Российской Федерации
«На фоне достаточно сложных процессов в мировой экономике, финансах Россия уверенно начала 2012 год. За первые два месяца наступившего года у нас зафиксирована положительная динамика практически по всем ключевым направлениям и показателям».

Will Skolkovo be able to slow Russia's brain drain problem?

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Will Skolkovo be able to slow Russia's brain drain problem?

Will Skolkovo be able to slow Russia's brain drain problem?
Will Skolkovo be able to slow Russia's brain drain problem?Skolkovo as a barrier to the brain drainrbth.ruThe brain drain problem is as relevant for Russia now as it used to be during Perestroika. Some experts argue that the trend is catastrophic, pointing to the increase in the numbers of researchers leaving the country.

КинООтвращага.

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КинООтвращага.

КинООтвращага.
В комментариях к предыдщему посту мы вспоминали самые восхитительные, самые крыше_срывающие фильмы нашего детства и что характерно - многие люди нашли своих единомышленников. На 100% никто не совпал с товарищем, но были весьма существенные проявления единодушия. Если вдуматься, мы часто любим то, что любят многие - не потому что все мы штампованные втулки с винтами, а потому что хорошее, приятное и талантливое вызывает единый отклик в сердцах и даже в извилинах....

КомКон и Стоимость Жизни

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КомКон и Стоимость Жизни
КомКон и Стоимость Жизни
После оглашения результатов Гой Куба по сети прокатилась волна возмущения (Список постов с цитатами - в традиционном дайджесте в конце недели, не пропустите!!) тем, что игру прокатили с целым рядом премий, хотя она вышла в финал в 10-ти номинациях (11, если считать ЗЛ/ЛвН в номинации "За вклад").В итоге же взяли только "За инновацию" - разработка и реализация системы биллинга, блоги; "За лучшую идею игры".Основное возмущение, разумеется, вызывает тот факт, что СЖ...

In his new opinion piece Eugene Ivanov wonders what is behind the U.S. new “demo...

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In his new opinion piece Eugene Ivanov wonders what is behind the U.S. new “demo...

In his new opinion piece Eugene Ivanov wonders what is behind the U.S. new “demo...
In his new opinion piece Eugene Ivanov wonders what is behind the U.S. new “democracy promotion” investment fund for Russia. What do you think about it? Return on Investmentrbth.ruWhat will the U.S. government reap from the money it is now sowing into a fund to promote democracy in Russia?...

Tunisia One Year On: the Achievements and the Challenges

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Tunisia One Year On: the Achievements and the Challenges
Tunisia One Year On: the Achievements and the Challenges
This is a transcript of a speech made by Merhézia Labidi Maiza, Deputy Speaker of the House, Tunisian Parliament, on 21 March 2012 at Chatham House. The speaker argued that Tunisia is successfully making the transition from dictatorship to democratic rule, and discussed the significant challenges facing the country. Event details.

Совещание по реализации задач, поставленных в предвыборных статьях

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Совещание по реализации задач, поставленных в предвыборных статьях

Совещание по реализации задач, поставленных в предвыборных статьях

Is all street art bad? Meet Pavel 183, the Russian street artist who acquired in...

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Is all street art bad? Meet Pavel 183, the Russian street artist who acquired in...

Is all street art bad? Meet Pavel 183, the Russian street artist who acquired in...
Is all street art bad? Meet Pavel 183, the Russian street artist who acquired international status with his work. Read more about him - and find out why he'd rather you didn't call him "the Russian Banksy":Street art with an intelligent facerbth.ruPavel 183 may not be the Russian Banksy, but something more critical and philosophical....

Аркадий Бабченко – долгожданная жертва революции

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Аркадий Бабченко – долгожданная жертва революции
Аркадий Бабченко – долгожданная жертва революции
Понятно, чего все вокруг Бабченко засуетились. В мужике – потенциал: он идеально подходит на роль сакральной жертвы кровавого режима.Да, слегка ебанутый. Но ведь отслужил в Чечне, возможно-контужен. Он из той породы бойцов, которые даже через 30 лет после войны все еще пускают поезда под откос. Именно он в нужный момент составил и выложил в свой блог подробнейшую инструкцию перехода от мирных акций протеста к государственному перевороту:«Я полностью поддерживаю решение проводить несанкционированный...

orleanz @ 2012-03-22T11:07:00

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orleanz @ 2012-03-22T11:07:00
orleanz @ 2012-03-22T11:07:00
Гай Германике нужно снять после "Школы" и "Краткого курса" еще один реалистичный сериал"Армия"вызвал бы интерес у широких слоев

Vsevolod Pulya reports from the North Caucasus ski resort of Arkhyz, where an op...

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Vsevolod Pulya reports from the North Caucasus ski resort of Arkhyz, where an op...

Vsevolod Pulya reports from the North Caucasus ski resort of Arkhyz, where an op...
Vsevolod Pulya reports from the North Caucasus ski resort of Arkhyz, where an opening ceremony was held on March 18. Do you like skiing? Arkhyz may be just the right place for your next ski trip!Ski resort with a past gets a resetrbth.ruThe first chair lift and two trails opened March 18 in the North Caucasus resort of Arkhyz.

British photographer Richard Davies has recently published “Wooden Churches – tr...

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British photographer Richard Davies has recently published “Wooden Churches – tr...

British photographer Richard Davies has recently published “Wooden Churches – tr...
British photographer Richard Davies has recently published “Wooden Churches – travelling in the Russian North,” a book of photographs aimed at raising public awareness of the plight of Russia’s wooden churches. "Many churches have been lost: some have been left to rot; some have been destroyed by lightning; last year, one church was hit by a reversing tractor." Read more about his work in this article by Matilda Moreton:Catching up with

Горбачев решил возродить свою партию

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Горбачев решил возродить свою партию

Горбачев решил возродить свою партию