Last update: Friday, July 30, 2010
11:21 AM
The Russian Bear Suffers Through a Heat Wave
What happens when a sweltering air mass lingers over a country better known for ice and snow? A look at an unusual event with heavy consequences.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
11:14 AM
Russians officially celebrated a new holiday marking the country's conversion to Christianity in 988.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
11:50 AM
Forest Fire Almost Destroyed "The Denezhkin Kamen" Natural Resort
The Russian Emergencies Ministry says that 104 new forest fires have occurred over the past 24 hours in the Urals.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
3:22 PM
Most Russians Want Political, Not Technical Modernization - Paper
To most Russians, modernization is merely an abstract concept.
Monday, July 26, 2010
4:52 PM
The Opera and Ballet House Gets A New Look
The Opera and Ballet House of Ekaterinburg is one of the oldest in Russia. It opened in 1912.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
2:50 PM
How to Survive in Summer Ekaterinburg: Top Tips
In big cities every summer most buildings are cut off from running hot water for several weeks.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
11:20 AM
The Nizhny Tagil Exhibition Is Over
More than 40 000 people enjoyed the exhibition and military show.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
12:06 PM
71 Drown During Record Heat Wave
Temperatures have broken July records in dozens of cities in western Russia.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
11:19 AM
Russian Bear Truth Behind Stereotype
Western explorers discovering Russia some five centuries ago wrote of towns full of bears roaming the streets.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
10:40 AM
New Household Shipping Fees Dismay Expats
Carrying your belongings may be the only affordable way to move to Russia. A new tariff is imposing a $5 per kilogram fee for every kilo beyond a 50-kilogram limit.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
10:04 AM
Six Female Suicide Bombers Arrested
In Moscow two female suicide bombers attacked the metro on March 29, killing 40 people.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
9:55 AM
Monday, July 12, 2010
12:12 PM
Medvedev Examines Innovative Projects at Youth Education Forum
President Dmitry Medvedev visited the Russian Educational Seliger-2010 forum.
Friday, July 9, 2010
1:33 PM
Russian Queues Are Longest in Europe
Expats grumble that queuing in Russia is a national sport, and now it seems they are right.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
12:38 PM
Ekaterinburg Welcomes Foreign Professionals
"We want to lure as many highly-skilled workers to our city as we can" - city officials.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
11:01 AM
Russia to Develop 9 New Sanctuaries, 13 Natural Parks by 2020
Protected marine zones will be created with an area of over one million hectares.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
11:31 AM
Russia's Cancer Children Struggle for Much-Needed Treatment
Due to the lack of a medical infrastructure, the disease is among the main causes of toddler deaths.
Sunday, August 1, 2010, 11:10 AM
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