Russia

Russian Cosmonaut Feoktistov Dies At 83

Michael Santo — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:33:53 -0600

Russian cosmonaut Konstantin Feoktistov, who was the recipient of two firsts as a cosmonaut, has died. He was 83. The Russian Space Agency said in a statement Sunday that Feoktistov died of unspecified causes late Saturday in Moscow.

Cameroon Leads vs Morocco, Russia vs. Slovenia

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:19:41 -0600

In today's FIFA's World Cup qualifiers Cameroon vs Morocco game is over where Cameroon leads the way 2:0. In Moscow another heated game is nearing conclusion where Russia is earning its right to go to South Africa next year to participate in FIFA's World Cup 2010.

President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev: State Of The Nation

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:00:40 -0600

Russia’s modernization in the 21st century will be based on democratic values and democratic institutes, and the Russian society will become a society of clever, free and responsible people, President Dmitry Medvedev said in his annual federal message to parliament on Thursday.

Medvedev: Russia-Belarus military drills 'defensive'

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:04:45 -0500

Large-scale joint military exercises being held by Russian and Belarus are not aimed at anyone and are purely of a defense nature, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday.

Russia Says Would Welcome Missile Defense System Canceling

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:26:40 -0500

US Department of Defense press official said it will adjust its plans for European missile defense system. The positive reaction from Russia did not delay. Moscow official said that it will welcome the change in U.S. missile defense shield program. Voice of Russia reports.

Visiting Peterhof in Russia

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:33:09 -0500

Peterhof, a brilliant country residence of Russian emperors, has a worldwide fame as the "capital of fountains". The ensemble of palaces, parks, fountains and waterfalls not inferior to its luxury of the famous French royal residence - Versailles.

Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 20 in Russia

Michael Santo — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:37:41 -0500

A suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden truck through the gates of the Nazran city police headquarters in Ingushetia province, in Russia's North Caucasus region, killing at least 20 and wounding at least 60 others. The detonation occurred as police officers were lining up for a morning check.

Tbilisi Braces for Russia Ukraine War

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:56:54 -0500

This is the title that one of the leading Russian Newspapers Izvestia today used to name its top story about the worsening relationship between Russia and Ukraine.

Iranian Airliner Skids Off Runway, Many Dead

Michael Santo — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:10:00 -0500

An Iranian passenger plane skidded off the runway and caught fire during an emergency landing in the northern city of Mashhad on Friday. This is the latest in what seems to be an endless strings of airline accidents and crashes recently.

Why Russia Has The Highest Mortgage Rates

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:49:36 -0500

The average current mortgage rates in Russia are very high compared to European and U.S. rates. In Russia they are in the range or 20% in Russian rubles and around 15% in U.S. if the loans are given in U.S. dollars. This is when in Europe and U.S. today's mortgage rates range from 3 to 6 percent. Western governments lowered the rates to stimulate the the credit markets and make housing affordable. Russia chose it's own way.

Russia Says Too Early To 'Bury' G8

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:55:49 -0500

The G8 has not yet become obsolete as a forum for the leaders of the world's most industrialized economies, Russian presidential aide Sergei Prikhodko said on Thursday.

Russia To Come To G-8 With New Ideas On Security, Energy

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:53:20 -0500

On Wednesday, leaders of Russia, the US, the UK, France, Japan, Germany, Canada and Italy will gather in the Italian town of l'Aquila for G8 summit. North Korea’s nuclear problem, international security and the methods of overcoming the global crisis will be priorities for Russia at the summit, presidential aide Arkady Dvorkovich told reporters Tuesday.