Last update: Thursday, July 29, 2010
10:49 AM
Russians Greatest Fans of British Monarchy - Survey
The poll showed that 83 percent of those questioned in Russia would like to visit sites related to the Royal Family if they travel to Britain.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
4:18 PM
Over $10 Billion To Be Allocated to Boosting Tourism in Russia
The low amount of tourists visiting Russia is the result of the lack of a developed network of tourist facilities - opinion.
Friday, July 23, 2010
10:02 AM
Terrorists Threaten Caucasus Energy
The Baksan hydroelectric power station, in the Kabardino-Balkaria republic, was attacked by an armed group of three to five gunmen early on Wednesday morning.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
10:26 AM
Daring Terror Attack on Power Station Kills 2
Twenty-one explosions have occurred in the republic since June 1, and 13 others have been foiled
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
12:01 PM
North Caucasus Hydropower Attack "Part of Larger Terrorist Operation"
Fire put out at North Caucasus hydropower plant after terrorist blasts.
Monday, July 19, 2010
12:15 PM
Russian Immigrants Remembered on Tunisian Coast
The Russians were docked at the port of Bizert up until 1924, when the squadron was officially dissolved after France recognized the Soviet government.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
10:24 AM
Russia to Mark Second Victory Day
Russia will also commemorate the capitulation of Japan in 1945.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
9:04 AM
German FM Heads to Russia & Central Asia
German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle will attend Russian-German interstate consultations in Russia's Urals on Wednesday and Thursday.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
4:25 PM
New proposal would allow foreign tourists to spend 72 hours in St. Petersburg without a visa.
Friday, July 9, 2010
2:40 PM
Russia Concludes Vostok-2010 Drills in Siberia
Vostok 2010 Operation and Strategic Training is over.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
12:28 PM
US State Department Did Not Push "Reset" Button
Double standards do not comply with the "reset" policy - officials.
Monday, July 5, 2010
10:22 AM
Russian Fighter Jets Make First Ever Nonstop Flight Through Ural & Siberia
The drills began on June 29 in Russia's Far East training areas and involved some 10,000 troops and around 1,000 items of military hardware.
Friday, July 2, 2010
9:45 AM
Russians to Get Free Access to Facebook Via Cell Phones
The global social network company has already signed contracts with the Russian mobile operators Beeline and MTS.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
8:31 AM
Moscow Named Europe's Most Expensive City for Expats
Karachi, Pakistan, was ranked as the world's least expensive city.
Monday, June 28, 2010
3:31 PM
Coca-Cola Starts Selling Kvas in U.S.
Kvas - the beverage looks like either beer or soda, depending on the brand, and it tastes a bit like both.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
10:19 AM
Three Russian Aircraft With Humanitarian Aid Arrive in Kyrgyzstan
Meanwhile, death toll in Kyrgyz ethnic clashes rises to 191.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
12:17 PM
"Russian Rambos" Busted, But Other Attacks Appear
Police officers in the Urals were injured and one was killed over the weekend.
Friday, June 11, 2010
3:16 PM
Russia Agrees to US Proposal to Introduce Air Marshals
Russia will allow air marshals on flights at the request of the United States.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
4:28 PM
Police Is Hunting "Partisan" Cop-Killing Gang
More than 150 policemen and FSB officers are taking part in the operation.
Monday, June 7, 2010
2:37 PM
Russian Prosecutors Probe Airliner Emergency Landing
The landing gear of the Boeing 737-400 plane caught fire during takeoff from the Tolmachyovo airport in Novosibirsk.