European Politicians — Russia

• Don Siegelman, Paul Minor And The End Of Russian Adoptions: The U.S. Abandons It...

  

  Vladimir PutinRussian president Vladimir Putin has signed a law that bans adoptions to the United States, taking effect tomorrow (January 1). Read more

  The 31 december 2012 by   Rogershuler
  LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Russian President Signs Anti-adoption Bill into Law

  Now that Russian President Vladimir Putin has penned the anti-adoption bill into law to prevent Americans from adopting Russian children, Mr. Read more

  The 30 december 2012 by   Mendeleyeev
  DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Guardian On China And Russia

  

  Reblogged from Da Russophile: Keeping up with the Guardian’s stream of textual diarrhea in its Russia coverage is a quixotic task, and one that I do not really... Read more

  The 29 december 2012 by   Callumgg
  CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• US Banned from Russian Adoption

  

  President Vladimir Putin of Russia, signed into law a bill brought forth by the Russian Parliament to ban intercountry Adoption between Russia and the US Read more

  The 28 december 2012 by   Momatlast
  FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Lost Wooden Churches Of Russia

  

  image credit Crumbling and abandoned, the last remnants of Russia's wooden churches lay dotted in the woodlands of the country's north-western corner. Read more

  The 27 december 2012 by   Gerard
  HUMOR, RANDOM

• Today Begins New Year Parties at Russian and Ukrianian Schools

  

  For children today is a very important day. It is 27 December, Thursday and in many schools across Russia and Ukraine children will be enjoying their New Year... Read more

  The 27 december 2012 by   Mendeleyeev
  DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Cannabis in Russian Agricultural History

  

  Sometimes you can learn some of the most interesting things from readers. Thanks to Mendeleyev Journal subscriber Raisa Tarasova, herself an interesting blogger... Read more

  The 26 december 2012 by   Mendeleyeev
  DESTINATIONS, ENVIRONMENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Federation Council Approves Russian Adoption Ban

  

  Each 1 January Grandfather Frost and his granddaughter the Snow Maiden visit Russia’s parliament. Shown here last year is Grandfather Frost and the Snow Maiden... Read more

  The 26 december 2012 by   Mendeleyeev
  DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Christmas in Russia

  . Well it will be here soon–on 7 January but first we’ll celebrate the New Year on 31 December and 1 January.Meanwhile we’d like to thank Google, Yandex, Bing... Read more

  The 25 december 2012 by   Mendeleyeev
  DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Russian Cooking: Simply the Best

  Thankfully, Russia has retained the culture of actually preparing and cooking food. This is quite the opposite from many Western homes where most used kitchen... Read more

  The 24 december 2012 by   Mendeleyeev
  DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Russian Politics Moves to the Absurd

  

  Russian politics isn’t for the faint at heart, and sometimes not for the intelligent either as you will see.You probably have read here and other places about... Read more

  The 23 december 2012 by   Mendeleyeev
  DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Russians Petition USA to Punish Russian Duma

  

  Wow, as of the most recent count, over 38,000 electronic signatures have been added to a petition asking the Obama administration to punish members of the... Read more

  The 23 december 2012 by   Mendeleyeev
  DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Russia Again Shoots Herself While Aiming at Something Else: Ban on Orphan...

  

  The phrase “Russia shot herself while aiming at something else” was often heard by Russians in the early days of post-Communist freedom and the ensuing period o... Read more

  The 18 december 2012 by   Mendeleyeev
  CURRENT, DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Russians On-the-street React to Friday’s Connecticut School Tragedy

  

  Perhaps you remember the Beslan school massacre of September 2004? Islamic separatists were responsible for the deaths of 380 people, 186 of them children, in... Read more

  The 15 december 2012 by   Mendeleyeev
  DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Russian to the Kitchen

  

  My son Alex, now aged 12, was adopted from Russia and has written a kids cookbook of Russian recipes. All of the proceeds from the sale of the book will go... Read more

  The 13 december 2012 by   Momatlast
  FAMILY, PARENTING

• ITU: Russia Gives Up Its Plan To Have The UN Rule The Internet

  According to Reuters, A Russian-led coalition has withdrawn its proposal to turn Internet governance over to the United Nations. Read more

  The 11 december 2012 by   Worldwide
  BUSINESS, TECH

• Reuters: ITU: Russia Backed By China, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Sudan and the UAE...

  Reuters, is reporting that Russian is backing a proposal with the support of China, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Sudan and the United Arab Emirates at the ITU is... Read more

  The 09 december 2012 by   Worldwide
  BUSINESS, TECH

• A Single Story of Soviet Russia

  

  “I don’t know what hunger is,” said Mikhail: teacher, father, product of the Soviet Union. It was strange hearing that from him, even more so with a bright smil... Read more

  The 02 december 2012 by   Thesqueakyrobot
  CULTURE, HISTORY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Starting a Business in Russia

  We’ve gotten this question often enough so perhaps now is a great time to address the topic. No person or company should attempt to establish a business or... Read more

  The 28 november 2012 by   Mendeleyeev
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Greenpeace and Ecodefense Refuse to Register in Russia

  

  Cross Posted from Bellona.orgCharles Digges, 23/11-2012The entrances to the offices of Memorial and For Human Rights, two prominent civil rights groups headed b... Read more

  The 23 november 2012 by   Earth First! Newswire
  ENVIRONMENT

• Russian Railways Amends the Train Schedule for Upcoming Holidays

  We’re more than a month away from the start of the New Year and following Christmas holidays but wanted readers to be aware of several schedule changes for trai... Read more

  The 22 november 2012 by   Mendeleyeev
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Dep River, Russia, 2008

  

  See the full gallery on Posterous Here on the Dep River I learned to swim, to fish and to assemble a kayak of the type Taimen. Read more

  The 19 november 2012 by   Kulesh
  PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL

• Russian’s Basic and Common Vocabulary to Learn Language

  

  Russian language might not be the international lingo in the world, but to learn Russian at Language School has lots of issues to discuss. Read more

  The 07 november 2012 by   Tlb
  LANGUAGES, TRAVEL

• From Russia With Love (1963) Review

  

  James Bond must retrieve a Soviet encryption device Lektor before an evil group SPECTRE finds it first, naturally a love interest is also involved Tatiana... Read more

  The 14 october 2012 by   Caz
  ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Concert Review: Rocket to Russia

  

  Daniil Trifonov makes his New York Philharmonic debut. by Paul J. Pelkonen Piano whiz: soloist Daniil Trifonov in action. The New York Philharmonic opened its... Read more

  The 02 october 2012 by   Superconductor
  CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Russia II: Raduzhniy, Restricted Town.

  

  (Click on any photo for a full size view.) Rural church at Raduzhniy The neighbouring railway stations Kazhanskiy and Yaroslavskiy constitute the main eastern... Read more

  The 01 october 2012 by   Pabster Veen
  SELF EXPRESSION

• The Russian Mine Discovery Won’t Affect Diamond Prices

  

  If you’ve been keeping up with diamond news, then chances are you’ve heard about this huge diamond deposit revealed in Russia. Read more

  The 23 september 2012 by   Raymondleejewelers
  LIFESTYLE

• Review Russian Winter by Daphne Kalotay

  

  Description (from cover): "A mysterious jewel holds the key to a life-changing secret, in this breathtaking tale of love and art, betrayal and redemption. Read more

  The 21 september 2012 by   Girllostinabook
  BOOKS, CULTURE

• Massive Diamond Mine Discovered in Russia

  

  Imagine hitting the lottery and being able to keep it a secret for over 40 years.Apparently, back in 1970, an area that was created from an asteroid impact 35... Read more

  The 21 september 2012 by   Raymondleejewelers
  LIFESTYLE

• Insight into Russian Tourism to Spain

  

  This infographic explains a new phenomenon of Russian tourism to Spain, which is, without dispute, a growing trend. Spain is typically associated with beaches... Read more

  The 15 september 2012 by   Infographixdirectory
  TRAVEL

• This is USA, NOT Russia. North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Kaibab Forest If I...

  

  Stas Kulesh posted a photo: Read more

  The 14 september 2012 by   Kulesh
  PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL

• Feline Frenzy at Russia's 'Cats In The City' Festival

  

     Still from Simon's Cat In 'The Box,' video, Best Cat In The City, by Simon Tofield, UK   An enormous crowd of spectators, 30,000, more or less... Read more

  The 05 september 2012 by   Petslady
  ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HUMOR, PETS, VIRAL

• Russian Super Cat

  In soviet Russia, superkot saves YOU down from a tree. English Lyrics: Super Cat, Super Cat; he will protect and save everyone; he is a millionaire and a cool... Read more

  The 03 september 2012 by   Jokejungle
  

• Russian Learning and Vacation Escapade in Moscow

  

  Can you believe that there is a momentous opportunity for you in Moscow if you choose to learn Russian at language schools at the same time spends an... Read more

  The 23 august 2012 by   Tlb
  LANGUAGES, TRAVEL

• Pussy Riot Sentenced to Two Years for ‘hooliganism’ as Russia Reverts

  

  Protest in support of Pussy Riot. The three members of provocative Russian punk band Pussy Riot were found guilty of “hooliganism” by a Moscow judge on Friday... Read more

  The 17 august 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Pussy Riot Trial Divides Russia and Enrages the Music World.

  

  In the UK we understand the power of protest and the the right for free speech, especially in artistic forms. Tell me another country in the world which would... Read more

  The 17 august 2012 by   Solarisastro
  BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY

• Pussy Rioting Russian Orthodoxy

  

  Over at The New Republic, Julia Ioffe reports on the high farce that is the Pussy Riot trial. The indictment is a thing of inquisitorial beauty: The prosecutor... Read more

  The 09 august 2012 by   Cris
  BIOLOGY, CULTURE, DEBATE, HISTORY, RELIGION

• Pick out to Learn Russian at Language School Inevitably

  

  Russian Matryoshkas. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)learning a language learn Russian at language school Why and why should we really be learning Russian? Read more

  The 09 august 2012 by   Tlb
  LANGUAGES, TRAVEL

• Russia Signs Tougher Adoption Deal with U.S.

  

  (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin has ratified a new agreement with the United States that tightens up rules for U.S. citizens adopting Russian children,... Read more

  The 02 august 2012 by   Momatlast
  FAMILY, PARENTING

• US Unwilling to Comply with Russian Adoption Laws

  Written by IANSThe Russian foreign ministry has criticised the US over what it claimed was America’s unwillingness to comply with recent Russian legislation on... Read more

  The 29 july 2012 by   Momatlast
  FAMILY, PARENTING

• Missing Arm on Russian Vogue?

  

  The August cover of Vogue Russia has a small issue that people have been talking about. They have been questioning whether or not it was another Photoshop misha... Read more

  The 22 july 2012 by   Wildchildmedia
  FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Learn Russian at Language School

  

  Image by Heidas, via Wikipedia) Interested in learning a language? Not to mention the various foreign languages you could possibly get to pick from. We have... Read more

  The 22 july 2012 by   Tlb
  LANGUAGES, TRAVEL

• Russian Parliament Ratifies Russia-US Adoption Agreement

  MOSCOW — Russia’s parliament has ratified a long-awaited agreement with the United States which regulates the adoption of Russian children by Americans.The Stat... Read more

  The 10 july 2012 by   Momatlast
  FAMILY, PARENTING

• Taking Russian to the Purpose of Vacation and Learn Language

  

  Neva, St. Petersburg, Russia (Photo credit: Wikipedia) For a person who wants to spend his holiday on learning how other people practice their culture, utter... Read more

  The 06 july 2012 by   Tlb
  LANGUAGES, TRAVEL

• In Russia: Design Awards for Moscovskiye Novosti, The Moscow News

  

  TAKEAWAY: It is design awards in Moscow for the new Moscovskiye Novosti and its English language sister, Moscow News. It was a one of a kind project for us at... Read more

  The 05 july 2012 by   Themarioblog
  MEDIA, TECH

• Rare White Killer Whale Spotted Off Coast Of Russia

  

  Scientists have seen an assortment of albino animals including dogs, cats, mice, and rats, but an albino killer whale would be a new finding in the water... Read more

  The 28 june 2012 by   Petslady
  ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT

• The Northern Fleet in Russia’s Grand Strategy

  

  Fourteen years after the Kursk disaster, Russia’s Northern Fleet will soon have a new multi-purpose rescue vessel. Currently under construction by the... Read more

  The 28 june 2012 by   Window On Heartland
  SOCIETY

• Sibir’ Or Xībólìyà? The Future of Siberia Between Russia and China

  

  On November 14, 1860, the representatives of Czarist Russia and Qing China signed what is known as the Russo-Chinese Convention of Peking. Read more

  The 26 june 2012 by   Window On Heartland
  SOCIETY

• Horrific Drug Plague in Russia

  Desomorphine (chemical formula : C17H21NO2) is a powerful drug which takes the form of a powder. First synthesized in 1932, it is far more potent than heroin an... Read more

  The 26 june 2012 by   Lucky
  HUMOR

• A Puppy For Putin: Japanese Akita Pup Given To Russian President

  

  The leaders of Russia and Japan recently met for talks on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Mexico, and while neither nation came away with any political... Read more

  The 20 june 2012 by   Petslady
  PETS

• Euro 2012: Five Most Shocking Videos of Polish and Russian Hooligans Clashing...

  

  Poland fans at Euro 2012. Photo credit: Poland MFA http://flic.kr/p/ce5JJq The background Joint host nation Poland’s pulsating 1-1 with Russia was one of the... Read more

  The 13 june 2012 by   Periscope
  SOCCER, SPORTS

• The Russian Dos and Don'ts

  

  Ten Things Never to Say or Do in RussiaSometimes, knowing what NOT to do is even more important if you want to fit in or at least produce a good impression. Rea... Read more

  The 12 june 2012 by   Janedoemartini
  DIARIES

• Russian Still-Life with Marauding Bolsheviks

  

  After Russia 4-1 Czech Republic, group stage.This photograph by Leonid Andreyev, the writer and illustrator of countless Chekhov editions, comes from ‘silver... Read more

  The 10 june 2012 by   Sgulizia
  CULTURE, SOCCER, SPORTS

• Russian Coffee / Photo: Dmitry Sokolov

  

  I asked a good friend I met in Vienna in 2000 to send me some coffee – Russian Style. We were 2 of about 7 Artists-in-Residence that year invited by the Art... Read more

  The 09 june 2012 by   Aristippos
  CREATIVITY, DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• Viral Video: Daredevil Russian Base Jumper Valery Rozov Sets New World Record...

  

  A base jumper in action. Photo credit: santimolina http://flic.kr/p/4WpZvg Russian base jumper Valery Rozov has set a new base jumping world record with a... Read more

  The 07 june 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, OUTDOORS, SOCIETY

• Russian Ruble: Eurasia’s Future Common Currency?

  

  On October 3, 2011, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin made headlines by putting forward the idea of a Eurasian Union including several post-Soviet states. Read more

  The 03 june 2012 by   Window On Heartland
  SOCIETY

• Russia’s Top Secret Bases

  

  Over 400 modern ground- and sea-based ICBMs, 8 ballistic missile submarines, about 20 general purpose attack submarines, over 50 surface ships and some 100... Read more

  The 03 june 2012 by   Window On Heartland
  SOCIETY

• Angry Birds Debit Cards to Be Issued in Russia

  

  Russia’s Promsvyazbank offers credit card branded with Angry Birds characters.World's best selling mobile game, Angry Birds, will soon be found in credit... Read more

  The 31 may 2012 by   Arwinkim
  DIARIES

• Realizations in Russia: 11 Sweater Buttons Later

  

  When talking about governance, it is easy to forget that its impact is often experienced just as much through minor hold-ups and red tape as through the... Read more

  The 29 may 2012 by   Center For International Private Enterprise
  BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Yakutia: the Treasury of Russia

  

  Russia’s third-largest crude oil producing company Surgutneftegaz said on Tuesday it had launched production at a greenfield in East Siberia, a region crucial... Read more

  The 29 may 2012 by   Window On Heartland
  SOCIETY

• Union State of Russia and Belarus: a Military Union?

  

  “Without Russia, Belarus is nothing”. With this title, the English web version of the Russian newspaper Pravda published this week an article on the economic... Read more

  The 29 may 2012 by   Window On Heartland
  SOCIETY

• Dagestan: the Geopolitical Importance of Russia’s Southernmost Republic

  

  On Friday evening, Russian security forces clashed with separatist militias in the North Caucasus republic of Dagestan, leaving four service members and five... Read more

  The 29 may 2012 by   Window On Heartland
  SOCIETY

• Iran’s Role in the Geopolitics of Greater Russia

  

  When Peter the Great started the Azov Campaigns against the Tartars, in 1695, his aim was to give Russia access to the Black Sea. Read more

  The 29 may 2012 by   Window On Heartland
  SOCIETY

• Crimea and the Black Sea Fleet in Russian Geopolitics

  

  Ukraine’s recent decision to allow Russia to modernize its Black Sea Fleet raised once again the question about how long the Russian Navy will stay in... Read more

  The 29 may 2012 by   Window On Heartland
  SOCIETY

• Kaliningrad: Russia’s Anti-shield Base?

  

  On Thursday, General Nikolai Makarov, Russia’s most senior military commander, warned NATO that if it proceeded with its missile defence system in Europe, Mosco... Read more

  The 29 may 2012 by   Window On Heartland
  SOCIETY

• Viral Video: Russian Taxi Driver Escapes Massive Pothole, Falls Back in

  

  A pothole in Russia. Photo credit: miriam http://flic.kr/p/4w8YeY So, you have had the misfortune to have your taxi swallowed up into a giant pothole in Russia. Read more

  The 22 may 2012 by   Periscope
  RANDOM, VIRAL

• Russian....Hockey?

  

  So I had a hectic day at work and decided to come home, curl up with Bruno and watched TV with my grandma. Grandma is a big hockey fan so that was on TV and... Read more

  The 20 may 2012 by   Janedoemartini
  DIARIES

• Clare Danes Covers Harpers Bazaar Russia

  

  I pretty much love every piece from Prada's SS'12 Collection so when I saw the lovely Homeland actress, Clare Danes sporting the super-sexy look on the June 201... Read more

  The 11 may 2012 by   Thedailyfashionfeed
  FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Romance,Roses,Russians And A Restaurant

  

  photo : Joel Olives Running through the history of Kapfenstein Castle in Styria, is a clear theme of romance, roses and the 1945 invasion by Russians – all... Read more

  The 11 may 2012 by   Linda
  DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Russian Heteronyms (Zenit 2-1 Dynamo)

  

  Andy Warhol, Hammer and Sickle, 1976Zenit’s victory in the Russian league is not a prophetic dream of scientific advancement, but neither it describes, as you... Read more

  The 30 april 2012 by   Sgulizia
  SOCCER, SPORTS

• 13 Fun Photos Of Bubble Parties In Russia

  

  image credit Who doesn't like bubbles? Here are some photos from soap bubble flash mobs in Moscow and St. Petersburg that have been springing up all month. Read more

  The 24 april 2012 by   Gerard
  PHOTOGRAPHY

• White Killer Whale Found off East Russian Coast

  

  The first ever sighting of an all white adult Killer Whale was made recently off the coast of Kamchatka in the east of Russia. Read more

  The 23 april 2012 by   Frontiergap
  ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT

• Russia Needs to Clarify What It Wants in East Asia

  Remember Former Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin was severely criticized when she made a poor remark on Russia in 2008 presidential election. Read more

  The 22 april 2012 by   Shahalexander
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Fab Find Friday: Russian Imperial Fabergé Eggs

  

  There’s no better feeling than the unearthing of a fabulous find, and there are a few here that I’m dying to show and tell! If you’ve already taken a peek at ou... Read more

  The 06 april 2012 by   Jewelrygal
  FASHION, LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• A Good Choice to Learn Russian at Language Schools

  

  View from the Colonnade, St Isaac's Cathedral, St Petersburg (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Ever since this blog page has been created for you young readers, we’ve... Read more

  The 31 march 2012 by   Tlb
  LANGUAGES, TRAVEL

• Benjamin and Soccer (A Russian Tableaux)

  

  The full force of a panorama of soccer and modernity opening to Walter Benjamin in Moscow. Read more

  The 10 march 2012 by   Sgulizia
  CULTURE, SOCCER, SPORTS

• Vladimir Putin Wins Russia’s Presidential Election: Tears for Fears

  

  Vladimir Putin's victory speech: He's not crying, he just has something in his eye. President-elect, Vladimir Putin’s victory speech on March 4 was short and,... Read more

  The 09 march 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Top Five Alternative Reasons Why (occasional Dentist) Vladimir Putin Won the...

  

  Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s 63 percent first-round win on Sunday will see the PM retake the presidency, having held the position from 2000-2008. Read more

  The 06 march 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• What Are the Consequences of Vladimir Putin’s Presidential Vote Victory for...

  

  Election protests in Moscow, December 2011. Photo credit: Sime Simon, http://flic.kr/p/b1v8XH Thousands of protestors took to the streets of Moscow to question... Read more

  The 06 march 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Scoped Out: Russians Like Vodka, This Lady Likes a Russian

  

  Like the Vodka. Photo credit: Oliver Wales, http://www.flickr.com/photos/dh-aust/287643683/ In honor of Russian Prime Minister Vladmir Putin’s recent... Read more

  The 05 march 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, HUMOR, SOCIAL MEDIA, SOCIETY

• Russian PM Vladimir Putin Wins Presidential Elections

  

  Can he cling on to power for the next twelve years? Read more

  The 05 march 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• From Russia with Hate

  

  I’m incensed, really pissed off. The parliament of St Petersburg, Russia’s cultural capital and second largest city, has just passed a law making it a crime to... Read more

  The 01 march 2012 by   Jackscott
  DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Vladimir Putin Allegedly the Focus of a Terrorist Plot, as the Russian PM Makes...

  

  Putin: Under threat? Photo credit: World Economic Forum, http://flic.kr/p/6jegY6 Security forces have foiled an attempt to assassinate Russian Prime Minister... Read more

  The 27 february 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Alexander Skarsgard: 100 Most Stylish Men – GQ Russia

  

  Alexander Skarsgard has been ranked #2 in GQ Russia’s 100 Most Stylish Men!Check out the scans below!Thanks to @eli221981 on Twitter for the scans!YIKES.... Read more

  The 23 february 2012 by   Eric And Sookie Lovers
  TV & VIDEO

• La Casa Rusia — The Russia House

  

  Since I first watched it in the year 91, soon after its premiere, I felt an immediate fascination for The Russia House; a fascination that, in time, has become ... Read more

  The 19 february 2012 by   Pabster Veen
  ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Clink (Southwark) 1812 and The State Hermitage St Petersburg, Russia...

  

  Keppel Row...Zebra stripe...I have worked a taxi-cab in London for over 14 years and in the last 2/3 had a keen interest in these odd looking objects called... Read more

  The 14 february 2012 by   Bollards Of London
  DIARIES

• Bloodshed in Syria Continues; US, Russia and China Consider Their Strategies

  

  As violence in Syria escalates, Russia, China and the West square up over opposing strategies. Read more

  The 09 february 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Tram Graffiti Russia

  

  Nice clip shot in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia at the local train yard. Vova Chernyshev and his friends wanted to document their outdoor activities focusing on... Read more

  The 09 february 2012 by   Invisiblemadevisible
  ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• In Memory Of Russia

  

  There's still some time left till I'm moving from Russia so this post is a bit ahead but I just feel like it's a good time starting to say goodbye now! Read more

  The 07 february 2012 by   Sandrastanek
  FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Violence Continues in Syria as World Leaders Line up to Condemn Russia and...

  

  Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Photo credit: PanArmenian Photo World leaders have reacted with fury after Russia and China vetoed a UN resolution condemning... Read more

  The 06 february 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Piroshki Recipe-greetings from Russia

  

  Russia have a special place in my heart from my young days , As young girl i was big fun of Russian literature from classic one to the modern writers. Read more

  The 05 february 2012 by   Aaidjs
  FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Russia – A Bear with a Sore Head

  

  The modern post-communist Russia was born out of the wave of revolution of the late 80’s and early 90’s as the soviet bloc was dismantled country by country,... Read more

  The 03 february 2012 by   Solarisastro
  BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY

• Russian Dissidents Accuse BBC of ‘pro-Putin’ Bias in Documentary Series

  

  Putin. Photo credit: World Economic Forum The BBC’s four part documentary Putin, Russia and the Westhas come under fire from Russian exiles based in Britain... Read more

  The 03 february 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Toy Protest in Russia: Fun and Games End After Police Crackdown

  

  No opposition protest escapes the attention of the Russian authorities, no matter how small. Read more

  The 27 january 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Toddlers & Tiaras: Universal Royalty. Russian Nuclear Meltdown Warnings. Beware...

  

  $500 should get me across the border and away from these people. Daughter sparkle like Kremlin star and still she loser. I know that bitch is not lip synching... Read more

  The 19 january 2012 by   Danthatscool
  ENTERTAINMENT, HUMOR, TV & VIDEO

• NPR Does Russia By Rail

  

  It's no secret that I think rail travel is still one of the most romantic and interesting ways to travel over long distances. I'd love to take a cross... Read more

  The 12 january 2012 by   Kungfujedi
  OUTDOORS

• FPS Russia Demonstrates the AAC Honey Badger

  via Nick Leghorn at TTAG, where as usual the Armed Intelligentsia revile this guy. Actually I don't see what's so irresponsible in this video unless no ear... Read more

  The 07 january 2012 by   Mikeb302000
  DEBATE

• Russia In Rebellion

  

  Russia has come under the international spotlight recently due to the protests that are currently going on concerning recent elections that many think were... Read more

  The 29 december 2011 by   Devondb
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Chistmas Gift Guide: Jonathan Ward Candle - The Gypsy (From The Russia...

  

  I love a good candle, especially through the dark and cold winter months where all I ever want to do is snuggle down with a duvet with a beautiful candle burnin... Read more

  The 20 december 2011 by   Thebeautyscoop
  HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Entrepreneurial Development in Russia

  

  Vladikavkaz Institute of Management students. (Photo: Staff)In June of this year, a young Russian entrepreneur launched a new business venture in his hometown o... Read more

  The 20 december 2011 by   Center For International Private Enterprise
  BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY