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• Epiphany – Крещенские in Russia

  

  Epiphany, the observance of the baptism of Jesus Christ, has arrived in the Eastern world. Tonight at midnight and all through tomorrow until sundown, millions... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2015 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Heroes on the Front in Eastern Ukraine

  

  One cannot think about Ukraine without giving due to her heroes. Some are professional soldiers, but most are volunteers who have hastily trained and then... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2015 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Russia and Ukraine: War Plus Sanctions Equals Inflation

  

  The two countries hit hardest financially by the war in Ukraine are the two countries at war: Ukraine and Russia. While Western sanctions have hit the... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2015 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Russian Muslim Leaders Condemn Both Terrorists and Newspaper

  From today’s Moscow Times:Russia’s Muslim leaders have condemned the terror attack on French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo but appeared to spread the blame... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2015 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Charlie Hebdo – Я Шарли Эбдо

  

  What had begun as a quiet day visiting friends on Christmas (7 January), would be shattered by the notification of the brutal and senseless killing of... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2015 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• This Day in Russian History…

  

  On the third day of January in 1989, the first commercial advertisement was published in the prominent Soviet newspaper, Izvestia. The name Izvestia means “the... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2015 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Happy New Year in Russia – Happy New Year in Ukraine

  

  Would it not be nice to someday, soon, link these two countries in goodwill again? Until then, we wish everyone a happy new year, and prayers for peace.Вас с... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2015 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The New Year in Eastern Europe is Upon Us!

  

  Today, 31 December, ushers in the most important holiday of the year: the New Year celebration! For those interested, Easter is the second most celebrated... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• New Year Gifts to the Ukrainian Army

  

  С Новым годом, армия!In this part of the world, gifts are presented at the New Year. It is no different for the Ukrainian Army as gifts have just arrived for th... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Court Declares Navalny Guilty!

  Someone is afraid. In a case where the supposed defrauded doesn’t know that they were defrauded, Navalny was still found guilty. Hi brother Oleg will spend 3.5... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Government Advances Alexi Navalny Verdict to Today

  

  What happens when prosecutors charge a man with stealing more lumber than the timber company actually produces annually? In Russia, you find the person guilty. Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Latest Russian News

  

  In Russian culture there is supposed to be lull regarding news during the holiday period. In fact, some publications even go on “holiday” during the season... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Happy Hanukkah from Ukraine and Russia!

  

  The Mendeleyev Journal would like to wish our Jewish readers a Happy Hanukkah which began on 16 December this year and will end on 24 December! Learn more... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Ask Sophie and the Key2Moscow

  

  If you want to learn more about Russia or about learning the Russian language, just “Ask Sophie.” This popular feature continues to grow, and host Sophie Tupole... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Russia: Constitution Day

  

  On the Twelfth day of December, my true love gave to me a copy of the Russian Federation Constitution. Sort of has a ring to it, right? It is the twelfth day... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Ukraine Celebrates Armed Forces Day With New Tanks

  

  This Saturday was the Day of Armed Forces in Ukraine. Many Ukrainians sent good-will wishes from across the country to troops stationed in the Eastern war zones. Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Ukraine – Russia War in Social Media

  

  Never count out the power of social media as one of the most important propaganda tools at this point in history. The Russian security services have the edge... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Ukraine Sings a New Song

  This is a very powerful song, especially when you consider the history of these two nations. It has been said that it took a powerful dictator to turn Ukrainian... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• First Anniversary of Euromaiden Protests in Ukraine

  

  Photo: Ilya VarlamovIt was a year ago, on the night of 21 November 2013, that public protests began on... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Russian Tanks in Ukraine

  

  Despite all the protests to the contrary, there are indeed Russian troops operating alongside rebel forces in Eastern Ukraine. Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY