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• Russian Word of the Day: Eggs Benedict and Poached Eggs

  

  It has been awhile since we’ve done a “Word of the day” so we’ll make this a bonus day with several words for the price of one! Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• PM Medvedev’s Visit to the Gavril Derzhavin Museum in Petersburg

  

  While taking advantage of some vacation time, we wanted to share with our readers Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev’s visit to the main house of the Museum estate... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Duma Seeks to Expunge Western Words from Russian Language

  

  The Russian Duma’s Committee on Culture is recommending that Parliament pass a bill that would ban foreign words from being used in public speech or advertising. Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Russia Warns Moldova and Georgia Against Signing EU Pact

  

  It is the same old song: former Soviet Republics who want true independence and to make their own economic and political choices are pitted against a Russia tha... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Analizing the Ukrainian Presidential Election

  

  (Analysis and Opinion) Naysayers aside, this was perhaps one of the most important and free elections in Ukraine in a long time. Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• International Economic Forum: Sustaining Confidence in a World Undergoing...

  

  “Think of the benefits of working in Russia, don’t give in to pressure and blackmail, and we will help you.” Those were among the opening thoughts of Russian... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Events in Ukraine Forces Russia to Turn East but Can Russia and China Agree on...

  

  The biggest question yesterday was whether negotiators for Russia and China could reach a deal on the price of gas. We expected the price issue to be settled... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Sunday Photo of the Day: Konevets, Russia

  

  Photographer Natalya Davydova captured this beauty in Коневец (Konevets). Many village churches remain closed but thankfully more and more are being repaired... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• What Will Happen Next in Ukraine

  

  New Russia (Ново россия ) is the term being used by Russians in Ukraine who want to return to the... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Donetsk Referendum

  

  The Donetsk Referendum is now history and visible turn out seemed higher than the vote in Crimea with supporters claiming nearly 69% of local voters... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Scenes from Victory Parade in Sevastopol & Crimea

  

  Below: Mr. Putin watched the air show while flanked by Federal Security Services Director Aleksandr Bortnikov (L) and Russian Defense Minister General Sergei... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Vladimir Putin – Victory Day Celebration in Crimea

  

  For weeks there was speculation on whether Mr. Putin would visit Crimea and Sevastopol for Victory Day ceremonies. As the government began to pour money into... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• In Recent Victory Day Celebrations There Has Been a Gradu...

  

  In recent Victory Day celebrations there has been a gradual effort to reintroduce and rehabilitate Mr. Stalin in signage, parade flyers, banners, etc. Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Scenes from Moscow Victory Parade

  

  These are scenes from the Moscow Victory parade, 09 May 2014: Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Victory Day Traditions

  

  Victory parade traditions include:- A colour guard carrying the flag and accompanied by brass and drummers from the Moscow Military Music School opens each... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Victory Parade, Moscow: 09 May 2014

  

  One of the most conspicuous absences from this year’s parade on Red Square was Germany’s Angela Merkel who in past years had become an honoured guest and a... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Victory Day in Moscow, 09 May

  

  Victory Day traditions:- Uniforms: You’d be amazed at how many veterans can still fit into their dress uniforms from the 1941-1945 conflict. Not all can, but a... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Victory Day Begins on 08 May

  

  (08 May, Moscow) President Putin greeted the day quite early by sharing breakfast with several guests, including the leaders of Belarus, Kazakhstan,... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Victory Day in Russia

  

  Military units have practiced for months and most of the world will watch snippets of the grand Victory parade on Red Square tomorrow. Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• May 1st: International Workers Day – Spring and Labour Day

  

  1 May: In Soviet times the first of May was a national holiday known as International Workers Day to call attention to common everyday working people and to... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY