22 years of modernization
Why we should all work like Putin
Any discussion about the Russian work ethic inevitably ends up focusing on the Soviet Union, which did more than any other period in the country's history to corrupt work habits
The 88 richest heirs in Russia
CEO magazine has counted the children of Russian oligarchs, coming up with the names of 88 people who are likely to inherit more than $1 billion each
Russian foreign minister to visit Japan in autumn
Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the sidelines of the G8 summit in Northern Ireland. During the meeting Putin and Abe agreed that Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Japan this autumn to
G8 leaders lament insufficient economic growth
Leaders of the G8 group of major economic powers said in a joint communique after their meeting in Northern Ireland on Monday that they were not satisfied with measures to spur the global economic growth.
G8 summit: Resolving global problems at the golf club
The G8 leaders are gathering at the Lough Erne golf resort in the southwest of Northern Ireland for a two-day summit on Monday, 17 June. Their negotiations will take place at a five-star hotel complete with a conference hall accommodating 400 and a g
Russia will use G8 platform to tackle offshore zones - Putin
Russia will use its 2014 leadership of the G8, a group of the world’s eight richest countries, to push for international regulation of offshore tax havens, President Vladimir Putin said in an interview.
Putin backs extension of arms procurement program
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a proposal to extend parts of Russia’s ambitious arms procurement program beyond 2020. Putin said in his annual budget address to the government on Thursday that defense industry firms must have the prod
Russia's GDP to grow by 2.3 per cent in 2013 - World Bank
The World Bank expects Russia’s GDP to increase by 2.3 per cent in 2013, according to a newly released WB analytical report.
Obama, Xi, and Putin to discuss ways of tackling cyberterrorism
Throughout June, the leaders of China, the USA and Russia, in various formats, will discuss ways of fighting cyberterrorism in today's world
President Putin and wife Lyudmila announce their marriage is over
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his wife, Lyudmila, announced Thursday on nationwide television that their marriage is over, ending years of media speculation about the couple’s relationship.
Russian armed forces hold snap drills
Russia has started large-scale military drills involving aerospace defense troops, strategic and military-transport aviation, the Defense Ministry announced on Monday.
Putin: amnesty plan for businessmen needs refining
Russian President Vladimir Putin hasn't supported amnesty plan to free thousands of imprisoned entrepreneurs during a meeting with business representatives in Voronezh, Russian media reported.
What's the political cost of sentencing oppositionist Navalny?
Will Europe's accuse Russia if one of Russian opposition famous person Alexei Navalny would be convicted?
Russia deepens ties with South Africa in Sochi
The two countries presidents signed eight bilateral agreements covering education, energy, defence, fisheries, mineral resources, transport and science and technology during their talks in Sochi.
Landing pad for Putin's Mi-8 helicopter appears in Kremlin
The helicopter landing pad for President Vladimir Putin has been built on the premises of the Moscow Kremlin. According to the press secretary, the new facility will not cause any damage to historical buildings
Does Russia stand among the great nations?
Russia debuted as a fully fledged G8 member in May 1998. Over the past 15 years, it has joined practically all international organizations it has aspired to. So what does it have to show for it?
Putin at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow
Russia’s Putin dismisses Deputy Prime Minister Vladislav Surkov – Kremlin
Vladislav Surkov has been relieved of his duties as Russian deputy prime minister and head of the government secretariat upon tendering voluntary resignation, the Kremlin press service reported with reference to a decree signed by President Vladimir
Thousands rally in Moscow to support prisoners
The first anniversary of President Vladimir Putin’s return to the Kremlin is marked by a mass rally calling for cases against rioting protesters to be dropped