A hooligans game played by gentlemen
In just under two months’ time, one of the world’s most exciting sporting tournaments, the Rugby World Cup Sevens, will get under way at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium, home to the historic 1980 Olympic Games
Why Australia should scratch the F-35 and fly Sukhois
The F-35 Lighting was the first choice of the Australian air force. But several thunderbolts have struck the stealth aircraft, including the arrival of new generation Sukhois that are skewing the odds against the Australians
Russia and Australia will develope jpint environment project
Naturalist, explorer and professor Nikolai Drozdov revisits a 1970s journey to Australia as part of Russia's Year of Environmental Protection
Doing business in Russia: 'Fast-paced and never boring'
PwC's Peter Gerendasi created the Australia-Russia desk when he returned home to Melbourne. Gerendasi spoke to RBTH about his experience in Russia
Preparations for APEC summit going on
The APEC Telecommunications and Information Ministerial Meeting agreed on bridging the digital technology gap and capabilities of the member states at a special gathering in St. Petersburg
World Ocean in danger
The World Ocean is a real treasure of natural resources, first and foremost fish. Fishing is one of the most profitable businesses, its annual turnover is approximately $60bn
Siberia and the Far East at the APEC summit
The upcoming APEC summit in Vladivostok and the opening of the Russian Federal Ministry for the Development of the Far East prompt Russian society and the business elite to take a new look at Siberia and the Far East
US and China vie for control in Asia
The ASEAN Forum will determine the leader in the race for control over the region
A tough goal to achieve
Government intends to make the country far more business-friendly.
Beijing’s power and prestige draw suspicions
China can never rise to dominate the world since it lacks a cultural and ideological aim that is universally applicable.
‘AK-47’ ready to shoot for gold at London Olympics
Kirilenko’s flair and optimism recall the glory days of the Soviet Union’s basketball prowess, when it defeated the US in 1972.
Economic growth under threat
Plans to bring in foreign professionals as labour shortage worsens
Moscow begins to exert its influence in region
Country’s position in Southeast Asia is becoming increasingly important
