Opposition Sidelined Ahead of Test of Medvedev's Election Pledges
By Alexander Bratersky
Despite President Dmitry Medvedev's rhetoric for smaller parties to be fairly represented in elections, regional authorities have continued to back the ruling United Russia party and derail the campaigns of other parties ahead of Sunday's elections, opposition activists and election monitors said.
U.S. Holds Russians In Gun-Crime Wave
By Nikolaus von Twickel
Russians are on trial in the United States in at least three separate cases involving gun crimes, including a waiting-room murder, a Kalashnikov-armed gang of thieves and a repeat-offender bank robber.
City Traffic Police Chief Meets Duma
By Natalya Krainova
Moscow's traffic police chief was called into the State Duma on Thursday to field questions on how his agency was handling a series of major scandals, most recently the use of civilians' vehicles as a "human shield" in a car chase.
Kirillov Blasts Tiger Fundraising Effort
The Moscow Times
The head of the state's top environmental watchdog has criticized the World Wildlife Fund's "Adopt a Tiger" program to protect the endangered Amur tiger, calling the name "unacceptable and illegal" because the animals are federal property.
Retailers Shying From Regions, Upbeat on Outlook
The Moscow Times
The future of the Russian retail market remains unclear, but there will be no significant worsening of the situation, according to a survey released by Ernst & Young on Thursday.
Igor Tabakov / MT
Photos of the Week: March 6-12
This week: Prime Minister Putin riding a horse, a giant robot made of old cars and a fire in a central Moscow nightclub.
- Duma Passes Anti-Corruption Bill
- Postal Bank Could Cost up to $10Bln
- Azarov Is Close Ally of Yanukovych
- Lithuania Celebrates 20 Years Since Soviet Split
- Ukraine's New Premier Vows to Tackle Economy
- CSKA Surprises Shareholders With Profitable Forecast
- Rights Group Slams Kyrgyz Internet Censorship
- Oil, Diamond Deals Seen on Putin’s Trip
- Federal Budget Falls Into Deficit in February
- New Rules for Insurance Mergers
- Ruble Continues Rally, Raising Concerns
- Tax Officials Seek Access to Banks' Client Info
- Olympic Chief Rails Against 'Unconstructive' Environmentalists
- Finance Ministry Mulls Cut in Troubled Bank Loan Rates
- In the Spotlight: Eurovision
Long Road to Zero Tolerance Of CorruptionBy Brook Horowitz
While attitudes are unlikely to change soon within the government, companies working together have the best chance of shifting Russia away from corruption.
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In the Spotlight: EurovisionBy Anna Malpas
While Pyotr Nalich made it from the Internet to the cheesiest music stage in Europe, Soviet-era pop star Eduard Khil has inexplicably moved in the opposite direction to become a hit on YouTube.
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Russia, Exposed: Saints in the CityBy Igor Tabakov
As Europe’s largest city, Moscow is host to a large number of ethnic groups and emigres from all over the world. With such a diverse population, it’s inevitable that multiple faiths will be represented. Staff photographer Igor Tabakov suggested that we showcase some of the images of religious activities and icons from the three Abrahamic traditions in the city that he has taken over the years.
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