Nikita Mikhalkov, film director and official backer of presidential candidate Vladimir Putin, admitted during a debate that he would vote for his opponent Irina Prokhorova, sister of billionaire presidential candidate Mikhail Prokhorov, if she were on the...

South Ossetia opposition leader Alla Dzhioyeva said Tuesday that she might apply for political asylum, days after her headquarters were stormed by riot police seeking her detainment. South Ossetia opposition leader Alla Dzhioyeva said Tuesday that she might apply for political...

Perhaps I am too close to today's topic to be believed. You are hereby forewarned that I attended the premiere of Vitaly Melnikov's new movie "The Admirer" in St. Petersburg last week not as a reporter for The Moscow Times, but as the husband of actress Oksana Mysina. Perhaps I am too close to today's topic to be...

The future of capitalism is again in question. Will it survive the ongoing crisis in its current form? If not, will it transform itself or will governments take the lead? The future of capitalism is again in question. Will it survive the ongoing...

While the Russian authorities are, for the time being, using kid gloves to deal with the opposition at home, they have not shown the same constraint in South Ossetia. While the Russian authorities are, for the time being, using kid gloves to...

Political satire has been enjoying a renaissance since the appearance of Russia's newly emboldened opposition. Political satire has been enjoying a renaissance since the appearance of Russia's newly emboldened opposition. Opposition activists...

... Migration Service official involved in the expulsion of French author Anne Nivat from the country over a visa issue resigned Tuesday, RIA-Novosti reported. Oleg Brechko, head of the migration service in the Vladimir region, left his job over the incident with the prominent French journalist. Nivat was detained by migration officials Friday at her hotel in Vladimir over accusations that she had violated the rules of her business visa by speaking with members of the political opposition during her stay....

KRASNAYA POLYANA — The International Olympic Committee sees "no real burning issues" for Sochi as it ramps up preparations for the 2014 Winter Games. Concluding the IOC's latest inspection visit Tuesday, coordination commission chairman Jean-Claude Killy says he sees "no reason for concern"...

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Ekho Moskvy editor-in-chief Alexei Venediktov said Wednesday that he has been called in for questioning by prosecutors regarding a complaint about the radio station's labor practices. Ekho Moskvy editor-in-chief Alexei Venediktov said Wednesday that he has been called...

United Russia is developing a system of rating party members' effectiveness that will factor in the use of Twitter. United Russia is developing a system of rating party members' effectiveness that will factor in the use of Twitter. "Start a Twitter...

Members of the political opposition put in an application Monday to hold a rally on Feb. 26 called "Farewell to the Political Winter" on Ploshchad Revolyutsii next to the Kremlin. Members of the political opposition put in an application Monday to hold a rally...

Irina Prokhorova, editor of the journal New Literary Review and sister of businessman and presidential candidate Mikhail Prokhorov will represent her brother in a televised debate with Nikita Mikhalkov, film director and backer of presidential candidate Vladimir Putin. ...

Top aluminum producer RusAl said Monday that it expects more companies to cut aluminum output this year, with China accounting for about a third of global cuts, but still forecast that global output would top demand. HONG KONG — Top aluminum producer RusAl said Monday...

Truck maker KamAZ could see a reduction of its market share due to price competition from other manufacturers after Russia joins the World Trade Organization. KAZAN — Truck maker KamAZ could see a reduction of its market share due to price competition from other manufacturers...

... the state's biggest oil asset. The sale of the government's stake in Rosneft carries many risks for the company, and there should be no strict deadlines for divesting the state's biggest oil asset, Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko said. Shmatko's position is outlined in a letter he sent to Economic Development Minister Elvira Nabiullina on Feb. 1, a copy of which has been obtained by Finmarket, Interfax reported. The energy minister cites the conclusions of consultants about the risk of higher borrowing...

... a huge amount of time. No leaders of democratic countries have been in power for so long," he wrote, noting that the middle class that is now demanding reform was created under Putin. The article, which offers advice both to Putin and the opposition, endorses Putin's leadership that "restored the country after the chaos and economic instability of the '90s." In Kostin's view, Putin's victory in the March 4 presidential election is certain. "You can argue whether this happens...

The fifth-generation PAK FA T-50 jet fighter will have a higher maximum speed, longer maximum flight time and greater freight capacity than the American-made F-22 and the Chinese J-20. The fifth-generation PAK FA T-50 jet fighter will have a higher maximum speed, longer maximum flight time and greater freight capacity than the American-made F-22 and the Chinese J-20,...

... on the Gepard atomic submarine, part of the Northern Fleet, hanged himself in his cabin. A senior lieutenant serving on the Gepard atomic submarine, part of the Northern Fleet, hanged himself in his cabin, Northern Fleet Investigative Committee spokesperson Alexander Kuratov said Monday, RIA-Novosti reported. Maxim Galkin was found dead by his cabin mate late Saturday. No suicide note was found by investigators, Kuratov said. Last month, the Gepard submarine caught fire during a technical...

Architectural preservation group Arkhnadzor said Monday that demolition at the constructivist-era Dynamo football stadium as a part of ongoing building work was against the law. Architectural preservation group Arkhnadzor said Monday...