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New Publisher Named to The Moscow Times
21 May 13
Ekaterina Movsumova has been selected as the new publisher of The Moscow Times, replacing Ekaterina Son, the paper's parent company Sanoma Independent Media announced on its website Tuesday.
Dvorkovich Upbeat on His, and Russia's Future
21 May 13
In an attempt to squash media reports and assure investors, Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich said Tuesday that he had no plans to leave government and intended to help guide the country's economic course at least until the next presidential election in 2018.
Soviet Rock's Shadowy Undertones Endure
21 May 13
During the mid 1980s, Konstantin Kinchev, a charismatic rocker, pitched his voice against the Soviet system, only to be labeled as a "fascist" by the Communist press.
Rosbank Bribery Scandal Highlights Need for Ethics Enforcement
16 May 13
A bribery scandal at French lender Societe Generale's Russian entity Rosbank shows that stricter measures should be implemented by both Western and Russian companies to enforce compliance with their codes of conduct, experts said.
Play Joins Politics in Animated Meeting
13 May 13
When political protests and calls for changes become a trend in a country, even a cartoon starts to critique social injustice.
Unauthorized Sidewalk Advertising Outlawed
13 May 13
President Vladimir Putin signed legislation outlawing unauthorized sidewalk ads, closing the door on the dirt-cheap advertising opportunity, according to the Kremlin's website.
Private Operator Seeks to Improve Commuter Rail Services
13 May 13
Mikhail Khromov has an issue with hares. They make him very angry.
5 Facts About Vladislav Surkov
08 May 13
While Surkov has taken some credit for his behind-the-scenes wizardry, he remains very much a man in the shadows.
Deputy Prime Minister Surkov Steps Down
08 May 13
The Kremlin portrayed the ouster as a Cabinet casualty in its drive to ensure that ministers fulfill Putin's orders. But a friend said Surkov quit because his advice was no longer being heeded.
Moscow Skies Will Be All Abuzz
05 May 13
Federal aviation officials have opened the skies above the city of Moscow for transit of aircraft, but experts said the altitude threshold is too high, adding fuel costs and travel time to carriers' overhead.
State Firm to Target Central Asia
29 April 13
A government commission agreed to establish a state corporation to turn locals away from drug smuggling by developing economic projects in Central Asia, said Viktor Ivanov, head of the Federal Drug Control Service.
Putin Promises Local Planes, Foreign Pilots
25 April 13
Despite opposition from trade unions, Putin said foreigners would be allowed to become civilian pilots, citing a lack of specialists.
Report on Defense Sector Corruption Labeled "Too Harsh"
23 April 13
A Public Chamber report targeting corruption in Russia's defense industry was labeled "too harsh" by defense executives, but they admitted that the sector lacked transparency.
Sobyanin Says Investment in City Economy Hits Pre-Crisis Level
23 April 13
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said Tuesday that investment into the city's economy reached the pre-crisis level, citing commercial real estate as an example.
Stunning New Film Maps Soviet Sport Star's Rise
22 April 13
While many recent attempts by Russian filmmakers to create a patriotic blockbuster have largely failed, a new biopic dedicated to Soviet hockey master Valery Kharlamov, was a big hit with both critics and audiences alike.
Morsi Seeks Union With Kremlin, Fails to Get Loan
21 April 13
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that he wanted to create a strong political union with him, he but failed to secure a loan necessary for Egypt's troubled economy during his first visit to Russia Friday.
Water Supply Systems Foreign Control Questioned
17 April 13
Foreign companies should not be allowed to control local water supply systems, a State Duma official said at a meeting Thursday of industry experts gathered to discuss the future of the strategic, but crumbling sector.
Noda Finds Warm Welcome in Philippines
15 April 13
When Andrei Zaitsev arrived to the Philippines early last year, he was met with a tropical cyclone and falling palm trees.
Police Detain Ex-CEO of Kalashnikov Maker
11 April 13
The former head of Izhmash, which makes the Kalashnikov assault rifle among other weapons, was detained in Izhevsk and whisked to Moscow to face charges of fraud as the Kremlin's anti-corruption crackdown expands in the defense industry.
Train Trips to Domodedovo Canceled
10 April 13
A driver lost control of his MAN truck at 12:15 a.m. on Kashirskoye Shosse, slamming into pillars of a railway bridge.
Song and Dance Patch Up Georgian-Russian Relations
10 April 13
As Russia's relationship with Georgia warms up after the new Georgian Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili assumed power in Tbilisi, Moscow will host its long awaited Georgian guest, the famous Rustavi ensemble.
Corruption Market Estimated at a Whopping $300Bln
08 April 13
The corruption market in Russia is estimated at $300 billion a year, with most of this money circulating in the public finance, state property and natural resource industries, according to estimates released Monday by the National Anti-Corruption Committee, an opposition-minded think tank.
Putin Visits Germany as Criticism Mounts
07 April 13
President Vladimir Putin visited Germany on Sunday as local activists planned protests against Russian probes into nongovernmental organizations.
Sberbank Expands Its Defense Industry Loan Portfolio to $14.6Bln
04 April 13
The nation's biggest lender, Sberbank, said Thursday that it had increased its loan portfolio to the defense industry to almost 500 billion rubles, in a sign that it will continue to support the sector despite low returns.
Minister Says Tender Bill to Eliminate Kickbacks
03 April 13
New legislation on procurement will allow the government to eliminate kickbacks, Economic Development Minister Andrei Belousov said.
Sequel on Vampires Puts Spotlight on Kremlin Opposition
02 April 13
A mysterious, politically savvy fiction writer has released a new book that critics already herald as a national blockbuster.
BIE Delegation Assesses Yekaterinburg's EXPO 2020 Bid
01 April 13
A delegation of the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE) visited Yekaterinburg late last week to evaluate the country's chances to host EXPO 2020, while President Vladimir Putin promised state support if the city is selected.
Moscow Leads in Procurement Transparency
01 April 13
Moscow Deputy Mayor Andrei Sharonov said Monday that the city's experience in conducting procurement tenders should be taken as an example for the country to increase transparency.
Sukhoi to Open $100M Service Center in Malaysia
29 March 13
The Sukhoi corporation signed a $100 million contract with Kuala Lumpur to service to the country's fleet of its jets, in an effort to leverage its presence on the eve of a tender to supply additional combat planes to the Malaysian military.
Zhukovsky Election to Affect Local Aircraft Industry
27 March 13
Sunday's mayoral election in Zhukovsky, known as the birthplace of Russian aviation, will not only become a test for the ruling United Russia party, but will also play a critical role in the future of the aircraft industry.
