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09/08/2010
Paid access archiveForeign Money In, Khodorkovsky Still Out
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin insisted that Russia remained open to foreign investment in strategic sectors, accused jailed former Yukos CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky of having “blood on his hands” and spoke of Washington and Beijing in uncharacteristically warm terms during a meeting with Russia experts.
Duma Sets Sights on Antitrust Law, Liquor
The State Duma opened its fall session Tuesday looking to pass economic legislation that clarifies tough anti-monopoly regulations and puts further pressure on the country's rampant alcohol consumption.
Luzhkov's Deputy Comes Under Fire
Russia's top investigator accused a Moscow deputy mayor of fleeing the country to evade corruption allegations, a claim that analysts said put new pressure on Mayor Yury Luzhkov, the last long-serving regional leader.
Kalmykia to Get Pragmatic Leader, Analysts Say
Flamboyant Kalmykia leader Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, who is stepping down after 17 years, will likely be replaced by a pragmatic-minded business manager, analysts said.
LUKoil Exec to Support Crash Victim's Girl
The Moscow Times
LUKoil vice president Anatoly Barkov, cleared by police in a car crash that killed two women, including the mother of a 2-year-old girl, promised on Tuesday to use his own money to support the girl until she reaches adulthood.
Silvinit Sells Trader Stake, Merger Possible
Combined Reports
Silvinit has sold its 32 percent stake in trading firm International Potash Company, data on its web site showed Tuesday, in another sign that Russia's largest potash producer is headed for a merger with rival Uralkali.
Sochi Has No Legal Dumps, Audit Finds
The Moscow Times
Sochi, host of the 2014 Winter Olympics, faces an environmental disaster because there are no legal garbage dumps, Vedomosti reported Tuesday, citing a report by the Audit Chamber.
Shoigu Blames Regions for Wildfire Crisis
The Associated Press
Emergency Situations Minister Sergei Shoigu said Tuesday that the damage from this summer's wildfires would have been less severe if authorities had engaged firefighting aircraft more quickly.
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Issue 4473Better them than us. Soviet-era statues of athletes decorating the facade of the Dynamo metro station, located in the vicinity of the eponymous stadium in northern Moscow, provide a comfortable resting place for the city’s many pigeons. Clear skies and a high of 15 degrees Celsius are forecast for Wednesday. |
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