Sochi Notebook: The Old Man and the Hill By Yekaterina Kravtsova Feb. 6, 2014 One particularly picturesque hill in central Sochi is being transformed into the new Svetlana district, an area being built up with prestigious apartment buildings that offer a spectacular view of the sea. Sign up for our weekly newsletter Submit Thanks for signing up! Read more Active efforts Russia Will Work to 'Normalize' Afghanistan — Putin "We are trying to build relations with the political forces that control the situation," Putin said during a visit to Tajikistan. security threat Bulgaria to Expel 70 Russian Diplomatic Staff — PM "We expect a full 70-seat plane to fly back to Moscow," Prime Minister Kiril Petkov said. change of heart Russian Oligarch Deripaska Says Destroying Ukraine Would Be 'Colossal Mistake' "Is it in Russia's interest to destroy Ukraine? Of course not, that would be a colossal mistake," Deripaska told a rare press conference in Moscow. deflecting attention Russia Slams 'Provocations,' 'Fakes' in Deadly Ukraine Mall Strike How Russian officials and state media have reacted to the latest accusations that its forces targeted Ukrainian civilians. Russia media is under attack. At least 10 independent media outlets have been blocked or closed down over their coverage of the war in Ukraine. The Moscow Times needs your help more than ever as we cover this devastating invasion and its sweeping impacts on Russian society. Contribute today Maybe later
Sochi Notebook: The Old Man and the Hill By Yekaterina Kravtsova Feb. 6, 2014 One particularly picturesque hill in central Sochi is being transformed into the new Svetlana district, an area being built up with prestigious apartment buildings that offer a spectacular view of the sea. Sign up for our weekly newsletter Submit Thanks for signing up!
