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. Read more ribbon-rouser Russia Detains U.S.-Russian Citizen for 'Rehabilitating Nazism' Yury Malev was accused of desecrating the St. George ribbon, a historical symbol of Russian and Soviet military successes, on social media. 1 Min read News Analysis Putin to Bet on Ultra-Conservatism, Economy and Victory in Ukraine in 2024 Election Campaign With challenges to his rule all but removed, Putin's next six years in office promise to keep Russia on its current trajectory. 6 Min read little doubt White House Mocks Putin Re-Election Bid "Well, that's going to be one humdinger of a horse race, isn't it?" National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters. 1 Min read reproductive rights Fourth Russian Region Outlaws ‘Coercion’ Into Abortion The new law bans the “promotion of abortion and childfree lifestyles,” including “aggressive information on social media,” health officials said... 1 Min read
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.