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Football and the Russian Middle Class

It is easy to conclude when reading economic news or commentary that the government's activities dominate the economic life of the country. That is...
news

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Injures Hand Playing Football

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has injured his hand while playing football, according to an Instagram post by the Foreign Ministry.
Expat life

Edward Snowden, Currently in Russia, Says He'd 'Love to Be Granted Asylum in France'

Snowden has been living in Russia since 2013 since revealing details of U.S. intelligence agencies' secret surveillance programs.
Contentious case

Actor Jailed for ‘Spraining’ Policeman’s Shoulder at Moscow Election Protests

Konstantin Raikin, one of Russia’s most celebrated actors, called the case a “misunderstanding that could have a tragic end.”

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