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04.10 10:55 Former Yukos vice president Vasily Alexanian dies in Moscow

Russian lawyer and businessman, former executive vice president of Yukos with presidential powers, Vasily Alexanian, died on Monday in his home in Moscow. He was 39.

28.09 12:02 Shoigu names causes of plane crashes

The main problem of Russian aircraft is in the irresponsibility of the workers in the industry, says the chief lifeguard of Russia, Sergei Shoigu. He believes that the reason for most recent air crashes is "the mess in the aviation companies". The head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations stated this in his speech at the VI All-Russian media forum of the United Russia party.

30.05 12:40 Rosturizm dissuades Russians from visiting Yemen

Rosturizm does not recommend Russian citizens to travel to the Republic of Yemen. Domestic tour operators have been instructed temporarily not to provide services to the Russians in organization of trips to Yemen.

24.05 17:53 Russians celebrate Day of Slavonic Literature and Culture

On May 24, Orthodox Christians celebrate the Saints Cyril and Methodius Day. These Christian educators were the first to translate the Bible from Greek into the Old Church Slavonic language, and opened the path to enlightenment of the Slavs by devising the Glagolitic alphabet.

24.05 15:30 Medvedev and Putin demoralize Russian society

Uncertainty about the presidential candidates for the 2012 election constitutes a threat to Russia's future. The latest issue of "Nezavisimaya Gazeta" discloses the position of some Russian political scientists to the public.

18.05 11:59 Metropolitan authorities once again ban gay parade in downtown Moscow

The city authorities have again refused to allow a gay pride in Moscow's Bolotnaya Square. The rally was initially scheduled for May 28. The participants of the rally were going to dedicate it to the history of attitude to homosexuality in culture and science.

11.05 17:54 Birthday can become official day off

On May 10, a group of MPs from the Liberal Democratic Party faction made a proposal to grant the citizens of the Russian Federation the right to take a day off on their birthdays. One of the authors of the amendments that they want to enter into Articles 111 and 112 of the Labor Code, MP Sergei Ivanov said that the Bill seeks to ensure that on such a day, employees are granted a day off paid by the employer upon the written request of the employee.

11.05 16:21 Russian parliament calls for punishment of riot instigators in Lviv

Russian State Duma has prepared a draft statement on the riots that took place in Lviv on May 9. On Victory Day, Ukrainian nationalists tried to disrupt the celebrations in Ukraine, specifically in Lviv – they grabbed a wreath away from Russian diplomats and stomped it, attacked war veterans and representatives of public organizations, clashed with police. Both the opponents and supporters of the Victory Day celebrations in Lviv used stones, small arms and nerve gas.

11.05 16:07 Moscow Mayor suspends construction permits in historic center

On May 11, Mayor of Moscow Sergey Sobyanin issued an order suspending the issuance of building permits in the historic heart of the Russian capital.

10.05 13:54 In Lviv, Ukraine, nationalists attacked war veterans and interfered with Victory banner raising ceremony

On May 9 in Lviv, there were several clashes with the nationalists.

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29.04 14:06 Migrants from Caucasus, Central Asia ‘killing’ Russia

Every day, hundreds of new migrants are coming to Moscow. Hoping to earn money, the metropolitan visitors find a job and, despite the low level of income, stay in the white-stone city for many months.

09.12 16:59 9 December is International Anti-Corruption Day

The International Anti-Corruption Day is celebrated on December 9, 2010. It has been celebrated annually for over 6 years in nearly 140 countries.

22.10 14:10 "Moscow – for Muscovites", or new Mayor's philosophy

The observation "Russia is for Russians" appeared at the time of Alexander III, and already then it led to widespread criticism as people understood that the main nation-constituent element is not the nation itself, but culture.

21.10 17:54 Seven circles of hell en route to child adoption

Every child has the right to a happy childhood. However, not everyone is able to experience this happiness... Deprived of parental affection and home comfort, the kids lose a lot, in particular – love and care. After all, even the best staff of an orphanage cannot replace parents for children.

09.07 12:54 Russia celebrates Family, Love and Fidelity Day

Who is the boss in the family is not the point. The main thing is to be able to find compromises. And to paint each new day with exceptionally bright colors: green, red, yellow, blue. Only then the family canvas can be rightfully called a picture ...

08.07 10:51 Every other Russian tourist is kleptomaniac

There is something mystical about Russian pilferage, in addition to a banal craving for gain. People try to grab everything: office paper clips, ballpoint pens, rolls of free plastic bags in the shops, 3D-movie glasses in cinemas…

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24.05 17:53 Russians celebrate Day of Slavonic Literature and Culture

On May 24, Orthodox Christians celebrate the Saints Cyril and Methodius Day. These Christian educators were the first to translate the Bible from Greek into the Old Church Slavonic language, and opened the path to enlightenment of the Slavs by devising the Glagolitic alphabet.

11.05 16:21 Russian parliament calls for punishment of riot instigators in Lviv

Russian State Duma has prepared a draft statement on the riots that took place in Lviv on May 9. On Victory Day, Ukrainian nationalists tried to disrupt the celebrations in Ukraine, specifically in Lviv – they grabbed a wreath away from Russian diplomats and stomped it, attacked war veterans and representatives of public organizations, clashed with police. Both the opponents and supporters of the Victory Day celebrations in Lviv used stones, small arms and nerve gas.

11.05 16:07 Moscow Mayor suspends construction permits in historic center

On May 11, Mayor of Moscow Sergey Sobyanin issued an order suspending the issuance of building permits in the historic heart of the Russian capital.

10.05 13:54 In Lviv, Ukraine, nationalists attacked war veterans and interfered with Victory banner raising ceremony

On May 9 in Lviv, there were several clashes with the nationalists.

26.04 17:29 Metropolitan authorities to never allow gay pride parades

The Department of Regional Security in Moscow did not allow the representatives of sexual minorities to have a march scheduled for May 28 in the capital of Russia.

18.04 12:10 Medvedev sees no progress in war on drugs

"Despite the fact that this subject has been receiving the increased attention of the Government; the State Anti-Drug Committee is in action; the Strategy of the State Anti-Drug Policy until 2020 was adopted almost a year ago, there are very few changes for the better yet", said the President at the opening session of the State Council Presidium in Irkutsk.

15.04 17:14 Latest extension of Khodorkovsky and Lebedev’s arrest cancelled

April 15, the RF Supreme Court (SC) invalidated the recent decision to extend the detention of the former head of Yukos, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, and the former head of MFO Menatep, Platon Lebedev.

08.04 16:53 Officials declassify cause of Gagarin’s death

The secret information about the circumstances of Yuri Gagarin’s death has been made public. Head of the Department for the Russian President’s Archives, Alexander Stepanov, officially disclosed the causes of the crash of his aircraft.

04.04 16:24 Scandalous video with gun in classroom was meant to be public service ad

A scandalous video, which shows a high school student who brought a gun to a class in school, was supposed to be a public service ad, said the video hero Ramis Chandra to reporters.

22.03 16:00 March 27, Russia to go on daylight saving time for good

Next weekend or, to be more specific, on the night of March 27, all clock hands in Russia will be moved one hour forward: the Russians are going to go on daylight saving time. This will be a landmark event, in view of the decision of President Dmitry Medvedev to cancel the tradition of moving the clocks to "winter" and "daylight saving" times, beginning in the fall of 2011. On February 8, 2011, the Head of State announced that the Russians would not move back to "winter time" this fall. The corresponding instruction has been delivered to the Russian government.