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Russia must cast off communist legacy or collapse, says Medvedev
President Medvedev called for sweeping reforms yesterday to overcome Russia's communist legacy, starting with a revamp of the country's sprawling time zones to improve the economy.
The times may be a-changing in Russia
A PRESIDENTIAL proposal to slash Russia's 11 time zones to four could have Vladivostok residents tucking into their breakfast blini as Chinese neighbours polish off their lunch noodles.
China's Decision On Iran Depends On Kremlin?
Date : Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:35:16 +0400 CHINA'S DECISION ON IRAN DEPENDS ON KREMLIN? PanARMENIAN.Net 12.11.2009 10:48 GMT+04:00 /PanARMENIAN.Net/ Iran's failure to respond to an international offer to enrich much of its uranium stockpile outside the country - for use in a Tehran medical research facility - is again raising the prospect of tougher ...
Kalashnikov 'wanted to be poet'
The inventor of arguably the world's most infamous machine-gun wanted to be a poet in his youth, he has revealed.
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Yesterday world leaders and about 100,000 revellers gathered at the Brandenburg Gate to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall that led to break-up of the communist bloc.
Ambassador Kassa receives state award in Moscow
Former Ethiopian Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Ambassador Kassa Gebre-Hiwot, on Sunday received the state award from Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
World wide, the Anglo press is at it again, slamming Russia and attempting to discourage investment and tourism to undermine the recovery that has been built upon by smart economic moves of President Medvedev and Prime Minister Putin.
Russia to use military force abroad only as last resort: Medvedev
Moscow, Nov 5 : Russian President Dmitry Medvedev today said Russia will use its Armed Forces outside the country only in extreme circumstances to protect Russian citizens.
Russian World Promotes Its Culture, 80 Countries Attend Assembly
To offset the increasing influence of western culture, the Russian World Foundation was formed three years ago.
Remembrance Day Today in Russia: Values Human Life
October 30, today eighteen years have passed since Russia inaugarated Remembrance Day of Victims of Political Repression, to commemorate those who were repressed and killed, stripped of civil rights.
Medvedev blasts Stalin defenders
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has made an outspoken attack on those seeking to rehabilitate former Soviet leader Joseph Stalin.
Russia unveils spaceship plans
SERIOUS PROJECT : President Medvedev praised the plan for a nuclear-powered spaceship, but engineers and environmental activists voiced skepticism and concern AP, MOSCOW Friday, Oct 30, 2009, Page 6 Russia laid out its ambition to gain an edge in the space race by building a nuclear-powered spaceship.
In Phone Call, U.S., Russian Presidents Discuss Iranian Nuclear Fuel Request
U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Saturday discussed Iran's request for nuclear fuel for a research reactor and other security issues, the White House and the Kremlin said.
"Serbia is stronger after Medvedev visit"
FM Vuk Jeremiae says that after the visit of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev Serbia is 'stronger economically, politically and regionally'. "The unconditional support from Russia makes Serbia stronger than other countries in the region,' the foreign minister told B92 TV on Sunday.
President Medvedev to meet with leaders of parl't parties
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Saturday will meet with the leaders of the four parliamentary parties.
Nuclear Strike - Russia's Only Way to Defend Itself?
Nikolai Patrushev, the secretary of the Russian Security Council, dropped a bombshell in his recent interview.
Why Did Medvedev Go to Serbia?
On 20 October 2009 Russia's President Medvedev visited Serbia for the second time in two years, just this time Medvedev came as the President.
Russian anger over Afghan drugs
Russia is highlighted as the country that bears the brunt of the ill-effects of the Afghan drug trade by a UN Office on Drugs and Crime report.
Serbian Leader Says Medvedev Backs Major Loan
Serbia must keep its budget deficit to less than 3.5 percent of its gross domestic product in 2010 to comply with the terms of a 3 billion euro loan from the IMF.
Dmitry Medvedev arrives in Kazakhstan to attend CSTO exercise
A poster and an infantry fighting vehicle at Kazakhstan's Matybulak training grounds hosting the final stage of the Cooperation-2009 comprehensive specialized exercise of the Collective Rapid Reaction Forces of Collective Security Treaty Organization [CSTO] member states.
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