Russia denounces OSCE's resolution for likening Stalinism and Nazism
9 Jul, 03:37 PM
Russia Thursday lashed out at a resolution likening Stalinism to Nazism adopted last week by the parliamentary assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. It had been proposed by ex-Communist states Lithuania and Slovenia.
Society / Russian beauty to take part in Miss Universe pageant despite porn scandal 
9 Jul, 04:52 PM
At the Miss Universe 2009 beauty pageant Russia is going to be represented by 18-year-old Sophia Rudyeva, in spite of her involvement in a child porn scandal.
Society / Russian channel cuts depiction of Putin from South Park episode 
9 Jul, 04:03 PM
A Russian television channel that braved controversy by showing American series South Park has apparently decided to spare itself more potential problems by removing from one episode a scene showing Vladimir Putin.
Money / Russia to restart production of world's largest cargo aircraft 
9 Jul, 03:25 PM
The Ruslan, which was the largest commercial cargo plane, will be produced again, beginning next year.
Money / Russian antitrust ministry to fine Gazprom Neft over fuel prices 
9 Jul, 03:19 PM
The Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russia has accused gas giant Gazprom’s subsidiary Gazprom Neft of selling fuel at hiked prices.
Society / Russian army officers face trial for purchasing $9 million worth of faulty parachutes 
9 Jul, 01:09 PM
The Russian Prosecutor General's Office has opened a criminal case against unnamed officers of the Russian army, for purchasing a consignment of faulty parachutes.
Society / Russian doctors say treating swine flu with aspirin causes coma 
9 Jul, 12:58 PM
Scientists of the St. Petersburg Research Institute for Influenza are warning everyone against treating or trying to prevent swine flu with aspirin, the combination is likely to send you into a coma.
Society / Driver dies after falling out of speeding train in Moscow metro 
9 Jul, 12:20 PM
A 23 year-old Moscow metro train driver has fallen out of a train travelling at full speed and died as a result of his injuries.
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