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Who are Russia's 'political prisoners'?

The growing number of political and religious prisoners in Russia is concerning human rights organisations and NGOs in Russia and abroad.

16/08/2018

Russia

Legendary Soviet writer Eduard Uspensky dies in Moscow aged 80

Russian writer Eduard Uspensky has died aged 80 in Moscow.

15/08/2018

Russia

Partial solar eclipse set to happen on August 11

A partial solar eclipse will pass through tomorrow (August 11). However, only those living in the far north of the northern hemisphere will be able to see it, such as people in Russia and Greenland.

10/08/2018

Russia

Ukranian political prisoner Sentsov in 'catastrophic' condition

The cousin of Ukrainian prisoner Oleg Sentsov claims he is in “catastrophic” condition, while Russia’s Federal Penitentiary Service denies these claims.

10/08/2018

Russia

Russia calls fresh US sanctions "illegal"

The Kremlin says it's begun working on retaliatory measures after seeing it's rouble currency hit a two-year low because of the sanctions.

09/08/2018

Russia

Funerals held for Russian journalists killed in CAR

Russian officials say there was inadequate planning for the dangerous mission, with the three men sent to investigate various Russian interests in the African region.

07/08/2018

Russia

Russia tasks actor Steven Seagal with improving ties with US

Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Saturday it had made U.S. actor Steven Seagal its special representative for Russian-U.S. humanitarian ties

04/08/2018

Russia

Russian police break up Gay Pride protest in St Petersburg

Russian police detained as many as 30 gay rights activists who took part in an unsanctioned rally in St Petersburg.

04/08/2018

Russia

Helicopter smash in Siberia kills 18 people

Eighteen people were killed in a helicopter crash in Siberia as they were heading to work at an oil field.

04/08/2018

Russia

Russian woman faces 6 years in jail for reposting memes

A Russian woman is facing years in jail on extremism charges after she reposted memes on social media that authorities deemed offensive.

03/08/2018

Russia

International Army Games begins; 32 countries compete

Russia’s International Army Games kicked off with an opening ceremony held in last Thursday and will continue until August 11. Thirty-two countries are said to be participating.

01/08/2018

Russia

Pussy Riot activists are re arrested after having served 15 days in de

The have already been held for "seriously violating the rules of spectator behaviour", after invading the pitch at the recent Wold Cup final.

30/07/2018

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No Comment: Grand naval parade marks Navy Day in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin was in Saint Petersburg on Sunday to review his navy fleet and watch a spectacular naval parade on the annual holiday.

30/07/2018

Russia

Russian protests continue over pension reform

According to a recent poll, around 90 percent of the population oppose the bill

29/07/2018

Russia

2018 Silk Way Rally: Yazeed Al Rajhi triumphs in cars class as Andrey Karginov wins trucks category

After one week of tough competition, where cars and trucks had to face numerous difficulties, the 2018 Silk Way Rally came to an end. Yazeed Al Rajhi triumphed in the cars class in his Mini Cooper, while Andrey Karginov won the trucks category for the Kamaz team.

29/07/2018

Russia

Russia pensions protest

Plans to raise retirement age draw angry crowds

28/07/2018

Russia

Yazeed Al Rahji wins the 2018 Silk Way Rally

Yazeed Al Rahji was crowned the Silk Way Rally winner in Moscow's Red Square

27/07/2018

Russia

Scientists resurrect worms 42,000 years after they froze in Siberia

Worms extracted from Russian permafrost with a radiocarbon age of up to 42,000 years have come back to life, according to scientists in the US and Moscow.

27/07/2018

Sport

Silk Way Rally: Nasser Al-Attiyah charges into second spot

Nasser Al-Attiyah (Toyota Hilux n°101) moved up to second overall in winning the sixth and penultimate stage of the Silk Way Rally in the car class.

26/07/2018

Russia

All change: Russia's odd train time custom finally hits the buffers

Europe’s intrepid train travellers were handed a boost after Russia announced it was calling time on a confusing custom at its stations.

26/07/2018

Russia

Silk Way Rally: Nani Roma gives Minis a big win

The Mini John Cooper Works team came out on top on day five of the Silk Way Rally. Nani Roma won the 537km stage from Astrakhan to Volgograd, his first ever victory in the event.

25/07/2018

Russia

Silk Way Rally: Mathieu Serradori edges stage four

After 366 kilometres of combat on stage four of the Silk Way Rally, there was just one second that split the Frenchman Mathieu Serradori (Buggy SRT n°108), who won the fourth stage, and Yazeed Al Rajhi (MINI John Cooper Works n°103).

24/07/2018

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Watch: Russia redhead festival

Under the slogan "Let's Make Life Brighter", people have been turning Nizhny Tagil red and orange to celebrate the beauty of being red-haired.

24/07/2018

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Redhead Festival in Russia celebrates all things red

Nizhny Tagil saw its third Redhead Festival last Saturday. The festival celebrates the beauty of red hair, vintage cars and pets.

24/07/2018

Russia

Silk Way Rally: Harry Hunt shines in the rain

Britain's Harry Hunt (Peugeot 3008 DKR Maxi No 107) shone brightly in the rain to win the third stage of the Silk Way Rally. Hunt takes over the lead in the car class following a day to forget by Nasser Al-Attiyah (Toyota Hilux n°101).

23/07/2018

Russia

World Cup Fan ID holders will get visa-free entry to Russia for year

Fan ID holders will be granted visa-free entry into Russia until the end of this year. Family and friends traveling with them may also qualify for free visas.

23/07/2018