World News How a Nazi-Soviet pact is still dividing Europe 80 years on How a little-known WWII pact between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union is still dividing Europe today. 23/08/2019
Russia Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny is released from prison Alexei Navalny spent 30 days is prison according to his spokeswoman. 23/08/2019
Kazakhstan Watch: Russian robot takes solitary rocket trip to final frontier Russia has tested a new rocket by sending an (almost) unmanned mission to the International Space Station. Fedor the robot took the commander's seat, holding a small Russian flag. 22/08/2019
USA Message in a bottle: Russian sailor's 1969 letter found in Alaska Message in a bottle: A Russian sailor's 1969 letter is discovered by a man in Alaska. 21/08/2019
Partner content Laying the groundwork for the skills of the future Partner content presented by World Skills Kazan 2019 Traditional methods of education are barely keeping up with the dynamism of globalised industries, but one thing is certain – human capital remains central to the world’s economies even with the increased use of robots and artificial intelligence. 20/08/2019
Russia Watch: Russia takes first place at International Fireworks Festival The winning 10-minute performance was inspired by theatre, with elements of ballet and opera. With eight countries competing, Portugal and Italy came second and third. 20/08/2019
Russia Watch: Street festival sees creativity with cardboard in Russia More than 30 theatrical troupes, dance groups and street artists took part in the celebrations, ensuring the audience wasn't card-bored! 19/08/2019
Focus Turkmenistan hosts the 1st Caspian Economic Forum In partnership with Caspian Economic Forum The five states surrounding the Caspian sea are seeking to deepen their cooperation in the industrial, trade and tourism sectors at the 1st Caspian Economic Forum in Turkmenistan. 19/08/2019
No Comment Lenin: The reimagining of a Russian revolutionary An exhibition in Russia shows how local artists are grappling with Lenin's legacy of political repression and mass killings. 16/08/2019
Russia Russia plane emergency: 'The pilots did not make a single mistake' "The pilots did not have any room for manoeuvre," said aviation expert Vadim Lukashevich. "They were lucky because they landed in the field where there were no buildings. But still, they worked in an extreme situation and did not make a single mistake. At least I did not notice a single error." 16/08/2019
Ukraine 'Politically persecuted' Russians can now get Ukrainian passports Ukraine's president made it easier for "politically persecuted" Russians to get passports. 15/08/2019
World News Watch again | WorldSkills Kazan 2019 opening ceremony In partnership with Wolrd Skills Kazan Kasan, a city in Russia will play host to the world competitions for vocational skills. 15/08/2019
Russia Russian engineers buried after rocket explosion at Arctic test site Five Russian engineers that were killed as they tested a rocket have been laid to rest with thousands attending their funerals. 13/08/2019
No Comment Cossacks have been gathering in Russia to show off their ferocious swo Cossacks have been gathering in Russia to show off their ferocious sword skills. The winners must slash their way through water-filled bottles and thick vines, showing dexterity and precision, as well as a determination to succeed. 13/08/2019
Russia Russia tells Google to stop promoting Moscow protests on YouTube Russia tells Google to stop promoting Moscow protests on YouTube 12/08/2019
Russia Russia honours 'national heroes' killed in mysterious rocket blast Russia honours 'national heroes' killed in mysterious rocket blast 11/08/2019
Russia What protests? Putin rides with Night Wolves bikers in Crimea As massive anti-government protests took place in Moscow, Vladimir Putin rode a motorcycle with the Night Wolves bikers in annexed Crimea. 10/08/2019
Russia Watch: Huge opposition rally in Moscow Russians vowed to protest in favour of candidates being allowed to run in elections. 10/08/2019
Russia After 20 years in power, is Putin's grip weakening? Friday marks Vladimir Putin's 20-year anniversary as Kremlin chief. 10/08/2019
Russia Explosions rock Russian arms depot for second time this week An explosion rocked an ammunition plant for the second time this week, injuring at least nine, according to national media reports. 09/08/2019