Russia Mikhail Lesin died of 'blunt force injuries' say Russian authorities Authorities in Russia say former press minister Mikhail Lesin died of blunt force injuries to the head. He was found dead inside a hotel room last 11/03/2016
Russia Russian and Serbian presidents discuss bilateral ties The Russian President met with his Serbian counterpart in The Kremlin on Thursday. Vladimir Putin and Tomislav Nicolic discussed Russian-Serbian 10/03/2016
Russia Masked men attack journalists and rights activists in the Northern Caucasus A group of journalists and human rights activists in Russia's Northern Caucasus has been attacked by a group of masked men 10/03/2016
Russia Ukrainian pilot held in Russia ends thirst strike A Ukrainian pilot being held in Russia has ended her thirst strike. Nadiya Savchenko, who is accused of murdering two Russian journalists, is now 10/03/2016
Sport Sharapova doping case not the tip of iceberg - WADA chief Reedie Maria Sharapova’s recent admission of a failed drug test for Meldonium further shines the spotlight on Eastern European countries’ problems with 09/03/2016
Culture news US teen chases ballerina dream in Moscow Harper Ortlieb, 15, left her small town in Oregon and moved to Russia to join the prestigious Bolshoi Ballet Academy. 09/03/2016
Sport Baikal Ice Marathon: spectacular scenery in shivering Siberia The Baikal Ice Marathon in Siberia attracted runners from more than 50 countries. UKRunChat my view for 26 miles for the lake Baikal marathon in 08/03/2016
Russia Stalin loyalists pay tribute 63 years after his death Widely seen as a brutal dictator, Josef Stalin is remembered more fondly by loyalists including leaders of Russia’s Communist Party. Admirers 05/03/2016
Russia Russian atheist 'faces jail' under anti-blasphemy law There are claims that a Russian blogger who denied the existence of God in online comments could face a year in jail – under a law brought in after 03/03/2016
Russia Ex-PM turned Putin critic Kasyanov seeks reform in Russia A former Russian prime minister now faces death threats after joining the country’s opposition and criticising President Vladimir Putin. Mikhail 01/03/2016
Sport Russian athletes compete domestically as they maintain 2016 Olympic aspirations Russia’s elite track and field athletes have been training hard in Moscow this week as the nation keeps alive its slim hopes of making the Rio 01/03/2016
Russia Rescue operation for trapped miners halted The Russian government has confirmed that rescue operations have been halted after further blasts at a mine inside the Arctic Circle. claimed six lives. 28/02/2016
Russia Moscow marchers 'forbidden' from passing site of Nemtsov's murder Thousands march through Moscow to honour Boris Nemtsov, but are reportedly forbidden from crossing the bridge where the Kremlin critic was murdered. 27/02/2016
No Comment Russia: 'Sledge battle' Sledging enthusiasts turned out in Moscow on Tuesday for a competition to see which teams had the best designed sledge. Teams took turns to slide 24/02/2016
Economy Russia's central bank governor wants to lower risks from forex fluctuations Russian central bank governor Elvira Nabiullina says the bulk of banking loans in Russia should be in roubles to minimise risks related to currency fluctuations. 22/02/2016
No Comment Russia: Icy water chess tournament Russian winter swimmers found a new way to build up their stamina and concentration – by playing chess in icy water. In a lake in Russia’s Ural 22/02/2016
Culture news Pavlova tribute highlight of Sochi Winter Festival Sochi Winter Arts Festival is paying tribute to iconic ballerina Anna Pavlova, the Russian prima ballerina and choreographer whose company, founded in 1911, was the first to tour ballet around the wor 18/02/2016
Russia Moscow authorities defend bulldozing of small businesses The authorities in Moscow have defended their right to demolish small businesses they say are illegal and unsafe. Last week they sent bulldozers to 17/02/2016
Russia Putin and Orban talk migrants, EU relations and gas in Moscow Russian President Vladimir Putin has welcomed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to Moscow. 17/02/2016
Culture news The Little Prince is out of this world in Don't Leave Your Planet The Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi, famous for hosting the Winter Olympic Games in 2014 is also the host city for the annual Winter International 17/02/2016
Russia Europe launches Sentinel-3A satellite to help track global warming Europe has launched a satellite it is hoped will help predict climate change patterns as well as improve everyday weather forecasting. The 16/02/2016
Russia Seven killed in Russian gas blast A powerful gas explosion that destroyed an apartment block in Russia has left at least seven people dead including two children. Other people were 16/02/2016
Russia Russian lorries stuck as Poland and Ukraine close borders Russian lorries are facing a tortuous journey to Europe because of separate disputes with Poland and Ukraine. Hundreds have been stuck at three 15/02/2016
World Medvedev: Syria, Ukraine and the economic crisis - an exclusive interview Russia is increasingly feared by many in the West as a growing security threat, yet paradoxically it’s one of the key players in finding a solution 14/02/2016
Russia Syria would be 'chaos' if Assad ousted, says Medvedev US Secretary of State John Kerry said that if the Syrian peace plan fails, more foreign troops could enter the conflict. Countries such as Saudi 13/02/2016