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Dozens dead in wildfires in Khakassia region of Russia

Twenty-nine people have been killed in wildfires in Russia. Hundreds more have been injured while more than 1,000 homes have been destroyed or

15/04/2015

Russia

Russia bans film adaptation of 'Child 44'

Russia’s Ministry of Culture has blocked the screening of Child 44, a film adaptation of Tom Rob Smith’s novel about the hunt for a Soviet-era serial

15/04/2015

Russia

At least 23 dead in Russia wildfires

At least 23 people have died as days of wildfires ravaged Russia’s Khakassia region. The Investigative Committee, a body reporting directly to

13/04/2015

Russia

Russia to deliver long-awaited missile system to Iran

Russia’s President Putin has signed a decree lifting the ban on the sale of a missile system to Iran. The move is part of a wider oil-for-goods swap

13/04/2015

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Russia: fires destroy dozens of homes

13/04/2015

Russia

Grass fires leave 15 people dead in Khakassia, Russia

At least 15 people have died in wildfires that raged for much of the weekend in more than twenty villages and towns in Russia. More than 70 people

13/04/2015

Russia

'No breakthrough' in Moscow talks on Syria

Round two of talks in Moscow to discuss the Syrian crisis resulted in no significant breakthroughs, reports suggest. Hosts Russia – a key ally of

10/04/2015

Culture news

Natalia Osipova stars in the Royal Ballet's production of "La Fille Mal Gardee"

Russian ballerina Natalia Osipova is in her second season as a principal with the company wowing audiences at sold out shows. “Dramatic

10/04/2015

Russia

No financial aid request from Tspiras in Moscow

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras discussed bilateral cooperation during talks in Moscow but did not ask for financial aid. Russian President

08/04/2015

Russia

Greece and Russia create new foundation for bilateral relations

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras did not ask for financial aid at talks in Moscow on Wednesday (April 8) but Russia could provide credits for

08/04/2015

Russia

What will Greek PM walk away with after Kremlin meeting?

The Greek Prime Minister has insisted he has not asked Moscow for any money

08/04/2015

Russia

Tsipras meets Putin in bid to strengthen Greek-Russian ties

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras meets Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday to discuss how they can cooperate to help the struggling Greek economy

08/04/2015

Russia

Russian nuclear submarine fire put out, 'no threat' to environment

Firefighters have reportedly put out a blaze on a Russian nuclear submarine which was undergoing repairs at a northern shipyard. The state-owned

07/04/2015

Russia

Russia strips immunity from rebel deputy after Crimea vote

Russia’s parliament has deprived an opposition deputy of his immunity. He could now face charges of embezzlement. Ilya Ponomaryov, who is now in the

07/04/2015

Russia

Russia says 'no threat' to environment as nuclear submarine fire put out

Firefighters have reportedly put out a blaze on a Russian nuclear submarine which was undergoing repairs at a northern shipyard. The state-owned

07/04/2015

Russia

Russian nuclear submarine catches fire while undergoing repairs

A Russian nuclear submarine reportedly caught fire in a shipyard in the north of the country on Tuesday. News agencies say the vessel was undergoing

07/04/2015

Russia

Russians mark 40 days since killing of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov

Dozens of people have been laying flowers at the scene in Moscow where opposition leader Boris Nemtsov was killed 40 days ago. Traditionally in

07/04/2015

Russia

Russian judge affirms arrests of three suspects in Nemtsov murder case

A Russian judge who has been considering the legality of three arrests in connection with the murder of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov has ruled the

06/04/2015

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A round of golf in Siberia, anyone?

04/04/2015

Russia

At least 56 dead in Russian trawler disaster

Rescue workers say at least 56 people have died after a fishing trawler sank off Russia’s far-eastern Kamchatka Peninsula. With 63 people now

03/04/2015

Russia

Russian air sea rescue in hunt for missing sailors after trawler sinks with 132 on board

Air sea rescue services are continuing the search for 15 missing sailors after a Russian trawler sank off the Kamchatka peninsula. The Dalniy Vostok

02/04/2015

Russia

Russian trawler sinks in freezing Western Pacific Ocean

A Russian trawler with around 130 people on board has sunk in the Western Pacific Ocean off Russia’s eastern coast. The vessel went down near the

02/04/2015

Russia

Russia: Nemtsov memorial 'removed'

In Moscow, an impromptu memorial to murdered activist Boris Nemtsov has reportedly been removed. According to reports, a group of men could be seen

28/03/2015

Sport

SportAccord pushes into Russia with new Moscow office

SportAccord has opened its first regional headquarters, in Moscow, with a host of past and current sporting stars on hand for the launch. The new

21/03/2015

Russia

Russian Navy vessels test fire-power amid nationwide drills

More than 30 Russian Navy vessels have been taking part in drills in the Barents Sea. The exercises are said to be testing readiness against any

21/03/2015

Russia

Your votes for the world's greatest sportspeople: official SportAccord awards

20/03/2015