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Russia voters agree to let Putin extend power until 2036

Ballots from three-fourths of Russia's precincts have been counted, revealing 77.6% of voters have so far approved the Russian president's proposed amendments to the 1993 constitution.

01/07/2020

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WorldSkills Russia creates new possibilities with the launch of the remote Future Skills Camp

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The global challenge of Covid-19 threw up unprecedented opportunities to rethink the way we organise jobs and the workplace.

01/07/2020

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Russian mining company Nornickel admits new pollution in Arctic Tundra

Nornickel has opened an investigation after suspending the employees responsible.

29/06/2020

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A little taste of Egypt in a Russian village

St Petersburg family erect replica of Great Pyramid of Giza in their backyard.

28/06/2020

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Sergei Khrushchev, son of Soviet leader, dead at 84

Khrushchev once said he hoped his father would have supported his becoming a U.S. citizen. “After all, it’s not as if I’m defecting," he said.

25/06/2020

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Explainer: Russia vote that could see Putin stay in power until 2036

The vote will be over whether to accept constitution changes that would allow Putin to run for another two presidential terms.

24/06/2020

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US-Russia nuclear talks: Washington condemns 'no-show' China at summit

Expectations of progress are low as US and Russian officials meet for nuclear disarmament talks. China has rejected US calls to join in, accusing the Trump administration of deflecting responsibility.

22/06/2020

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Nearly 500 health workers die from COVID-19 in Russia

The number of coronavirus cases in Russia has rocketed in the last few weeks, and now almost 500 health workers have died.

18/06/2020

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Russia expels two Czech diplomats amid ongoing diplomatic tension

Russia said it was a retaliatory move after hostility from the Czech Republic

15/06/2020

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Russia sentences former US marine Paul Whelan to 16 years in prison

Paul Whelan, a former US marine arrested in Russia on alleged spying charges, faces up to 20 years in prison.

15/06/2020

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Russia's military cathedral

A huge cathedral outside Moscow dedicated to Russia's armed forces has been consecrated after it's planned opening was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic

14/06/2020

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Putin makes first public appearance in weeks to celebrate Russia Day

Russia Day, a public holiday, marks the country's declaration of sovereignty from the Soviet Union on June 12, 1990.

12/06/2020

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Race to clean up Russia oil spill hampered by strong winds

More than 20,000 tonnes of diesel oil leaked into two rivers in Siberia, and now strong winds are hindering the clean-up operation.

09/06/2020

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Coronavirus: Moscow ends lockdown as infection rate decreases

Russia's capital has been severely affected by the coronavirus pandemic, accounting for nearly half of the country's deaths.

09/06/2020

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Book fair in Moscow signals easing of coronavirus restrictions

A few Muscovites ventured into Red Square for an outdoor book market on Saturday in the first signs of life returning to Russia's capital.

06/06/2020

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Russia's tracking app sparks fury after mistakenly fining users

The tracking app for coronavirus patients got more than 2,500 complaints over several allegedly unjustified fines, including one to a bed-ridden professor who hadn't left home in a year.

02/06/2020

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Coronavirus: Russia remains in lockdown as cases top 350,000

Russia's deaths-to-infections ratio is far lower than in other countries. Doctors and activists say the number of fatalities is much higher.

25/05/2020

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Ex Russian spy takes ‘moral responsibility’ for downing MH17 plane

Igor Girkin says as a military commander in eastern Ukraine at the time he has "indirect" responsibility for bringing down the MH17 plane.

20/05/2020

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Russian military helicopter crash lands killing all crew

The Defense Ministry did not clarify how many crew members were on board.

19/05/2020

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Putin orders work return amidst record pandemic figures

Russian President Vladimir Putin's call to end what he describes as the 'non-working period' is drawing sharp criticism from his political opponents. Putin said orders to remain at home would end this week for most of the country’s workforce – despite a record increase in new coronavirus figures.

12/05/2020

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Russia marks Victory Day with fireworks

Fireworks lit the night sky in Moscow on Saturday as part of the celebration for Victory Day, which marks the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.

10/05/2020

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Russians hold WWII ancestors' portraits in windows

Victory Day commemorates the defeat of Nazi Germany

09/05/2020

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Russia celebrates Victory day with air parade

This year, the military parades that had previously topped the Kremlin's political agenda were postponed due to coronavirus outbreak.

09/05/2020

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Russia celebrates Victory Day as lockdown leaves Moscow deserted

Russia's capital resembled a ghost town on this Victory Day, with traditional military parades and lavish celebrations cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

09/05/2020

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Russian WWII veteran starts charity appeal inspired by UK's Tom Moore

Zinaida Korneva, 97, has launched a Youtube channel with videos in which he tells of her trials as a WWII Red Army officer.

08/05/2020

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Russia hits new daily COVID-19 record as hospitals struggle to cope

Russia registered a record increase in COVID-19 cases on Sunday. But some say official data is still underestimating the scale of the outbreak.

04/05/2020