The Vladivostok Phenomenon: Should Russia Eliminate Visa Requirements for Chinese Tourists? (Op-ed)
In the long run, Russia may lift the visa regime with China. But several issues stand in the way.
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Magnitogorsk Explosion Touches Russia’s Raw Spots (Op-ed)
The mood in Russia seems to be turning inward toward domestic issues.
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Is Russian Negligence More of a Threat Than Terrorism? (Op-ed)
In the wake of another tragedy, it’s worth asking what Russians themselves can do to prevent the next one.
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Catastrophes, Geopolitical and Otherwise
What did Vladimir Putin mean about that geopolitical catastrophe? It’s still being argued over 14 years later.
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Lucky Lentils For a Prosperous New Year
Russians let you start the new year again this weekend. And here’s the lucky dish to celebrate with.
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The Perils of Overestimating Putin (Op-ed)
The West’s worries over where Putin will strike next is playing right into his hands.
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TVEL Fuel Company of ROSATOM will supply nuclear fuel for China’s CFR-600 fast-neutron reactor
TVEL JSC and Chinese company CNLY (a part of CNNC corporation) have signed the contract for supply of nuclear fuel for CFR-600 fast-neutron reactor which is currently under construction. The contract covers the initial loading of nuclear fuel, as well as supplies for refueling during the first seven years of the reactor operation. New manufacturing…
DetailsTVEL Fuel Company of ROSATOM will supply nuclear fuel for China’s CFR-600 fast-neutron reactor
TVEL JSC and Chinese company CNLY (a part of CNNC corporation) have signed the contract for supply of nuclear fuel for CFR-600 fast-neutron reactor which is currently under construction. The contract covers the initial loading of nuclear fuel, as well as supplies for refueling during the first seven years of the reactor operation. New manufacturing…
Details‘Freedom Exists’ in Yekaterinburg
The Yeltsin Center is holding a comprehensive show of works by the non-conformist artist Erik Bulatov.
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Rosenergoatom: In 2018 Russian nuclear power plants set a new electricity production record of over 204 bln kWh
In 2018, Russian nuclear power plants (branches of Rosenergoatom) set a new electricity production record which is 204.275 bln kilowatt-hours, accrued cumulative output and exceeded achievement of 2017 (202.868 bln kWh) by more than 1.4 bln kWh. The FAS balance over 2018 was fulfilled by 101.46% with the planned indicator of 201.334 bln kWh. Kalinin…
DetailsRosenergoatom, the NTI Energynet and the CSR “North-West” have entered into a cooperation agreement on the digital electric power development
The Rosenergoatom Joint-Stock Company, the NTI Energynet and the Center for Strategic Research “North-West” Foundation (the infrastructure center of Energynet) have entered into a cooperation agreement to work jointly on developing the digital (intelligent) electric power in Russia and implementing the Roadmap introduced by Energynet the National Technological Initiative, including the areas of establishing and…
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Christmas Evenings with Denis Matsuev and Friends concerts held in Irkutsk
Background Gazprom Dobycha Irkutsk, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gazprom, operates gas and gas condensate production and treatment facilities and acts as the design and construction customer for the pre-development of hydrocarbon fields in the Irkutsk Region, with Gazprom acting as the license holder. The Kovyktinskoye gas and condensate field (with Gazprom Dobycha Irkutsk appointed in 2011 as its development operator), along with the Chayandinskoye oil, gas and condensate field…
DetailsA Capital of Culture
Back to basics — now that tickets sales and crowds are back to normal, it’s time to get some high culture.
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Gazprom brings energy security of Kaliningrad Region to new level
Release January 8, 2019, 14:40 Photos A commissioning ceremony for an offshore gas receiving terminal and a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) called Marshal Vasilevskiy was held today in the Kaliningrad Region. Taking part in the event were Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee, Alexander Gutsan, Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Northwestern Federal District, Anton Alikhanov,…
Details‘Ayka’ Is Still In the Running for an Oscar
Another Russian-language film is in the news — this one an Oscar contender.
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A Russian Film Premieres on YouTube
These days the place to see a popular new Russian film is at home on your computer.
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Germany Wobbles on Nord Stream Pipeline as Putin Tensions Mount
Nord Stream 2 faces growing skepticism among German officials who had previously defended it against criticism from Trump and some EU allies.
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Putin’s Retirement Plan Depends on Belarus (Op-ed)
To retain power, he is positioning himself as the leader of a closer union between Russia and its dependent neighbor.
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Paul Whelan’s Arrest in Russia Brings Civilians Back Into the Crosshairs (Op-ed)
Whether or not the former U.S. marine was a spy, a new and chilling tactic could pose a threat to bystanders.
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Moscow’s Best English Language Bookstores
If you have been searching far and wide for English language books, look no further! Here are a few stores where you will find all of your favorite titles.
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Santa and an Elf Tightrope Walk Over Moscow
Eyewitnesses spotted the daredevils walking the tightrope on Tverskaya Ulitsa this weekend.
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Get Outside
Now that your New Year’s hangover is over and you’ve eaten your weight in salad Olivier — it’s the perfect time to head outdoors.
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A New Year’s Eve Trip Around Russia — and Into 2019
The celebrations reach Moscow some nine hours after the Far East first rings in the New Year.
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Shock the Guests on New Year’s Eve
Still cooking, chopping and fighting over the New Year’s menu? Try something old with a new twist.
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TPU launched the joint international Master’s Degree Programme «Nuclear Science and Technology» developed with the support of ROSATOM
Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU) launched the joint international Master’s Degree Programme «Nuclear Science and Technology» developed in cooperation with the Supreme Council of the Universities of Egypt with the support of ROSATOM. This is the joint international English-language modular Master’s Degree Programme. The uniqueness of the programme lies in the possibility for students to receive…
DetailsVladimir Putin singed a law on ROSATOM’s powers in Northern Sea Route development
MOSCOW, December 28 – President of Russia Vladimir Putin signed a law defining powers of ROSATOM in development and functioning of the Northern Sea Route (NSR) and adjacent territories. The document is published on the official website of legal information. The document says the state-owned corporation has acquired rights to develop proposals on forming the…
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Alexey Miller and Mher Grigoryan, Armenia’s Acting Deputy Prime Minister, discuss cooperation issues
Background Gazprom Armenia, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gazprom, is focused on natural gas supplies to the Armenian market. In addition, the company transports, stores, distributes and sells natural gas, as well as upgrades and expands the gas transmission system and underground gas storage facilities in the Republic of Armenia. The contract between Gazprom Export and Gazprom Armenia for the supplies of up to 2.5 billion cubic meters of Russian gas per…
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Speech by Alexey Miller at conference call on occasion of New Year’s Eve
December 28, 2018 Dear colleagues, On behalf of the Management Committee and on my own behalf, let me wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year! It has been a very productive year. Our investment activity has reached its peak. All of our strategic projects have been going at a vigorous pace. The tasks set before the Company have been fully accomplished. In the Yamal Peninsula, we have brought onstream the…
DetailsTENEX concluded 16 new contracts in 2018
TENEX brings the 2018 year activity to a successful conclusion. The Company’s results are preliminary estimated by about US $1.7 billion as per the sales volume and by about US $17.4 billion as per the long-terms contracts portfolio. The Company has carried out more than 70 enriched uranium products export shipments and about 20 natural…
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Photography Exhibition “Time of Arctic” Sponsored by Rosneft Opens in Moscow
Photography exhibition “Time of Arctic” has opened on Nikitsky Boulevard in Moscow. The photography exhibition has been organised by Rosneft Oil Company together with the non-governmental development institution “Innopraktika”. The exhibition features unique shots from the environmental atlas “Kara Sea” (joint project of Rosneft and Innopraktika); from seasonal research expeditions by Rosneft (Kara-Winter and Kara-Summer);…
DetailsHappy New Year From Your Leader
What will you be doing at 11:55 p.m. on Dec. 31 in Russia? Listening to the presidential address, of course!
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On Stage Over the Holidays
If you think you’re going to relax over the holidays, think again!
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Europe Should Woo Russia When Putin’s Gone (Op-ed)
Whenever and however Putin may leave, any successor will need to revise Russia’s geopolitical choice.
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#ChristmasInMoscow
Looking for the best spots for your holiday in Moscow photos? Count on us! We found them for you.
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The 1st power block of the Leningrad NPP – the lead one in the RMBK-1000 series – has been stopped following 45 years of safe operation
On December 21, at 11:30 PM, following 45 years of safe operation, the 1st power block of the Leningrad nuclear power plant (an affiliate of the Rosenergoatom Joint-Stock Company, the Electric Power division of ROSATOM) was fully stopped. This was the lead power block in the RBMK-1000 series and the first 1000 megawatt high-power reactor…
DetailsThe Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Moscow
Here are our suggestions for the best vegetarian spots in town.
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What to Expect From 2019
In 2019, the Russian economy is expected to grow by 1.5 percent, with a slight increase in oil prices.
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Heroes of the Fatherland: Killing Here, Hacking There
Diminished and demeaned, Putin has no incentive to reel in his spooks.
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Vatican Museums Host Rare Show of Russian Art
A ground-breaking exhibition of Russian spirituality on display at the Vatican Museums for the holiday season.
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ROSATOM’s Engineering Division has handed over Power Unit 4 of the Tianwan NPP for operation
A milestone was achieved on December 22, 2018 at 03.17 am China local time (08.17 am Moscow time), that is the ‘Start of Commercial Operation for Power Unit 4 of the Tianwan NPP (TNPP).’ Thus, the stage of commissioning the TNPP Unit 4 nuclear island has successfully finished. All tests stipulated by the Commissioning Program…
DetailsThe Joy of Giving
Spend a few fun hours remembering the real joy of the season — helping our community.
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Holiday Shopping
From wrapping paper and tinsel to unique gifts for family and friends: there are so many wonderful holiday shopping options to discover in Moscow.
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Russian Words of the Dreary Year
Want to know what words and expressions a panel of linguists chose as Russian words of the year? Pour a stiff one before reading.
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The Rasps of Putin’s Political Machine (Op-ed)
The Kremlin’s finely tuned gears are rusting over.
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Severstal leads steel peers i WWF Russia Top 10 compaies for evirometal trasparecy
December 21, 2018 PAO Severstal (“Severstal”; “the Company”), one of the world’s leading vertically integrated steel and steel-related mining companies, has been rated one of Russia’s Top 10 mining and steel companies for transparent reporting on the enviromental impact of its operations. The rating has been published by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) of Russia…
DetailsPutin Had a Bad 2018; Next Year Will Be Worse (Op-ed)
Without the emotional highs of re-election and a major sporting event, Putin will face a hard struggle against a completely alienated West next year.
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First power unit of Grozny TPP comes onstream
Release December 19, 2018, 17:25 A commissioning ceremony for Power Unit No. 1 of the Grozny Thermal Power Plant (TPP) took place today in Grozny. Taking part in the event were Valery Golubev, Deputy Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee, Alexander Matovnikov, Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the North Caucasus Federal District, Ramzan Kadyrov, Head of the Chechen Republic, Denis Fyodorov, Director General of Gazprom…
DetailsThe Glass Is Half Full (Op-ed)
We should fully reject the concept of Western, or liberal, universalism in favor of developmental pluralism.
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U.S. To Lift Sanctions From Aluminum Giant Rusal
In April, the U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on Deripaska, Rusal, En+ and other companies in which he owns stakes, citing “malign activities” by Russia.
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Rooppur NPP (Bangladesh) is being built according to the schedule
17 December, Moscow – the standby personnel lock was shipped for Rooppur NPP power unit No 1. The personnel lock of one of the main element of the NPP containment and part of the localizing safety systems. In 2018, the specialists have achieved a number of milestones at Rooppur NPP construction site (general designer and…
DetailsRosatom participates in 24th UN climate change conference in Poland
On December 13, 2018 in Katowice (Poland), within the framework of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP24), a round table of the Russian Federation “Russian investments for development with low greenhouse gas emissions” was held. Event attendees included Special Presidential Representative on Climate Issues Ruslan Edelgeriyev,…
DetailsRing in the Year of the Yellow Earth Pig
How to welcome the new year the Russian, er, Chinese, er, Russian way.
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Sponsored by Rosneft, Gubkin University Launches Educational Course for Employees of Indian Oil and Gas Companies
The Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas has launched an educational course on “Production Intensification and Enhanced Oil Recovery” for employees of Indian oil and gas companies. The training was organized as part of the cooperation agreement in education and training between Rosneft and ONGC Videsh Ltd. as the coordinator of a group…
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Photojournalist from Gazprom Dobycha Yamburg wins national photo contest
News from projects and regions December 18, 2018, 14:30 On December 17, 2018, an award ceremony for the Energy of Modern Russia national photography contest took place at the Ministry of Energy in Moscow. The event was attended by Alexander Novak, Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation. The contest was organized by the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation. The jury included heads of Russia’s leading…
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Gazprom Transgaz Moscow takes part in charity event
Background Gazprom Transgaz Moscow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gazprom that ensures natural gas supplies to consumers in 14 regions of European Russia and gas transit within and beyond the former Soviet Union. It operates over 21,000 kilometers of gas mains, transmitting more than 80 billion cubic meters of gas annually. The company has 25 branch offices, including 17 gas pipeline operation centers, 23 compressor stations, 278 gas compressors, 723 gas…
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Rosneft Opens First New-Style Filling Station under BP Brand
The first new compact filling station of the Rosneft-operated BP network has been opened on the Federal Highway M5 Moscow-Ryazan. The new style’s main features are its small size and extended range of cafe products. The compact filling stations are a promising area of development of the BP network in Russia. New stations are designed…
DetailsBegin Your ‘Journey to Christmas’
Put on your mittens and wool socks and start enjoying Moscow’s holiday extravaganza.
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Trust Is Key to Repairing Ties With Russia (Op-ed)
Russia should show it can be a responsible member of the international community.
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