Russian Scientist Predicts Plummet in Global Life Expectancy
Humans’ life expectancy will fall drastically in the coming decades, a prominent Russian medical scientist said Friday
Russia’s Die-Hard Surfers Want to Be Olympians
Against a current of skepticism, Russian surfers are vying for recognition
Sochi Ski Resort Construction Threatens Clean Water Supply
The expansion of ski resorts near Sochi has increased the danger of landslides and could cut off clean water to 100,000 people, environmentalists warn
Russian Police Vows to Prevent World Cup Fans Going Semi-Nude
Russian police will adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards “half-naked” crowds in the cities hosting FIFA 2018 World Cup matches next summer.
Russian Foreign Ministry Says it Suffered ‘Large-Scale’ Cyber Attack
Russia’s Foreign Ministry experienced “large-scale” cyber-attacks originating in Iran and Hungary last month, its spokesperson said
Lavrov, Donbass and the Duties of Translation
A couple of weeks ago Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made a statement about the war in Donbass. Did he admit Russia’s military involvement or not?
FSB Questions Siemens’ Partner in Russia Amid Crimea Lawsuit
The CEO of Russia’s leading power engineering company was detained by the Federal Security Service (FSB) on Thursday over a case involving the alleged disclosure of state secrets.
Nemtsov Trial Sentencing ‘Strange,’ Says Kadyrov
The head of the Chechen republic Ramzan Kadyrov said on Thursday that prison sentences handed down to opposition politician Boris Nemtsov’s killers were “strange” and based on unsubstantiated evidence
Priest Discloses Mystery Over ‘Lady in Red’ in Putin’s Limousine
It’s less exciting than you think.
Guards at Volgograd War Memorial Complain Of Hazing and Abuse
Soldiers in an elite military unit in Volgograd who guard а World War II memorial have complained of beatings, extortion and other forms of hazing.