Featured
Russian Space Shuttle Buran sails the Rhine
Pictures and video of the Russian space shuttle Buran, as it is sailed down the Rhine to its final resting place in a German museum.
Featured, Sport
Rugby: Russia beat Romania to go top of table
A hard fought 12-8 win over Romania propels Russia to the top of the European Nations Cup table, setting up a winner takes all title clash with old rivals Georgia.
Domestic Politics, Featured
Putin or Medvedev - who is the boss?
Dmitry Medvedev is Russia’s new President. But what kind of President will he be? Will he wield actual power, or will he just be Putin's right hand man?
Featured
Liveblogging the Russian Presidential Election
Liveblogging the election in which Russians will choose their third President.
Featured
Russia’s Presidential Election - the Candidates
The four men vying to be Russia's next President - Putin's Poodle, the Neo-Communist, Mad Vlad, and the liberal Masonic Grandmaster who likes to blog.
Foreign Relations
Russian nuclear bombers in Cuba?
Posted on 23 July 2008
Cuba might be too dangerous a place to site Russian nuclear bombers. But what about Venezuela...? Continue Reading
Other
A musical tribute to Russia’s leaders
Posted on 17 July 2008
A collection of the finest music videos paying tribute to Russia's leaders. In no particular order. Enjoy! PS - some are a bit odd. Continue Reading
Foreign Relations
Russia is 3rd biggest threat to British security
Posted on 07 July 2008
Does Russia really pose the 'third greatest threat' to British security today? Here's a quick rundown of the threats Russia actually does pose to Britain. Continue Reading
Sport
Russia disappoint in Rugby IRB Nations Cup
Posted on 28 June 2008
Disappointment for Russia, as a young, experimental team loses all three matches in the IRB Rugby Nations Cup. Continue Reading
Other
Russia blogs roundup
Posted on 25 June 2008
A roundup of whats been happening across the Russia blogs including: reactions to Russia's Euro 2008 quarter finals victory, news of the eXile's demise, and a well deserved award for a prominent blogger. Continue Reading
Other
Russia plumbs new depths with enema monument
Posted on 20 June 2008
A 5ft tall bronze monument to the enema. It's held up by cherubs and surrounded by pretty nurses. What else can I say? Continue Reading
Domestic Politics
Nikolai Makarov - the man to reform Russia’s military?
Posted on 10 June 2008
Nikolai Makarov is the Russian armed forces' new Chief of Staff, and he has a mandate to reform one of Europe's most powerful, yet backward, militaries. Continue Reading
Business, Domestic Politics
Russian Women Find New Ways of Entrepreneurship
Posted on 08 June 2008
How Russian women are running their own online businesses that make fashion affordable - and make a profit. Continue Reading
Sport
Russia tie with England in Rugby Sevens
Posted on 06 June 2008
A fired up Russian Rugby 7s team draws with England, but suffers mixed fortunes in the rest of the Edinburgh and London tournaments. Continue Reading
Other
Paid adverts - in Russian books
Posted on 29 May 2008
An enterprising Russian publisher is placing adverts in the footnotes of their books. Continue Reading
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