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RUSSIA: Increasing Wealth Fails to Reduce Poverty
The economic growth of recent years has failed to improve the lives of vast numbers of deprived people across Russia, experts say.RUSSIA: Crackdown on “Extremism” Worries Opposition
For most of the past week, Russian parliamentarians have been deliberating a bill that would allow the courts to shut down political parties and organisations for slandering government officials or threatening mass protests.RUSSIA: Rising Youth Gang Activity Worries Officials
The number of crimes committed by Russian teenagers is growing steadily, according to a new report by the interior ministry, prompting soul-searching in the country about the erosion of Russian families.RUSSIA: Corruption Admitted, Not Ended
Corruption is not new, but President Vladimir Putin admitting it is. Eradication, however, is still some way off.INT’L LABOUR DAY-RUSSIA: May Day Again, Sort Of
Tens of thousands will take to streets already lined with workers flags in Russia May Day to demand a better life in all sorts of ways.It used to be the day of the workers. So the communists will again be out on the streets, but in the company of liberals, nationalists and human rights activists.
INT’L LABOUR DAY-RUSSIA: May Day Again, Sort Of
Tens of thousands will take to streets already lined with workers flags in Russia May Day to demand a better life in all sorts of ways.RUSSIA: Gay Parade Plan Runs Into Resistance
Moves to hold a gay parade and meeting have run into strong resistance from Moscow authorities and religious leaders./CORRECTION*/DEATH PENALTY: Beslan Massacre at the Core of Russian Debate
The only hostage-taker to survive the Beslan school tragedy has received unlikely support in his bid to avoid the death penalty: a group of parents whose children died in the September 2004 attack.RUSSIA: Getting Worse for Women
Poor enforcement of laws means that the position of women in Russia is worsening in spite of claims to the contrary, a new study by a group of legal experts indicates.RUSSIA: Looking Back on Perestroika
The publication of a book on perestroika by Mikhail Gorbachev 21 years after he launched it has led to a new debate - and more misgivings - about the restructuring.RUSSIA: Eighth in G8 But Not Last
As preparation of sorts for the G8 finance ministers meeting held in Moscow Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that Russia is a rightful member of the group, and therefore ready to assume chairmanship in July this year.SOCIETY: ‘Polygamy Could Supply More Russians’
Proposals to permit polygamy in order to reverse a declining population have raised a heated debate in Russia between Muslims who support it and Christian groups that oppose it.RUSSIA: British Spies Rock NGOs
The unearthing of a rock-like transmitter planted by British spies on a Moscow street can have consequences for the funding of several non-governmental organisations.RUSSIA: Jews Face Growing Attacks
Russia's Jewish community has asked Duma deputies to speed up a review of legislative bills that would provide tougher penalties for religious extremism.RUSSIA: Suspicions Fall on NGOs
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made two accusations against non-governmental organisations: money laundering and provoking political rebellion. Human rights commissioner Vladimir Lukin and federal security director Nikolay Patrushev have added a third: providing professional cover for espionage.RELIGION-RUSSIA: Muslims Demand a Place on the Flag
A new dispute has erupted over demands by some Muslim groups to remove Christian signs from the Russian flag and other national emblems.TRADE-RUSSIA: Cold Peace Descends on WTO Talks
Russia hopes to sign necessary agreements to join the WTO this year despite significant differences with the United States.RUSSIA: Popular Putin Set to Drive Development
The popularity of Russian President Vladimir Putin has been boosted by his commitment to social spending, even if questions persist about his authoritarian rule.RUSSIA: Is Anti-Terrorism Bill Merely Lip Service?
Russian parliamentarians have endorsed new amendments to a bill that would allow them to investigate terrorist attacks independently of the country's security services.RUSSIA: Bill to Regulate NGOs Has Critics Within and Without
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered amendments to a controversial bill on non-governmental organisations, saying the legislators must take into account the concerns expressed by the Council of Europe, the newly created Public Chamber and Russian NGOs - but warned against their role in political activities.RUSSIA: Election May Not Be a Solution in Chechnya
Chechnya held its first parliamentary elections over the weekend since Russian troops took control of the province six years back, but the election may fall well short of a solution.« Previous Page — Next Page »
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