Spotlight on Russia: Sporting Events Highlight Competition as Elections Approach

SallyP40 a year ago Region: Russian Federation

Numerous media sources reported this week that Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin was publicly “booed” at a mixed martial arts event in Moscow’s Olympic Stadium.  The YouTube video of the spectacl... more

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We Stand Corrected: Why Can’t the Media Get Gennady Timchenko Right?

Anonymous Post a year ago Region: Russian Federation

There are some leading public figures the media just can’t seem to get right. Or worse yet, as is the case with Finnish energy trading businessman Gennady Timchenko, there are some people the media can only get wrong... more

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Truth is the Tonic to Conspiracy – Gennady Timchenko

CarrieBerch a year ago Region: Russian Federation

Today’s public sphere is saturated with conspiracy theories.  Relatively recently the international media purported that French President Nicholas Sarkozy plotted the scandalous downfall of the IMF’s Domin... more

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As Elections Approach, Search for Scapegoats Fixed on Putin’s Allies

Patlame 2 years ago Region: Russian Federation

As Russia prepares for parliamentary elections in December followed by presidential polls next March, in which President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin are both considering running, political pundits are... more

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Hu and Medvedev Blast The US Missile Shield Plan

Can Tran 4 years ago Region: China

Over the past few months, there have been talks of a plan by the United States to implement a global missile defense system. This was a move that was condemned by Russia’s government and then-Russian President Vladi... more

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Russian President Medvedev Vows To Fight Corruption In Judicial System

Can Tran 4 years ago Region: Russian Federation

Recently, Dmitry Medvedev has taken up the post of Russia’s new president. Medvedev is considered to be the protégé of former Russian President Vladimir Putin. Currently, Putin is the Prime Minister of ... more

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Kremlins Intolerance towards Free Press

Madhu R 5 years ago Region: Russian Federation

For daring to publish a report about President Putin's personal life, the Russian tabloid 'Moskovski Korrespondent' had to shut its doors on last Saturday. The tabloid had published of a possible romance between the Presi... more

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Putin Plans To Make Response To 'Arms Race'

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: Russian Federation

Putin had condemned NATO’s expansion and the US plan to include Poland and the Czech Republic in a missile defense shield in a speech that was nationally-televised. He had said to the State Council that he was unhapp... more

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Putin Plans to be PM after March Elections

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: Russian Federation

Vladimir Putin had said during the United Moscow party conference that he would become the prime minister of Russia if Dmitry Medvedev becomes president of Russia in March. Currently, Dmitry Medvedev has been confirmed as ... more

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Putin Should be PM, According to Medvedev

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: United States

President Putin has named and eyed Mr. Dmitry Medvedev on Monday as his favorite to win the presidency next year during elections. According to analysts, it’s highly likely that Dmitry Medvedev will win. They say tha... more

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