Russia & CIS news

Russian scientists trying to save polar bear from extinction

30.04.2010 - Russia & CIS news

Russian experts are stepping up efforts to keep Arctic polar bears alive and preserve their natural habitat. The animals are in serious danger of extinction, and the time to save them is running out.

Russian conductor makes Time 100 list

30.04.2010 - Russia & CIS news

Valery Gergiev has entered the list of 100 most influential people in the world according to the American Time magazine. He appeared fifth among artists, following pop-star Lady Gaga.

Russian triumph at London marathon

26.04.2010 - Russia & CIS news

Russia has completed its first ever one-two finish at the London Marathon on Sunday, with Lilia Shobukhova the woman rewriting the history books on the 30th anniversary of the legendary event.

Cops’ approval needed to tie the knot

23.04.2010 - Russia & CIS news

Every wedding ceremony in the Russian southern republic of North Ossetia will now have unusual guests – a squad of uniformed policemen.

North Russia’s fishing industry – fighting for survival

23.04.2010 - Russia & CIS news

The Murmansk region is rich in natural resources, such as oil and gas, and its waters are stocked full of fish. Despite its Arctic location, the main port remains ice-free all year.

Petrov wins first ever F1 points for Russia

19.04.2010 - Russia & CIS news

Russia has collected Formula 1 points for the first time after Renault’s Vitaly Petrov crossed the finish line in seventh place at the Chinese Grand Prix.

Russian billionaire sets record at London bar

19.04.2010 - Russia & CIS news

Few people can afford spending money like water, but even fewer hold the record of “spending money like wine”…

Protesters stone ousted Kyrgyz president’s car

15.04.2010 - Russia & CIS news

Violence has broken out at a rally in the south of Kyrgyzstan where the recently overthrown leader of Kyrgyzstan Kurmanbek Bakiyev was about to speak.

Kyrgyz President Bakiyev 'will resign if safe'

14.04.2010 - Russia & CIS news

Kyrgyzstan's ousted President Kurmanbek Bakiyev has said he will be willing to step down in return for security guarantees for him and his family.

Ousted president wants UN forces in Kyrgyzstan

12.04.2010 - Russia & CIS news

The ousted President of Kyrgyzstan, Kurmanbek Bakiyev, has called for UN peacemakers to enter the country and create an independent commission to investigate Wednesday's violent uprising.