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OSCE Sends Election Monitors to Russia

Voice of America - Jan 26, 2012
January 26, 2012 OSCE Sends Election Monitors to Russia VOA News Voting monitors for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe have launched a mission in Russia ahead of the March 4 presidential election. Mission chief Heidi Tagliavini on ...

Why Russia protects Assad

CNN (blog) - Jan 26, 2012
In recent months, Russia has been Syria's foremost protector in the international arena. It has taken on this role because of Syria's economic significance for its arms export industry, its role as the host of Russia's only military base outside the ...

Russia Demands Details Before Weighing Shtokman Gas Tax Breaks

BusinessWeek - Jan 26, 2012
27 (Bloomberg) -- Russia's Finance Ministry hasn't started discussing tax breaks for the OAO Gazprom-led Shtokman venture two months before an investment deadline because the operator hasn't submitted profitability estimates.

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Trans-Siberian Handbook, 8th: Eighth edition of the guide to the world's longest railway journey

by: Bryn Thomas

A trip across Siberia on the longest continuous railway track in the world is undoubtedly the journey of a lifetime. It’s also a convenient way to reach China, Mongolia or Japan. Tickets are not expensive or difficult to arrange.

This acclaimed guide shows you how to organise a trip, where to get tickets, where to stay and what to see.

 

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Saint Petersburg Sights 2011: a travel guide to the top fifty attractions in St. Petersburg, Russia. Includes three walking tours.

by: MobileReference
This illustrated Travel Guide is a part of the Mobi Sights series, our concise guides that only feature the most essential information on city attractions. This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. Inside you will find a locator map and a list of top attractions linked to individual articles. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included. The guide also features three walking tours with our suggestions for your travel route.
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Lonely Planet Russia

by: Simon Richmond, Marc Bennetts, Greg Bloom, Marc Di Duca, Mark Elliott, Michael Kohn, Leonid Ragozin, Robert Reid, Mara Vorhees
Lonely Planet Russia

Join the thunderous applause for the sublime ballet dancers in the Bolshoi Theatre
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Feel St Petersburg's contemporary pulse by clubbing in converted stables and Soviet factories

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Russia - Culture Smart!: the essential guide to customs & culture

by: Anna King
Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.
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War for Reform: Russia to spend $6 bln on army revamp

The collapse of the military-oriented Soviet Union has seen a gradual decay of Russia's armed forces, and major reforms have been put in place to put them back on track. Moscow will pour over 600-billion dollars into refitting the army over the next ten years. And there's a new man in charge as well - Russia's former envoy to NATO will now put his long experience to good use, helping revamp the country's military. RT's Tom Barton explains why changes are needed. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

 

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'US has all the rights but no freedom, Russia has freedom but no rights'

Despite the long Cold War - or perhaps because of it - Russians have always had a thing for hamburgers and milkshakes. It's a yearning Paul O'Brien sought to satisfy when he brought the very first American diner to the country. His chain of Starlight diners was an instant hit in Moscow. In an interview with Business RT, he explains how to serve up American food, Russian style. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

 

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New Year Countdown: Russia celebrates arrival of 2012

Russia has celebrated its biggest festivity as New Year 2012 was making its way through the world's largest country's nine time zones bringing joy, fireworks and music. The highlight of the country's nine-part New Year celebration came with the festivities in the Russian capital. A jubilant crowd on Moscow's Red Square bid farewell to 2011 and welcomed the New Year as the landmark Spasskaya Tower of the Kremlin struck twelve. RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com

 

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The year of dissent: 'Moscow rallies will go on'

December in Moscow usually sees the streets filled with snow. But, for a short while this year, it was protesters against Russia's parliamentary election results. It was the biggest opposition demonstrations in Russia's recent history. They passed off peacefully, despite some ominous predictions. Martin McCauley, who is a Russian specialist at the University of London says mass protests will continue despite the fact that the opposition is split and doesn't have an ideology. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

 

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RT's 10 that shaped 2011: Russian Election & Protests

RT is reflecting on this year's most significant events, and it's definitely been an unusual one for Russian politics. The ruling United Russia party lost popularity in the parliamentary poll, but that didn't stop protests against the results. RT's Anissa Naouai covered developments from the outset, and shares now her experience of how it unfolded. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com