Back to regional elections
May 21, 2012
Russia has seen a renewed interest in regional elections as voters look to change the system from the bottom up
A persuasive show of people power
December 11, 2011
After detentions five days earlier, Moscow rally organisers play by the rules to make their point
Medvedev blasts US plan
November 29, 2011
Defence The US anti-ballistic missile system in Europe is proving a thorn in the side of US-Russian relations
Nation prepares for double vodka
October 26, 2011
Huge rises in duty will bring billions into government coffers, but will hit drinkers and smokers hard
BP to stay in Russia despite lawsuit and raids
September 29, 2011
British oil giant faces £3.2bn damages claim over failed deal with Rosneft