Blogs - Russia Beyond The Headlines

Russian clowns

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:09:00 +0400

What was once known as the classical Russian circus has now become something more akin to characters you’ll find in a theater – odd, creative, esoteric even.

Spending New Year's Day in Moscow

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:08:00 +0400

I grew up in the American south. It never snowed. Therefore it must be absolutely fabulous to spend New Year’s Eve in Russia!

Cashdesk. Currency exchange

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:16:00 +0400

Today we will speak about two communicative situations: at the cashdesk and in a currency exchange

Russia’s fortunes rise as West sinks into despair

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:25:00 +0400

Ben Aris explains why despair in the West is now higher than in Russia

Tis the season to be jolly

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:34:00 +0400

Times may be tough, but I’m pleased to see that Russians are not skimping on an essential fixture of the corporate calendar: the New Year’s party

Just throwing some balls in the air?

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:45:00 +0400

Kim Palchikoff's recent post about a Russian talented juggler proves that juggling circus genre is pretty challenging

The kitchen debate

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:26:00 +0400

Jennifer Eremeeva talks about kitchen debates with her husband, transactions of moving money from big banks to smaller ones and solidarity with the Occupy Wall-Street movement

Make stereotypes work your favor

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:24:00 +0400

When you can’t fight stereotypes, you have to turn the situation upside down

Naryan-What?

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:24:00 +0400

The names of some Russia's cities sound weird and unfamiliar even for some native Russians. RBTH blogger Evy Hua describes her trip to Naryan-Mar, a unique Russian city which embodies traditional stereotypes

Taxi. Flowers. Hairdresser´s

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:02:00 +0400

Today we´ll speak about the taxi service, the purchase of flowers and the hairdresser´s

British expat arranges Tatarstan investment tour

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:48:00 +0400

What has Jonny been up to recently? Check out this news story from The Kazan Herald.

Running away from stereotypes

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:59:00 +0400

After many years spent trying to dispel others' views of Russia, it was time to put an end to some false perceptions of my own

Moscow never sleeps

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:28:00 +0400

Moscow will keep you partying all night long and, if you’re up to it, several days in a row

Day 2 - New York Stock Exchange (Part 2)

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 21:06:00 +0400

At the end of the day, the event provided a place for constructive dialogue

Day 2 - New York Stock Exchange (Part 1)

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 21:00:00 +0400

Stanislav Voskresensky, deputy minister for economic and trade, got the event off to a good start with his opening keynote address

Russian pharmaceuticals - A good deal?

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:25:00 +0400

The country may be a better place for manufacturers rather than investors

Russian law and order?

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 11:22:00 +0400

An American lawyer who has worked in Russia for 16 years says that businesses need to be open-minded and patient

Stanislav Voskresensky: Doing business in Russia is getting easier

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:02:00 +0400

In his opening address, the deputy economic development minister noted that Russia's reputation is improving according to a recent World Bank report

RBIS Day 1 - Opening reception

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:35:00 +0400

Was the turnout at the opening reception due to interest - or the presence of models?

Russian Business Investment Summit opens in New York

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:00:00 +0400

Before a day of meetings at the New York Stock Exchange, Russian and American businessmen and investors enjoyed a social event in Midtown Manhattan

RBIS Day 0 - Flying to NYC

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:56:00 +0400

Will American businesspeople and politicians be able to see beyond the headlines to see completely new opportunities in Russia?

Nyet to the brown bag

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:18:00 +0400

Russians are too reluctant to bring lunchboxes to the office even though they may skip their lunch

At the post office

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:22:00 +0400

Hello! Today we´ll be speaking about some situations at the post office

Should Russia legalize guns?

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:16:00 +0400

Polls show that most Russians are against liberalizing gun laws, but proponents are gearing up for a long fight

Crisis looms, but Russia well prepared

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:03:00 +0400

Are we headed for the abyss? Certainly Russia is in a dangerous place, as confidence is fading fast

Clowns in the concerts

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:14:00 +0400

Circus performers don't limit themselves to specific venues - they often show off their talent in unexpected places

The bodies politic

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:31:00 +0400

Jennifer Eremeeva on the contrast between the United States and Russia gearing up for a presidential election in 2012

Buying souvenirs

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:38:00 +0400

Hello! Today we'll talk about a very important topic, how we buy souvenirs

From the trapeze to tae kwon do

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:42:00 +0400

The path of a circus performer does not always lead to an easy retirement

Foreign investment flowing back into Russia

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:49:00 +0400

In July, Russia took in $87.7 billion of fresh investment – triple the amount from last year

Non-smoking Russia?

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:40:00 +0400

New laws are supposed to ban smoking in public places, but the only realistic way to get Russians to smoke less is to raise the price of cigarettes

We still have nothing to fear but fear itself

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:50:00 +0400

By letting the events of Sept. 11 take over our lives, we are only letting the terrorists win

Ukraine's monopoly on European gas exports broken

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:29:00 +0400

Imagine this: The cash-strapped Ukrainian government realizes that it can't afford to buy oil at $100 a barrel so it starts lobbying Saudi Arabia to sell oil to Ukraine at $80 per barrel instead

The he, sh(e), it bag

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:01:00 +0400

We all know that Russian girls are the world's top slaves to fashion, but how fashion-conscious is the Russian man?

Welcome to the Comedy Pet Theater

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:56:00 +0400

What's better than people who can juggle? Animals that can juggle

In pursuit of quality

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:59:00 +0400

Why do Russians love to buy the best stuff in the world, but can’t produce it themselves?

The (second) first day of school

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:08:00 +0400

For bilingual children, the beginning of September means another year of balancing expectations and assignments

Curb your enthusiasm!

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:30:00 +0400

If, or indeed, when, Russia’s next revolution comes, it will most likely be nicknamed “The Curb Revolution”

Dear Jay Leno

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:15:00 +0400

Will America's late night king invite Russian circus performers to show their skills on his show?

The art of dressing well

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:30:00 +0400

Russian businessmen are learning how to choose suits that are both understated and expensive from the best the UK has to offer

At the market

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:19:00 +0400

Hello, dear readers! Today we´re going to learn how to buy vegetables and fruit at the market

The daring young man on the flying trapeze

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:45:00 +0400

Once a gymnast, Vadim Bolotsky found success flying through the air in Vegas only to have his career cut short

A day that will live in history

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 18:23:00 +0400

Where was I on Aug. 19, 1991? I don't remember. And for U.S.-Russian relations, that's a good thing

Dreams of a highwire walker

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:08:00 +0400

Is it possible to cross the Las Vegas strip on a wire?

The juggling deacon

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:12:00 +0400

One thing Sasha Gourev learned in the circus has followed him throughout his life - the importance of determination

Optimism for investors in Russian market

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:01:00 +0400

In an interview with Buziness Africa, Jonny discusses his excitement about opportunities in Russia and discusses business relationships between Russia and Africa

My turn

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:16:00 +0400

The Russian artists sometimes even make mistakes on purpose just to tease the audience and remind them that what they do is very complex

We found her in the metro...

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:24:00 +0400

The challenges - and rewards - of taking in a Moscow street dog

The league of robots meets the touch-sensitive garden

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:46:00 +0400

Through the efforts of the Potantin Fund, Russian students are developing initiatives to improve the world around them

New vistas for Chistopol

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:36:00 +0400

In the coming months, Chistopol will start to implement its plans to engage the domestic and international business community