Russia Beyond The Headlines

47th Petroushka Ball

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:36:00 +0400

Dickensian Russia and a fiercely exotic Japan

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:20:00 +0400

English translations of Boris Akunin’s last two novels “He-Lover of Death” and “The Diamond Chariot,” were released at the end of 2011 and attracted attention RBTH’s literary critic Phoebe Taplin

Revitalizing Russia’s rust belt

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:46:00 +0400

This industrial center on the border between Europe and Asia is counting on foreign investment to revitalize its manufacturing base

Volunteers for 2014 Olympic Games

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:02:00 +0400

A girl poses with the Olympic and Paralympic mascots during event at Sokolniki Park, Moscow, promoting the enrolment of volunteers for the 2014 Sochi Olympics

Investors banking on second half of 2012

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:20:00 +0400

An economic recovery in Europe could result in unexpectedly high returns on Russian stocks

Struggling to heat freezing Europe

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:11:00 +0400

Russia's gas monopoly Gazprom struggles with increased demand as Europe suffers through a cold snap

And then there were five

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:53:00 +0400

With slightly less than a month to go until Russia’s presidential elections, the field of candidates is down to five

Restoration of the Volkhov sculpture

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:39:00 +0400

A sculptor restoring the "Volkhov" statue, one of the sculptures from the Grand Cascade of the Peterhof Palace, a series of palaces and gardens located in Saint Petersburg

Russia and China have valid reasons for UN position on Syria

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:28:00 +0400

Resolving the conflict in Syria requires taking into consideration the perspectives of all the parties involved, not just laying the blame at the feet of one side

Discovering a cheap Moscow

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:54:00 +0400

Moscow is known for being one of the most expensive cities in the world. The Moscow Out team aims to prove everyone wrong. From 36-ruble stores to free yoga classes -- do your research and there are hundreds of places that offer cheap or free goods!

Metran thinks locally and globally

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:55:00 +0400

Metran was a Urals success story long before it was acquired by U.S.-based Emerson. The company remains committed to its hometown even as it works on global problems

U.S. police to buy Russian rifles

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:59:00 +0400

Deal between the Izhmash factory and American police departments will increase the presence of Russian-made weapons in the United States

What it would take to win the war against corruption?

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:55:00 +0400

Truly fighting the war against corruption requires both significant changes to Russia’s legal system and supranational efforts to stop hiding assets

The home of the polar bear

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:56:00 +0400

Wrangel Island in Chukotka, famous as “the home of the polar bear”, was discovered just 162 years ago. There are no humans on the island, and it is recognised as a UNESCO world heritage site for its unspoilt natural environment.

Red Line: UN debates on Syria Resolution, Davos 2012 and Mitt Romney

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:47:00 +0400

Each week, Voice of Russia hosts Red Line, a discussion about global events as seen from Moscow. In this edition: UN debates on Syria Resolution, Davos 2012 and Mitt Romney.

In defiance of the UN

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:33:00 +0400

Russia and China once again blocked the UN resolution condemning Syria and have been severely criticised by the West

A touchable story of Cody White

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:21:00 +0400

Cody White, the guy, who literally got his hand all over Russia, came to headquarters of Russia Beyond The Headlines for an interview.

Russian protestors took to New York's streets

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:44:00 +0400

Once again on Feb. 4 Russians protested in New York against vote fraud during the Dec. 4 parliamentary elections, but this time, the rally launched a new organization – the Coalition of Russian-speaking Organizations for Civil Rights

A snow bob competition

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:27:00 +0400

Moscow, Feb. 5 - Participants in a snow bob competition at the Lata Track sports complex in action

Russians wary of investing

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:10:00 +0400

A class of Russians with the money and interest to invest in the stock market emerged in the 2000s. Yet, a decade later, they still represent less than 1 percent of the population

UEFA: Financial Fair Play comes to Russia

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:57:00 +0400

Football bosses are trying to impose a break-even requirement on clubs. How is Russia going to cope with Financial Fair Play?

How many Russians took part in meetings...

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:06:00 +0400

In the midst of Russia’s 2012 presidential campaign, protests on Feb. 4 showed that Russians remain ready to take to the streets in defense of their rights – or their preferred candidate.

Protestors not afraid of the cold

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:23:00 +0400

In the midst of Russia’s 2012 presidential campaign, the Feb. 4 protests showed that Russians are ready to take to the streets in defense of their rights

Organizations participating in Moscow protests

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:21:00 +0400

Russia’s authorities to tighten migration legislature

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:08:00 +0400

The country’s Federal Migration Service has fleshed out Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s proposals to restrict immigration

Under modification

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:57:00 +0400

Russian shipbuilding company "Sevmash", located in Svedlovsk, completing repair and modification work on the Indian aircraft carrier "Vikramaditya." The carrier previously belonged to the Soviet Union

Looking toward an IPO

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:03:00 +0400

Pavel Durov, is the founder and co-owner of Russia’s leading social network VKontakte, talked to Gazeta.ru about Facebook and the challenges of going public

Defending the Russian business?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:11:00 +0400

The Russian authorities proposed to introduce the office of business ombudsman at the The 2012 Russia Forum

Hellishly good

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:14:00 +0400

For most people, Krasnaya Polyana is famous as a world-class ski resort, but it also attracts other sorts of tourists; these are mainly well-to-do young professionals from the cities, who come here to unwind in the famous Caucasian banyas.

Folk Box: Tatar music

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:10:00 +0400

Each week Olga Shapovalova offers to folk music lovers a multicoloured display of customs and traditions, legends and tales, melodies and rythms of Russia.

Getting a bargain in the Russian markets

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:33:00 +0400

Investing in Russia may not be the easiest thing to do, but the payoffs are well worth the trouble

The portrait of a protester: To go or not to go?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:21:00 +0400

Will Muscovites take to the streets for the next scheduled protest on Feb. 4? Russia Beyond the Headlines tried to find out.

Monitor that!

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:58:00 +0400

A new project of Russia's prominent anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny, RosVybory, aims at monitoring the upcoming presidential elections. But will it be successful like Navalny's previous project Rospil?

A cup of coffee with a presidential candidate

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:35:00 +0400

Cafe chain Kofein launched a symbolic presidential election on Feb. 1, 2012. Customers were asked to order a cup of coffee displaying a reproduction of their favourite presidential candidate, realised with cinnamon powder on milk foam

The guests wore hardhats

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:54:00 +0400

The pre-Olympic constructions in Sochi has drawn thousands of workers from all over Russia. But sometimes it offers more than a desirable job

Looking for an economic renaissance

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:33:00 +0400

The discussions at Davos focused not so much on how to resolve any current crisis, but rather how the future looks 10, even 20, years down the road

Social lift

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:13:00 +0400

The government is now facing a difficult and unpleasant choice. It is too dangerous to keep the public shut out from power any longer, but it dreads letting them in: not everyone has finished the reading list.

For Putin, too little, too late

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:41:00 +0400

The government continues to propose ideas to win over the protestors, but so far they are only superficial.

The portrait of a protester: To go or not to go?

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:17:00 +0400

Will Muscovites take to the streets for the next scheduled protest on Feb. 4? Russia Beyond the Headlines’ Dmitry Zaika tried to find out

Discontented Russia

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:37:00 +0400

The post-election protests have changed the political situation in Russia. But is it enough to influence the results of the 2012 presidential campaign?

Plunging into a cold pool

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:54:00 +0400

A swimmer prepares to plunge into the open swimming pool at the Luzhniki Sports Complex in Moscow

Russia’s economy needs a change of strategy

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:29:00 +0400

Russia’s position vis-à-vis China and the rest of the BRICS show that the decisions made two decades ago continue to plague the country and hold back its economic development. Can today’s politicians reverse the trend?

What does a Russian soul sing about?

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:39:00 +0400

Russian songs are popular the world over – maybe because of their overwhelming emotional recounting of universal themes

Russian IT market

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:28:00 +0400

The Russian IT market is growing fast, but the number of problems that have come to the forefront are proving to be a serious threat.

Structure of the IT market in Russia and in Western Europe

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:24:00 +0400

Hardware continues to dominate the Russian IT market, making up more than 50 percent of the sector. In contrast, hardware is only 30 percent of the European IT market. The rest of the segment there belongs to IT services (50 percent) and software (20

Ratings of the candidates for Russia's 2012 presidency

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:10:00 +0400

According to sociologists, justice, legality and honesty are the features Russian society wants to see in its government. Many doubt that presidential candidate and current Prime Minister Vladimir Putin can deliver all of these, but nevertheless, his

Russian IT market faces cloudy future

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:40:00 +0400

The Russian IT market is growing fast, but the number of problems that have come to the forefront are proving to be a serious threat

Will the election outcome increase investments?

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:12:00 +0400

Development in Russia is hindered by political uncertainty, but the March 4 elections will not in itself result in the change needed to encourage foreign investors

American on the Bolshoi stage

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:55:00 +0400

RBTH catches up with American ballet dancer David Hallberg who joined the Bolshoi Ballet as a principal last summer and shared his experience

Dmitry Hvorostovsky will perform in New York

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:23:00 +0400

Baritone Dmitry Hvorostovsky returns to New York's Metropolitan Opera in beginning of February as King Carlos in Verdi’s opera “Ernani”