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What's behind Russian tycoon Prokhorov's abrupt political exit?
Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov blames the Kremlin for orchestrating a mutiny within his Right Cause political party, which could have taken some support from Putin's United Russia party.
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The forgotten victims of 'Russia's 9/11'
Those injured or who lost loved ones in a wave of Sept. 1999 bombings in Russia feel that they have been abandoned by the Russian public, media, and government.
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Russia's Medvedev sides with human rights activists on Sergei Magnitsky killing
Russian President Dimitry Medvedev surprised many when he backed a report blaming the 2009 fatality of anticorruption lawyer Sergei Magnitsky on prison brutality.
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Russian Orthodox Church calls for dress code, says miniskirts cause 'madness'
In a sign of the growing political ambitions of the Russian Orthodox Church, a top official wants a national dress code for men and women. It would forbid men from wearing T-shirts or track suits in public. Islamic groups have come out in support of the idea.
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At Khodorkovsky trial, defiant ex-oil tycoon lashes out at Russia
Mikhail Khodorkovsky, once Russia's richest man, faces at least seven additional years in prison on charges he stole millions of tons of oil while running Yukos oil company.
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Why is Microsoft offering free software to Russian NGOs?
The Russian authorities have been using antipiracy laws to target government critics, and local activists say Microsoft officials have aided in the process.
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Medvedev orders corruption investigation into Putin's Sochi Olympics
Russia President Dmitry Medvedev has ordered an investigation into allegations that a top Kremlin official took huge bribes in connection with the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Analysts are unsure whether it's a sincere crackdown.
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Ukraine-Russia relations: Why Kiev made a dramatic U-turn back toward Moscow
President Viktor Yanukovich was elected in February on pledges to restore Ukraine-Russia relations. But he has acted more swiftly than anyone imagined, reversing the pro-West moves of the Orange Revolution.
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Russian YouTube whistleblower, a cop, arrested on corruption charges
Russian policeman Alexei Dymovsky, who became famous in his homeland after he posted a video on YouTube alleging widespread police corruption, was arrested on corruption charges last week. Human rights campaigners say his arrest was "revenge."
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Global News Blog
Russia corruption costs $318 billion – one-third of GDP
Despite efforts of Medvedev and Putin, Russia corruption forces businesses to add as much as 40 percent to production costs.
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Global News Blog
Can YouTube stop Russian corruption? Policeman's video appeal to Putin
Russian policeman Alexei Dymovsky accused his boss of corruption on YouTube. He got fired, but dozens of people followed suit – and the Interior Ministry agreed to look into it.
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Medvedev pitches economic – but not political – changes for Russia
In a state-of-the-nation speech Thursday, Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev reviewed his own pet economic innovations but didn't criticize the tightly controlled political edifice
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Ten years on, Russia's Putin has gone from 'nobody' to unshakeably powerful
He has used a vigorous image and ruthless political strategy to recentralize state power. Some analysts expect he will soon formally return to the presidency.
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Who killed Natalya Estemirova?
Colleagues of Ms. Estemirova say her murder Wednesday is part of a pattern that shows cost of a Kremlin pact with Chechnyan President Ramzan Kadyrov.
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Global News Blog
Webmedev? Russian president's new blog gets earful from the masses
Medvedev launches a new blog just as the Kremlin cracks down on Internet free speech in Russia.
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Vlad TV: Putin hits airwaves to reassure Russians
No longer president, he still commands center stage and a high level of trust
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Russia pushes an 'OPEC' for natural-gas nations
The world's biggest suppliers will meet in Moscow on Nov. 18 to finalize plans for a cartel to control gas prices.
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Moscow's moves in Georgia track a script by right-wing prophet
Is Alexander Dugin really the new sage of the Kremlin?
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Russia maintains pressure with recognition of Georgian territories
Medvedev approved the move a day after parliament voted unanimously in favor of it.
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Putin to become United Russia chief, cementing hold on power
Russia's president agreed today to lead the ruling party, which commands a 70 percent parliamentary majority, once he steps down next month.
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Russians' political apathy frustrates feisty young journalist
Anastasia Chukovskaya sees a desire for stability that comes at the expense of freedoms.
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The future that young Russians want
The Putin generation is often worldly, optimistic, and enthusiastic about democracy – as they define it.
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Russia's row with Britain escalates
The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned Britain's ambassador Monday, after the British Council defied orders by reopening its offices.
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