Blood on the Tracks
The attack on the Neva Express has traumatized the nation. Coverage of the incident has dominated the news for several days.
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A Voice for Press Freedom in Russia For the first time, Russia has nominated a representative for press freedom to the Organization for Economic Development and Cooperation (OECD), and, more surprisingly, the choice has rendered Kremlin critics speechless. No Excuse for Stalinism In his latest video blog, Medvedev issued the toughest condemnation of Stalin's policies by a Russian leader in a decade. His rejection of attempts to “justify” repression raises questions about whether the Kremlin is taking a tougher line against partial rehabilitation of the dictator's image. NGO Gears Up to Help Homeless This WinterThere are more than 50,000 homeless people in St. Petersburg, and one heated tent. That tent helped 100 people survive last winter. features
Finding Fort Ross The intriguing tale of Russian America began deep in the interior of Europe in a small village called Totma, whose citizens made their mark on the coast of California. Stepping Into the Minefield: LiberalismTranslating the word "liberal" is like stepping into a political minefield. It was never a word of praise in the Soviet Union. Now it is harder to translate for Americans, who are not of one mind on this topic. The Specter of Stalin Russia can’t seem to come to terms with its past. On the 130th anniversary of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin’s birth, the discussion over his role in history has only gotten more heated. For some, Stalin is responsible for the Soviet Union’s greatness. politics
A draft for a secure EuropeThe idea of a new agreement governing the security principles of the Euro-Atlantic territory is more than a year old. Medvedev Reprimands United Russia United Russia got a new program, membership of the country’s most prominent female politician and broad praise from its leaders at the party’s 11th congress this weekend. And it also got a scolding from the president. Can We Turn Megatons Into Megawatts? Russian-American negotiations on a new agreement to reduce strategic offensive arsenals have reached the decisive phase. The conclusion of such an agreement would be a key link in the “reset” of relations between Moscow and Washington. Belykh: Reform From WithinNikita Belykh is an outsider among Russian governors: a Medvedev appointee, his first decision was to sell his official Lexus and meet his constituents face-to-face. Can he energize a depressed region with liberal values? |
Business
Wanted: trained IT specialists Amid President Dmitry Medvedev's calls for modernization, one of the IT sector's top employers has said Russian high-tech companies are being let down by the education system. Stem Cells to the Rescue Is it too early for an IPO? A Russian company that captures the most versatile cells in the body for safekeeping hopes to showcase the stability of the market. Morgan Stanley: SPOs and IPOs to Increase 10-fold Western companies fear that Russian business partners are not transparent in their dealings, and that Russian law won't protect the interests of Western partners. Morgan Stanley helps both sides grapple with these stereotypes, according to Elena Titova. Telecoms: The Revolution is Televised Digital programming is poised to revolutionize Russia's broadcasting sector by ending the stranglehold state channels have across the country, especially in the Russian regions. Opinion
The Road to Atonement Loudmouth that I am, I’ve been asked to lower my volume more often than I care to remember, but one instance isn’t easily forgotten. It took place in a crowded Bratislava café. I was seeing a Slovak journalist who’d recently spent several hours with Alexander Solzhenitsyn, although that detail is irrelevant here. Re-Imagining LatviaWhen Russian tanks rolled into Georgia in the summer of 2008, I happened to be in Latvia, the former Soviet republic that is now a member of the European Union and NATO. I was startled to see that about one third of the population of that quiet Northern European state sympathized with Russia in the conflict. Between the LinesWhen Anton Sikharulidze, the former figure skater and current United Russia member, was asked why he awarded low marks to a pair of figure skaters who had just given a touching portrayal of lovers who reunite during the fall of the Berlin Wall, he answered, “because their performance was overly politicized.” Culture
Bolshoi at a Crossroads The Bolshoi Theater was once Russia’s most inspired act of diplomacy. Today, the hopelessly stalled renovation has been reduced to scandal while, on the artistic side, recent decisions hint at an administrative crackdown. With this as a backdrop, a new season beckons. The Patriarch of Russian Fashion As usual, deisgner Slava Zaitsev opened Russian Fashion Week. Experts previewed the key trends for the coming season. But Zaitsev stole the show with his emotional collection and iconic presence. Pancake Pleasure... a la Russe Ask most expatriates living in Russia what they miss most about home, and the answer won’t be long in coming. Most likely, they won’t be pining for friends, family, or a winter that starts in December and ends in March, as winter should. No, if they have even the smallest bit of gourmand in them, they will miss one thing above all others: breakfast. |
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