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Sharp Price Rise On Beer
Beer drinkers are facing a sharp price rise, with the government planning to triple excises. But brewers saying higher duties could drive beer lovers to stronger drinks.
Good Chemistry With Obama
President Medvedev has shown his great resolve in developing good chemistry between himself and President Obama, says Melor Sturua, a distinguished journalist for the newspaper Izvestia.
Assassination Attempt On President
The President of Russia’s Southern Republic of Ingushetia, Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, has been wounded in a bomb attack and taken to a hospital. His condition is serious, but stable.
Putins Interview To Bloomberg
Financial crises, the recent gas dispute with Ukraine and his love of chocolate these are some of the issues Prime Minister Vladimir Putin touched upon in an interview with American news agency Bloomberg.
Medvedev Takes Over Presidency
CBC, Kreml, Moscow in Russia.
Russia’s new president, Dmitry Medvedev, was sworn in Wednesday in Moscow and immediately nominated his patron and predecessor Vladimir Putin to be prime minister. The inauguration ceremony in an ornate golden hall in the Kremlin brings to an end Putin’s eight years as president.
Bush & Putin Hold Final Talks
The two leaders, nearing the end of their presidencies, signed a declaration which expressed their readiness to search for a compromise on the controversial U.S. missile defence shield.
Russia Voting Underway
Reuters, Moscow in Russia, Mars 2, 2008.
After eight years at the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin is preparing to relinquish presidential power in landmark elections.Polling stations in the Far East opened at 2000 GMT Saturday, in a vote pitting Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev against three challengers. Two thirds of Russia’s 109 registered voters are expected to back [...]
Christmas Celebrations In Russia!
Russia Today, Moscow, Russia.
President Vladimir Putin traditionally visits different places throughout Russia to celebrate Christmas. This year the President chose Russia’s northern city of Veliky Ustyug, the place which is known as the home of Father Frost, the Russian equivalent of Santa Claus.
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Russia’s Political Power House
BBC, St Petersburg in Russia, November 2007.
Founded by Tsar Peter the Great on May 1703, it was capital of the Russian Empire for more than two hundred years. St Petersburg has remained the power house of Russia from the Tsars to Vladimir Putin and his associates.
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Hot Putin
rediff News, Russia, August 24.
“Not many heads of state are known to flaunt their body; actually, not many are known for their physical fitness, either. Russian President Vladimir Putin is clearly in a minority of one. The 54-year-old Russian President, a black belt in judo, attributes his fitness to sports activities.”
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