The organisers of the Russia-China Silk Way Rally have rejigged the route of the 9,600-kilometre race in a bid to boost interest as the event enters its ninth year. This year’s rally fielding top level…
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Lindsay Lohan wants to meet Putin, Russian TV host says
Troubled US star Lindsay Lohan has demanded a meeting with President Vladimir Putin in return for appearing on a Russian chat show, its host said, confirming US media reports. Andrei Malakhov, who hosts the top-rating…
Goodbye vodka? Russians toast craft beer revolution
Bearded hipsters and bespectacled 20-somethings sip pale ales and dark stouts at Garden Beer, one of Moscow’s new craft beer bars serving “made in Russia” brews to an increasingly discerning clientele. While the craft beer…
In wake of deaths, Russia launches ‘Safe Selfies’ drive
The Russian interior ministry on Tuesday launched a campaign urging people not to risk their lives taking selfies in dangerous situations after dozens were killed, with around 100 others injured, so far this year. “A…
Is beer really the lesser evil?
With a stroke of the presidential pen, beer was recently reclassified as an alcoholic drink in Russia, no longer a foodstuff, and its sales are to be restricted to cut alcohol abuse. “Up to now,…
Pussy Riot punks await judgement day in Russia
A Moscow court will pass judgement Friday on three women from a tiny punk band who captured global attention by defying the Russian authorities and ridiculing President Vladimir Putin in a church. Rallies outside…