China will help oversee the development of Arctic energy resources

May 16, 2013

China is one of several nations to have been granted permanent observer status on the Arctic Council.  Read Article »

St. Petersburg's Mariinsky ballet and opera house gets its public unveiling

May 6, 2013

The Mariinsky ballet and opera house has opened in St. Petersburg to rave reviews. Read Article »

Russia revives a soviet era award

May 1, 2013

Five Russians have received the first Hero of Labor medals awarded since 1991. Read Article »

Russian economic growth slowed

April 22, 2013

Russian growth in on the decline, leaving government officials scrambling for solutions. Read Article »

Russia establishing asteroid defense center

March 12, 2013

Russian officials have begun to speed up development of protection measures against future space threats and some of the groundwork has already been laid.  Read Article »

Fitness standards on the rise in Russian schools

March 13, 2013

President Vladimir Putin has stated his desire for the revival of a physical evaluation program that would set consistent standards across the country. Read Article »

Russia celebrates Maslenitsa with pancakes and snowfights

March 11, 2013

Russia's Maslenitsa festival lasts one week and celebrates the end of winter with fire, snowforts and pancakes. Read Article »

Cyberbullies go after Miss Russia

March 6, 2013

Since being crowned Miss Russia, Elmira Abdrazakova has become a victim of cyberbullying. Read Article »

U.S. and Russia work together for endangered polar bears

March 4, 2013

The U.S. and Russia work together to ban trade of polar bear furs, skins and products. Read Article »

TV personality opens up about coming out in Russia

February 26, 2013

Last month, Russia put forth a bill that would fine institutions and individuals who spread "propaganda" that supported homosexuality to minors. Read Article »