Vladimir Putin's new bill to ban officials from having foreign bank accounts
February 13, 2013
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently put a bill forward that aims to limit corruption while also building the country within. Read Article »
Volunteerism becomes new concept in Russia
February 6, 2013
The 2014 Winter Olympics will be held in Sochi, Russia, and volunteers from all over the country are flocking to the city as a way to show their country's pride, according to NBC News. Read Article »
Russia may ban duty-free items on planes
February 5, 2013
The duty-free and cigarette stops in Russian airports may soon have new regulations, as a number of issues involving drunken passengers on flights has caused the government to reevaluate a few things, according to Reuters. Read Article »
U.S. adoptions of Russian children up in the air
January 11, 2013
On January 1, a ban was signed by Russian officials prohibiting U.S. families from adopting children from Russia, according to BBC News. Read Article »
Russian volcano continues to erupt
January 10, 2013
It looks as though the eruption of the volcano in Russia has not slowed since it started at the end of November. Read Article »
Beer now considered alcohol and not food in Russia
January 2, 2013
Russians will now have a tougher time getting beer than they once did after 2013 rang in. Read Article »
Russian President Vladimir Putin to sign anti-adoption bill
December 27, 2012
It was recently announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will sign the very controversial anti-adoption bill put forth by the Russian parliament. Read Article »
Russian parliament approves anti-adoption bill against the U.S.
December 26, 2012
Russia's parliament recently voted in favor of a bill that will ban Americans from adopting Russian children, according to The Associated Press. Read Article »
Russian court decides to ban Pussy Riot video
November 29, 2012
The Russian punk group, Pussy Riot, came under fire last February after protesting against President Vladimir Putin outside a Russian Orthodox Church. Read Article »
Russia gearing up for World Cup 2018
November 20, 2012
Even though it is six years away, Russia is already starting to plan for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in order to have the event run smoothly, according to FIFA. Read Article »