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Picture: The hotel Moscva has been under reconstruction for many years.
11.01.2012 Russia News

Moscow has the most expensive hotels in Europe

Moscow. The Russian capital remains an expensive place, especially for visitors. According to research, Moscow is the most expensive capital in Europe with regards to hotel prices - partially to blame is a price jump last autumn.

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Picture: The main Christmas Mass of the Russian Orthodox Church is taking place at the "Christ the Savior Cathedral".
06.01.2012 Russia News

Millions of Russians celebrate Orthodox Christmas

Moscow. From the night of the 6th to the 7th of January millions of Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in Russia. Patriarch Kyrill warns in his Christmas message against the "cult of rapid wealth" and equality.

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06.01.2012 Russia News

Kudrin predicts Putins victory in presidential elections

Moscow. The ex-Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin, who recently changed sides and joined the opposition, predicts a victory in the polls for his previous boss Vladimir Putin. The opposition lacks of a suitable opponent. nevertheless, the Kremlind will have to make confessions, he says.

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Picture: Sukhoi's Superjet will be stretched - to the limits of Boing.
08.12.2011 Russia News

Sukhois Superjet to compete with Boeing

Moscow. Russian aircraft manufacturers to expand their promising project Sukhoi Superjet: A stretched version of the plane with 130 seats is in the planning stage. However, Boeing cannot be used as a helping hand.

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Picture: Several thousand people demonstrated against election fraud in the center of Moscow.
05.12.2011 Russia News

In Russia, protests against the elections are growing

Moscow. The Kremlin suffered massive losses at the Duma elections. The pressure on the street grows. Thousands of citizens demonstrated on Monday night against election fraud. It is the largest protest for years.

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Putin accepts his nomination as Presidential candidate for United Russia. (Picture: TV)
02.12.2011 Russia News

Putin is standing for truth, justice and dignity

Moscow. Vladimir Putin, is the Kremlins official party candidate for the Presidential elections on the 4th March 2012. On Sunday, the party congress of “United Russia” voted with 100 percent unity for Putin.

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Sadness and sorrow: Many young Russians would like to seek their fortune abroad
29.11.2011 Russia News

“Escape from Putin”: Will it be possible to halt emigration?

Moscow. Under Putin, many young Russians don’t see a chance for self-realisation. Therefore, every year tens of thousands leave Russia. The migration is to be slowed down before Putin’s expected re-entry into the Kremlin.

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Picture: The Yo-Mobil designed to bring the Russian car industry back on track.
10.11.2011 Business

Prokhorov in search for passenger for his hybrid car Yo-Mobil

Moscow. The Yo-Mobil is to become the high tech car at a low price. For billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov the car however proves to be too expensive. He is searching for a co-sponsor for his project.

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Picture: Abkhazia and South Ossetia, international outlawed cars inhibit the flow of traffic in terms of Russia's entry to the WTO.
01.11.2011 Business

Russia-s entry to WTO becomes real: EU urges Georgia

Moscow/Geneva. The for years postponed WTO entry Russia's could become reality by the end of the year. The EU more or less forced Georgia to agree to a compromise.

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This is what Vostochny will look like, but in reality, construction has not yet begun. (Photo: newsru.com)
21.10.2011 Russia News

Roskosmos alerts Putin: Cosmodrome in danger

Moscow. The Russian space agency complained to Prime Minister Putin: Funding for the creation of the new Cosmodrome is slow and the first rocket launch scheduled for 2015 is in danger.


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Reports by Russia-Now:
11.01.2012Moscow has the most expensive hotels in Europe
06.01.2012Millions of Russians celebrate Orthodox Christmas
06.01.2012Kudrin predicts Putins victory in presidential elections
08.12.2011Sukhois Superjet to compete with Boeing
05.12.2011In Russia, protests against the elections are growing
02.12.2011Putin is standing for truth, justice and dignity
29.11.2011“Escape from Putin”: Will it be possible to halt emigration?
10.11.2011Prokhorov in search for passenger for his hybrid car Yo-Mobil
01.11.2011Russia-s entry to WTO becomes real: EU urges Georgia
21.10.2011Roskosmos alerts Putin: Cosmodrome in danger
20.10.2011Former Soviet Republics strive Customs Union
14.10.2011Impending Crisis: Russian Court for budget cuts
05.10.2011Putin adds Eurasian Union into the election manifesto
04.10.2011Putin's third term: it is more than 'More of the same'
29.09.2011Despite being in disgrace with Medvedev: Kundrin holds on to two positions
29.09.2011End of paperwork? The authorities are wired up
23.09.2011Strabag to build luxury Four Seasons Hotel near the Kremlin
22.09.2011Ruble weakens, Euro hits the 43-ruble mark
19.09.2011What to do with the children: Moscow schools abolish nurseries
13.09.2011Russia is running out of own workforce
12.09.2011How to do good and legal business in Russia
08.09.2011Chubais forecasts ten difficult years for Russia
05.09.2011Polit-Oligarch Prokhorov introduces shadow cabinet
30.08.2011Time for emotions: Elections campaign starts in Russia
28.08.2011Overflowing landfills: Moscow threatened to drown in garbage
25.08.2011Matvienko resigns after election victory of 97 percent
20.08.2011Norilsk Nickel uses opportune moment for share buyback
13.08.2011Kozak to be appointed new Governor in St Petersburg
06.08.2011Gorbachev criticizes the Kremlin Party - who is cross
26.07.2011Soyuz space capsule: Flying in the undercarriage
24.07.2011Medvedev orders beer restriction - but only from 2013
14.07.2011Gigantic plans: Moscow to double in size
07.07.2011East Committee urges for visa free travel by 2018
07.07.2011Railway has big plans for the Football World Cup in 2018
01.07.2011Three-Customs Union: Customs officers pull out
29.06.2011Nemtsov and Kasyanov fail in party admission
22.06.2011Solstice: New Chairman for Norilsk Nickel
16.06.2011VW and Skoda soon roll off the GAZ production line
10.06.2011EU-Russia Summit: Cucumber embargo soon over
09.06.2011Russia in new dispute with NATO over missile shield

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