In Russia, Pro-Putin Youths Protest Mormons As 'Cult'
Young supporters of Russian President Vladimir Putin have staged several protests this month outside Mormon meeting houses, claiming that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is an...
View ArticleRussia's Hockey League Glad To Have NHL-Lockout Orphans
As the National Hockey League lockout drags into its 86th day, which featured news that more games have been cancelled including the All-Star game, some of the league's biggest stars are getting plenty...
View ArticleRussian Scandal Hints At Larger Political Battle
Russia is in the middle of a blazing tabloid-style scandal that features a bejeweled blonde, a luxury love nest, and an alleged scam worth more than $200 million.But that's not where some Kremlin...
View ArticleWine And Food May Rekindle Love Lost Between Russia And Georgia
It's a big day in the religious and culinary calendar of the Republic of Georgia. Georgian Orthodox believers observe Dec. 17 as St. Barbara's Day, in honor of an early Christian martyr.
View ArticleAdoption Ban Puts Orphans At Center Of U.S.-Russia Dispute
Russian lawmakers have approved a measure that would bar Americans from adopting Russian children, a move that comes in retaliation for a U.S. law that seeks to "name and shame" Russian officials who...
View ArticleRussia's Putin Signs Controversial Adoption Bill
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a measure into law that would ban Americans from adopting Russian children.Russia's parliament had overwhelmingly approved the ban, which was designed as...
View ArticleThe Mysterious Disappearance Of The Russian Crown Jewels
The story of the missing Russian crown jewels begins, as so many great adventures do, in a library.In this case, it was the U.S. Geological Survey Library in Reston, Va.Richard Huffine, the director,...
View ArticleRubles For Minutes, Not Mochas, At Russian Cafe Chain
Cafe life has taken hold in modern Russia. From Starbucks to local chains such as Kofe Khaus and Schokoladnitsia, there are lots of places to hang out, see and be seen.It's a striking change in a...
View ArticleIn Crackdown, Some Russian Groups Labeled As 'Foreign Agents'
Russian investigators have descended on the offices of nongovernmental organizations across the country, demanding to inspect financial records and other documents.This follows the recent passage of a...
View ArticleOnce Championed By Putin, Medvedev Falls Precipitously Out Of Favor
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev appears increasingly isolated from the centers of power surrounding President Vladimir Putin.Analysts say Medvedev is the target of a campaign to wreck his...
View ArticleEx-Diplomats: U.S.-Russian Relations Not As Dire As They Seem
Relations between the United States and Russia are testier than they have been in years. The two nations are at odds over human rights, the civil war in Syria and even the adoption of Russian orphans...
View ArticleEmigre Artist Sculpted Exquisite Gems Of Russian Folk Life
A team of American researchers is on a treasure hunt for jewels — of both artistic and historic value.This month, researchers from Denver were in Russia to document the work of Vasily Konovalenko, a...
View ArticleRetaliating Against U.S., Russia Bars 18 Americans
Transcript DAVID GREENE, HOST: Tensions have been increasing between the United States and Russia, and things unraveled even more over the weekend. Russia named 18 Americans who will be barred from...
View ArticleSuspects' Chechen Roots Draws Eyes In Russia
The Boston Marathon bombing suspects are ethnic Chechens with links to the volatile North Caucasus region of Russia. Moscow's reaction to that fact appears to be as complex as the region's turbulent...
View ArticleInvestigating The Boston Bombing ... In Southern Russia
The search for the motivations of the alleged Boston Marathon bombers stretches from New England to Central Asia, but a lot of attention has been focused on Dagestan.The mostly Muslim republic is...
View ArticleGerard Depardieu To Star In Two Chechnya-Based Films
Actor Gerard Depardieu is reportedly set to begin filming a new thriller with British actress-model Elizabeth Hurley, to be set in Moscow and Grozny, the capital of the Russian republic of...
View ArticleRussian Lawmakers: Don't Criticize Soviet Actions In WWII
World War II remains a monumental event in the collective Russian mind. It's known as the "Great Patriotic War," and Russians believe no one made greater sacrifices than the Soviet Union when it came...
View ArticleTreating The 'Body And Soul' In A Russian TB Prison
Igor Davydenko is rail-thin with dark circles under his eyes. He has a haunted look, reinforced by black prison overalls with reflective tape on the shoulders and cuffs.Davydenko could be labeled as a...
View Article'Sputnik' Orbits A Russian City, Finding And Healing Tuberculosis
Russia is confronting one of its most serious public health threats since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
View ArticleEnvironmentalists Warn Olympic Games Will Harm Sochi
Russia is preparing for the 2014 Winter Games — turning a sleepy valley in the Northern Caucasus Mountains into an Olympic village, with brand-new facilities for every Alpine sport. Officials say it...
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