Archive April 2010
Officials Appeal Drop of Bribery Charges for Well-Connected Instructor
Bribery charges were dropped against Polina Surina, the daughter of a dean at Moscow State University, Russian law enforcement officials said, after accusations arose that a high-level United Russia official lobbied for the case to be closed.
Putin Calls for ‘Unification’ of Gazprom and Naftogaz
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin proposed uniting Gazprom and Ukraine's Naftogaz, while the countries continue to work towards greater economic and political integration.
Medvedev Pushes High-Tech Project
President Dmitry Medvedev said that Russia must move fast to create a home for innovative companies in high-tech industries, pushing a project he hopes can be a showcase for his presidency.
Black Widows' Return Boosts Terrorism in Russia
Rossiyskaya Gazeta comments on the two suicide bombings on the Moscow metro last month, which killed 40 and injured dozens more.
Russia Remained Among World's More Repressive and Most Dangerous Media Environments
According to a Freedom House study Russia remains among the world's more repressive and most dangerous media environments.
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