Disappointment for Russia, as a young, experimental team loses all three matches in the IRB Rugby Nations Cup.
Archive - June 2008
AndyRussia blogs roundup
A roundup of whats been happening across the Russia blogs including: reactions to Russia's Euro 2008 quarter finals victory, news of the eXile's demise, and a well deserved award for a prominent blogger.
Russia plumbs new depths with enema monument
A 5ft tall bronze monument to the enema. It's held up by cherubs and surrounded by pretty nurses. What else can I say?
Nikolai Makarov – the man to reform Russia’s military?
Nikolai Makarov is the Russian armed forces' new Chief of Staff, and he has a mandate to reform one of Europe's most powerful, yet backward, militaries.
Russian Women Find New Ways of Entrepreneurship
How Russian women are running their own online businesses that make fashion affordable - and make a profit.
Russia tie with England in Rugby Sevens
A fired up Russian Rugby 7s team draws with England, but suffers mixed fortunes in the rest of the Edinburgh and London tournaments.