Pictures and video of the Russian space shuttle Buran, as it is sailed down the Rhine to its final resting place in a German museum.
Archive - 2008
AndyPutin to be United Russia boss?
Not content with being Russia's next Prime Minister, it appears that Vladimir Putin also has his sights set on being the head of the ruling United Russia party. According to news reports, he'll be announced as party...
Medvedev announces new freedoms for small business
In a move sure to drive corrupt public servants across Russia to despair, President-elect Dmitry Medvedev announces plans to limit official inspections of small businesses.
Britain intercepts Russian bombers every week
British RAF jets are intercepting Russian Tu-95 bombers once a week, at a cost of $12 million a year.
The future of reform in Russia
Will Russia bite the bullet and follow a path of real reform, or will the Putvedev government take the easy way out?
Rice and Gates in Moscow to discuss missile defence
As Condoleeza Rice and Robert Gates visit Moscow, hopes are not high that Russia will be able to change the US position on missile defence.
Rugby: Russia beat Romania to go top of table
A hard fought 12-8 win over Romania propels Russia to the top of the European Nations Cup table, setting up a winner takes all title clash with old rivals Georgia.
Has Kosovo set a precedent?
The Dumas Committee for CIS Affairs has recommended that the Russian Government create diplomatic missions in the three unrecognized republics Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Trans-Dneister (Pridnestrovie).
Top flight football returns to Chechnya
Tonight, for the first time in more than a decade, top-flight Russian football will be played in Chechnya. After years of playing in exile, Terek Grozny have finally been granted permission to play at their home city.
Merkel doesn’t say goodbye to Putin
German Chancellor Angela Merkel becomes the first head of state since the election to formally meet both Putin and Medvedev.