Every now and then, someone pops up and says that, for Russia the end is nigh: the oil boom is unsustainable, the population is falling, the Chinese are coming, the vodka will run out that sort of thing. But, if...
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Andy
Military deaths rise and fall
More Russian servicemen are dying in combat this year than last, but overall deaths in the armed forces have fallen: Battle casualties in the Russian Armed Forces continue to rise. They accounted for only 10 percent of...
Moscow – world’s most expensive city
If you’re an expatriate worker, the most expensive city in the world to live in is… Moscow. Don’t believe me? Take a look at the numbers: A luxury 2-bedroom appartment will set you back a mere $4,071...
A map of the Russia-US anti-missile dispute
This beautiful map from Kommersant graphically demonstrates why Russia is concerned about the proposed US anti-missile system in Poland and the Czech republic. If the US plan goes ahead as expected, high powered radars...
Putin offers to work on joint missile shield
So, after spending the past few weeks ratcheting up the pressure, Putin has made an about turn and offered to work on a ‘joint’ missile shield with the United States. Details of exactly how such a scheme...
Australia to export Uranium to Russia
Australia and Russia have signed a deal allowing Australia to supply uranium to Russian nuclear reactors. Initially this struck me as rather odd – I’d always assumed that Russia was pretty much self...
Putin – I am the world’s only “pure democrat”
Is it just me, or does Vladimir Putin’s latest public statement make it seem like he’s completely off his rocker? Am I a pure democrat? Of course I am, absolutely. But do you know what the problem is? Not...
Vladimir Putin quotes to live your life by
Of all the world’s many leaders, I can honestly say that the one I’ve learnt the most from is Russia’s own Vladimir Putin. Take a look at these Putin quotes – I think you’ll agree that his...
Russia tests new missile
Russia test fired a new ICBM yesterday. As you would expect, the western press – particularly in the UK – are muttering darkly about the new Cold War and a renewed arms race (see the Express and Guardian...
British diplomats and activists attacked in Russia
This weekend marked yet another not particularly glorious episode in Russo-British relations, as one diplomat and two (well known) British gay rights activists were attacked in separate incidents. First in line for a...