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Netizens discuss this positive, heartwarming video showing a compilation of free hugs given out and received by a number of young Russians holding placards.
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The 9th of May is a public holiday in Russia, dedicated to those who fought in the Second World War. Netizens comments on photos from the parade in Red Square.
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A bronze bust of Stalin on a granite pedestal has been unveiled on private land in Yakutsk, after several years of work by the local communist party, who are happy.
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Despite suggestions earlier this year the railway services would look into providing smokers with dedicated smoking areas, they have now said this will not happen.
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A man has escaped from a prison in Moscow, Sailor's Silence, according to the capital's police force. He has been found guilty of murder and illegal arms trading.
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From helping old ladies cross the road to rescuing cats, this compilation of (mostly) Russian people doing kind things for those around them has gone viral.
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The Runet is ablaze with speculation once more about Putin's wife, after he was pictured at Easter celebrations this weekend at Moscow's main cathedral without her.
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Ramzan Kadyrov, head of Chechnya, has responded to a British Government warning not to visit the republic by saying it is safer than the UK, and Brits should visit.
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Russia's Chief Medical Officer Gennadiy Onischenko has said that holidays are bad for Russians' health live on Echo Moskvy. Netizens unsurprisingly disagree.
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Putin has chosen five people to award the title of Hero of Labour to today, harking back to old Soviet times. Netizens discuss what the award's true purpose is.
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Former pornstar Sasha Grey has agreed to come to Russia to take part in a car rally, and to learn to cook pelmeni, at the invitation of a popular car website.
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A survey has been published that has found that more than three quarters of Russians are happy, an increase of 10% from two years ago. Netizens are not so sure.
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Vladimir Putin and the Japanese Premier are to meet today in their first official meeting since 2003, and they hope to discuss the notorious Kuril Islands dispute.
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Netizens discuss a new sniper weapons system that has been developed in Russia and revealed by Dmitry Rogozin, the deputy prime-minister on Saturday this week.
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Vladimir Putin has set a new record of almost five hours of questions and answers with Russian citizens, beating his previous performance by about twenty minutes.
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Netizens discuss posted images of Russian leaders Joseph Stalin and Vladimir Lenin as seen in foreign advertising and paintings by Andy Warhol and Damien Hirst.
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A new category of vehicle is to be created, the "M" category, including all vehicles with engines up to 50cc, and 50km/h top speed, which will require a licence.
Netizens discuss this positive, heartwarming video showing a compilation of free hugs given out and received by a number of young Russians holding placards.
The 9th of May is a public holiday in Russia, dedicated to those who fought in the Second World War. Netizens comments on photos from the parade in Red Square.
A bronze bust of Stalin on a granite pedestal has been unveiled on private land in Yakutsk, after several years of work by the local communist party, who are happy.
Despite suggestions earlier this year the railway services would look into providing smokers with dedicated smoking areas, they have now said this will not happen.
A man has escaped from a prison in Moscow, Sailor's Silence, according to the capital's police force. He has been found guilty of murder and illegal arms trading.
From helping old ladies cross the road to rescuing cats, this compilation of (mostly) Russian people doing kind things for those around them has gone viral.
The Runet is ablaze with speculation once more about Putin's wife, after he was pictured at Easter celebrations this weekend at Moscow's main cathedral without her.
Ramzan Kadyrov, head of Chechnya, has responded to a British Government warning not to visit the republic by saying it is safer than the UK, and Brits should visit.
Russia's Chief Medical Officer Gennadiy Onischenko has said that holidays are bad for Russians' health live on Echo Moskvy. Netizens unsurprisingly disagree.
Putin has chosen five people to award the title of Hero of Labour to today, harking back to old Soviet times. Netizens discuss what the award's true purpose is.
Former pornstar Sasha Grey has agreed to come to Russia to take part in a car rally, and to learn to cook pelmeni, at the invitation of a popular car website.
A survey has been published that has found that more than three quarters of Russians are happy, an increase of 10% from two years ago. Netizens are not so sure.
Vladimir Putin and the Japanese Premier are to meet today in their first official meeting since 2003, and they hope to discuss the notorious Kuril Islands dispute.
Netizens discuss a new sniper weapons system that has been developed in Russia and revealed by Dmitry Rogozin, the deputy prime-minister on Saturday this week.
Vladimir Putin has set a new record of almost five hours of questions and answers with Russian citizens, beating his previous performance by about twenty minutes.
Netizens discuss posted images of Russian leaders Joseph Stalin and Vladimir Lenin as seen in foreign advertising and paintings by Andy Warhol and Damien Hirst.
A new category of vehicle is to be created, the "M" category, including all vehicles with engines up to 50cc, and 50km/h top speed, which will require a licence.
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