October 2012

Missing Russian Vessel ‘Not Cleared’ to Sail - Investigation

2012/10/31

The Russian cargo vessel carrying 700 metric tons of gold ore that vanished in the Sea of Okhotsk last Sunday had no permission to sail, the Far East Investigative Committee Transport Division said on Thursday.“The bulk freighter was en route from the port of Kiran. It has been established that the vessel set off without receiving permission...

Kidnapped Sailors Released - Estonian Foreign Ministry

2012/10/31

Six Russian sailors, and one Estonian national, who were kidnapped off the Nigerian coast two weeks ago were released on Thursday morning, the Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Paet told journalists.“Now we need to help the Estonian citizen get home as fast as possible,” he said.The minister noted the productive cooperation between Estonia,...

When Winter Suddenly Comes

2012/10/31

The first snow came to Minsk, Belarus. But as it often happens it became a surprise for many drivers. Though they kept driving anyway. In this video you can see what happens when you try to save on winter tires.Advertisement: First snow is wonderful, anyway!link your site above!See more of English Russia:...

Heroin Dealer Caught in FSB Drugs Bust

2012/10/31

Members of Russia’s security service have detained a man carrying drugs worth about 10 million rubles (over $300,000) near Krasnoyarsk, the service’s local press office said on Thursday.The man was caught while taking delivery of the narcotics in a delivery from Tajikistan at a parking lot near the village of Drokino, near Krasnoyarsk, the...

Russian Press at a Glance, Thursday, November 1, 2012

2012/10/31

POLITICS The Federation Council on Wednesday passed amendments to the law on treason that could make it possible for law enforcement officials to target people collaborating with international organizations(The Moscow Times) Russian President Vladimir Putin’s schedule of foreign trips has been changed and the Russian head of state will not...

Craziness, Part IV

2012/10/31

In this crazy selection of pictures: weird fashion of babushkas and subway people, funny side of police, headless students, the cheapest laptops ever for kids, strange playgorunds and graffiti and more.Advertisement: “Come to the evil side, we have cookies.” Come to Russia...

If You Lived Like a Russian Tsar

2012/10/31

What does it mean to live as a tsar? Can anyone feel cosy in such posh halls?The Great Kremlin Palace was built from 1837 to 1849 in Moscow, Russia. It was intended to emphasize the greatness of Russian autocracy.The Palace was formerly the tsar’s Moscow residence. Its construction involved the demolition of the previous Baroque palace...