A woman as Russian president? Putin says it’s possible

A woman as Russian president? Putin says it’s possible

20 Окт, 2017 в 10:21
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Vladimir Putin has defined the job of Russian president as making the country flexible and competitive, adding that a woman could possibly be elected to fulfill them.

Almost half of Russian students ready to vote for Putin at presidential polls

Almost half of Russian students ready to vote for Putin at presidential polls

13 Окт, 2017 в 12:47
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Russian students describe themselves as the “Putin Generation,” and intend to support the incumbent president in the presidential election, a recent poll shows.

4 Ukrainians arrested in absentia for attacking Russian embassy in Kiev

4 Ukrainians arrested in absentia for attacking Russian embassy in Kiev

11 Окт, 2017 в 10:03
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A Russian court has issued arrest warrants on four Ukrainian citizens suspected in taking part in attacks on the Russian embassy in Kiev and consular office in Lvov, as well as of desecrating Russian flags.

Russian elections boss proposes stepping up public monitoring of polls

Russian elections boss proposes stepping up public monitoring of polls

09 Окт, 2017 в 13:42
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The head of Russia’s Central Elections Commission has suggested to President Vladimir Putin an increase in the monitoring of voting by representatives of political parties and non-government groups, in order to further boost political transparency.

Putin’s approval rating at 83 percent in August

Putin’s approval rating at 83 percent in August

24 Авг, 2017 в 11:05
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According to a recent poll, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s approval rating stood at 83 percent in mid-August, while the number of people who approve of the State Duma’s work dropped to under 50 percent.

Russians name security as top foreign policy aim

Russians name security as top foreign policy aim

18 Авг, 2017 в 10:11
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Most Russians see securing a safe and peaceful life as the main objective of their nation’s foreign policy, as well as restoring Russia’s authority on the international stage, a new public opinion poll has shown.

‘Loser superpower’:  Russian senators claim US campaign in Afghanistan ended in failure

‘Loser superpower’: Russian senators claim US campaign in Afghanistan ended in failure

17 Авг, 2017 в 11:36
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Members of the Russian upper house have stated that the 16-year US military campaign in Afghanistan had ended in failure and reiterated a call for Washington to withdraw troops from that country.

Ordinary Russians cite low living standards as nation’s top problem

Ordinary Russians cite low living standards as nation’s top problem

14 Авг, 2017 в 13:01
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Low wages and living standards in general have topped the list of problems that average Russians see as the most important in their lives. Other urgent problems they mentioned concerned the economy and the social policies of the government.

Theater festival, Russian Red Cross NGO awarded largest presidential grants

Theater festival, Russian Red Cross NGO awarded largest presidential grants

01 Авг, 2017 в 15:04
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The Russian Presidential Foundation for Civil Society Development has distributed state grants for 2017 among about 1,000 NGOs, with the Russian Red Cross and the Golden Mask theater festival being allocated the largest sums.

Opposition parties challenge restrictions on voter meetings

Opposition parties challenge restrictions on voter meetings

21 Июл, 2017 в 14:42
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MPs from three opposition caucuses in the Russian lower house have launched a joint appeal seeking to change new laws that restrict meetings between parliamentarians and voters to designated places or require sanction from the municipal authorities.