30% of Russians see failed 1991 coup as national tragedy

30% of Russians see failed 1991 coup as national tragedy

15 Авг, 2016 в 15:13
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Almost a third of all respondents in a recent poll said that the events of the failed coup in 1991 that led to rise of Boris Yeltsin and the collapse of the Soviet Union were a tragedy that hurt both the nation and its people.

Crimean leader says republic to stay with Russia forever

Crimean leader says republic to stay with Russia forever

08 Авг, 2016 в 15:03
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The Crimean Republic will remain a part of the Russian Federation “forever,” the head of the region, Sergey Aksyonov, said on Monday in talks with foreign officials.

Russians won’t trade Kuril Islands for peace with Japan, poll shows

Russians won’t trade Kuril Islands for peace with Japan, poll shows

05 Авг, 2016 в 10:43
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The overwhelming majority of Russians believe it is more important to retain sovereignty over the Kuril Islands than sign a peace treaty with Japan – even if an accord would mean access to new technology and cheap finance.

17 Russian parties submit bids for September parliamentary polls

17 Russian parties submit bids for September parliamentary polls

04 Авг, 2016 в 11:19
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Russia’s Central Elections Commission has wrapped up the process of receiving party applications for the September 18 State Duma elections. Seventeen parties have submitted lists of candidates, but the validity of these is yet to be checked.

Kadyrov officially enters race for Chechen leader post

Kadyrov officially enters race for Chechen leader post

01 Авг, 2016 в 10:16
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Acting head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov has announced he will participate in the mid-September elections for the Chechen leadership, pledging to fulfill any and all tasks set by Moscow.