Vladimir Chagin

Since Russia and Belarus have failed to agree on a price for oil supplies in 2010, from January 1, Minsk will supposedly get oil on general terms, which means full payment of customs duties.

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A painter-turned actress is not a common combination in the world of cinema, but following the success of her debut comedy, Louise Bourgoin has become better known simply as the

The latest string of heinous terrorist attacks in Pakistan is a reminder that the ostrich policy of appeasing firebrand extremists has triggered a security climate change that could no longer be dismissed or tolerated.

The Dakar 2010 Rally madeits start in the Argentinean capital, Buenos Aires on Friday. And the Russian KAMAZ-Master Truck team say it is nothing but victory that they will be looking for in the event.

Despite the efforts of the international Navy forces patrolling the Gulf of Aden, Somali pirates have captured their first ship of the year on the first day of 2010.

Soviet sci-fi writer, 76-year-old Boris Strugatsky, has accused Oscar-winning director James Cameron of plagiarism.

Russian Premier League sides CSKA and Dinamo Moscow are both reportedly interested in Liverpool striker Andrey Voronin.

It is holiday time in Russia, and Moscow has a variety of entertainment on offer. Children and their parents have painted a white, snow-covered city park all the bright colors you can think of.