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Russia to restrict foreign investment in strategic sectors The Russian government is working on a bill to limit foreign investment in some of the country's most lucrative strategic sectors, including oil and gas, and aviation.

The Media Mirror - today's Russian press review The change of Government in Russia still occupies most of the space on the front pages. Speculations, observations and forecasts on upcoming political events are plentiful in the press.

War legacy continues to hurt Russo-Polish relations Lech Kaczynski has arrived in Russia on his first official visit as President of Poland. He's planning to visit Katyn in the west of the country. In 1940 thousands of Polish officers, taken prisoner during the 1939...

A millon take part in nationwide health run About a million people in 134 towns and cities across Russia have put put on their tracksuits and trainers to run in the so-called “Cross of Nations”. The annual cross-country event started four years ago...

88 dead in Thai plane crash 88 people have been confirmed dead and another 42 injured after a Thai passenger jet crashed while attempting to land in heavy rain. No Russians are thought to be among the victims.

Another Russian tourist found dead in China: three still missing The body of a third Russian has been recovered by rescuers in China. The bodies of two other Russian sportsmen who died on a rafting trip were found yesterday. All the bodies have been taken to the Chinese city of Hotan...

Russia triumphs in Fed Cup final Russia has won the Federation Cup, which is regarded as the unofficial world championship of women's tennis. In the final Russia beat the defending champions, Italy, to regain the trophy at home in Moscow.

Missing helicopter found in Magadan Region Russia's Emergencies Ministry says rescuers have found the Mi-8 helicopter which went missing on Saturday along with the bodies of the six people who were on board. The only person found alive was the chief pilot, who...

Half-built hotel collapses in central Russia Four people have been killed and two others seriously injured when a hotel which was under construction partly collapsed in the city of Nizhnekamsk in Russia's Republic of Tatarstan.

New regulations to reduce black caviar export The amount of black caviar a person is allowed to take out of Russia has been reduced to 125 grammes – half the amount previously permitted.

U.S. police arrest anti-war marchers Thousands of people have protested near the White House in Washington, demanding an end to the Iraq war and calling for George Bush's impeachment. At least 150 of the protestors have been arrested. The mass...

Lib Dems say Lugovoy will contest Duma seat Russia's Liberal Democrats claim Andrey Lugovoy is to represent them in December's parliamentary elections. Party leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky says the businessman will be number two on the LDPR list.

"Russia and China step into U.S.-made power vacuum" Iraq is one of the reasons for the sharp decline in U.S. power worldwide and the increase in Russia's influence overseas. That's the findings of survey by U.S. based consultancy, Denver Research Group Inc.

Tennis: Russians leading in Fed Cup final Russia took a 2-0 lead in their Fed Cup final against Italy in Moscow, leaving them within one victory of a third title.

Russia ready to modernize Gabala radar station Russia's First Deputy Chief of Staff of Space Forces Aleksandr Yakushin says the Gabala radar station in Azerbaijan is ready to be modernised should it be required to monitor potential missile threats. The station is...

Man linked with Politkovskaya murder detained Another suspect has been detained in connection with the murder of journalist Anna Politkovskaya. According to a report in the Russian newspaper ‘Komsomolskaya Pravda’, a former Chechen official, Shamil Burayev, is...

Two Russian tourists found dead in China: four still missing Rescuers have found the bodies of two of the six Russian canoeists missing in north-western China. A search operation has been taking place since the group failed to return from an expedition on the Yurungkash River.

The Media Mirror - Weekend's Russian press review The Russian press is still thrilled with Friday’s appointment of the new Prime Minister, Viktor Zubkov. It also covers issues of international politics, domestic social problems and the ways in which modern Russian pop...

Newest helicopters exhibited in Kazan An international helicopter festival has been taking place in the Russian city of Kazan. Helicopter manufacturers from more than 20 countries presented their latest aircraft with specialists reporting on their...

Fishing congress in Vladivostok focuses on poaching The profitability of Russia’s fishing industry is being undermined by poaching and excessive red tape. Industry leaders have gathered in Vladivostok this week for the second annual fishermen's congress to discuss what...

Two children injured in skirmish in Ingushetia Two children have been injured in a firefight between militants and police in the Russian republic of Ingushetia in southern Russia. The shooting broke out near a police traffic post in the capital, Nazran.

6 Russian tourists in China still missing A group of Russian and Chinese rescuers is travelling to where one of the two abandoned rafts belonging to six missing Russian canoeists was found. They are expected to meet with other rescuers that were air-dropped at...

Valdai Discussion Club: main focus on domestic issues As journalists and specialists on Russia gathered for the annual Valdai meeting in Sochi, there was plenty to talk about following a busy week in Russian affairs. The annual gathering gives a bevy of international...

Kremlin reshuffle dominates Valdai club talks in Sochi The recent political changes in the Kremlin came under the spotlight at the fourth annual meeting of the Valdai Club in the southern city of Sochi. The group is made up of international experts in various fields, who...

Ukraine faces dilemma over Europe With a snap parliamentary election only weeks away, Ukrainian voters are starting to think hard about the future, and particularly about Europe. The eleventh Ukraine-European Union summit has opened in Kiev, where...

Viktor Zubkov approved as Prime Minister Russian State Duma deputies have approved Viktor Zubkov as the country’s new Prime Minister. He replaces Mikhail Fradkov, who stepped down on Wednesday. Mr Zubkov enjoyed overwhelming support from the deputies,...

Russian gays detained in blood donor protest Seven protesters have been detained in Moscow for holding a demonstration against a law which prohibits homosexual men from giving blood.

‘Chess board' killer refuses to testify on first day of trail The trial of a man who claims he's killed more than 60 people started in Moscow on Friday. Aleksandr Pichushkin is accused of murdering 49 and has refused to testify on the first day of the proceedings. The courtroom...

Journalist arrested for blackmailing high-ranking official A journalist from Moscow-based newspaper “Nezavisimaya gazeta” has been arrested. Boris Zemtsov is charged with blackmailing “a high-ranking government official”.

Viktor Zubkov outlines priorities Russian PM Viktor Zubkov says he will concentrate on boosting the economy, fighting corruption and improving society.

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