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Clocks go back one hour At 3 am on Sunday Russia switched to winter time by turning the clock back one hour. Daylight saving time or DST was first introduced at the beginning of the Soviet era and since 1981 the country has used it every year.

Love bugs - roaches do it in space A cockroach has become the first ever species to conceive in space. The insect spent twelve days in orbit as part of the Russian Foton M3 space mission and has given birth to offspring.

Russian statue sparks clashes in Ukraine Ukrainian nationalists and police have clashed in the city of Odessa at the unveiling of a monument to the city's founder – Russian Empress Catherine the Great.

Catholics in European Russia welcome new leader The new head of the Catholic Church in European Russia has taken office after a ceremony at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Moscow.

Georgia frees Abkhazian servicemen in an “act of goodwill” Georgia has finally freed seven Abkhazian servicemen held captive since September in what, it says, is an act of goodwill. Their arrests followed a shoot-out on the border of Georgia and the breakaway republic of...

Legends in their own bedrooms: why apartment gigs are back The old Russian tradition of staging concerts in ordinary flats gets a new lease of life in St. Petersburg and Moscow as city dwellers grow increasingly dissatisfied with the musical choices on offer.

Kremlin Guards ride away until the spring The year’s final infantry and cavalry guard mounting ceremony has taken place in the Kremlin, drawing hundreds of Muscovites and tourists. The spectacular show is held in the centre of the Russian capital every Saturday...

Litvinenko worked for MI6: Daily Mail A British newspaper, The Daily Mail, claims the former Russian security officer, Aleksandr Litvinenko, who was poisoned in London last November was an MI6 agent. In Saturday's edition the paper said at the time of his...

Media Mirror – Russia's weekend press reviewed The Russian weeklies concentrate on four main issues, which are December’s State Duma election, Russian law enforcement, the conflict between Turkey and Iraqi Kurds, and the relationship between Russia and the EU.

RT off air due to maintenance work on October 28 RT is scheduled to be off air from 2 am to 10 am Moscow time on October 28, 2007 (10 pm GMT on October 27 to 7 am GMT on October 28) due to maintenance work.

Russia compares U.S. missile plans to Cuban crisis Russia's President says U.S. plans for an anti-missile system in Europe are creating a situation similar to the Cuban missile crisis. He was speaking at a summit with European leaders in Portugal where Russia and the EU...

Media Mirror – Russia's weekend press reviewed The Russian weeklies concentrate on four main issues, which are December’s State Duma election, Russian law enforcement, the conflict between Turkey and Iraqi Kurds, and the relationship between Russia and the EU.

Georgia to release Abkhazian soldiers held since last month Georgia is due to free seven Abkhazian servicemen held captive since September, in what it says is an act of goodwill. Their arrests followed a shoot-out on the border of Georgia and the breakaway region of Abkazia...

Russian Orthodox Church celebrates 160 years in the Holy Land A recently completed Russian Orthodox Church looking over Jerusalem will be inaugurated this weekend, on the 160th anniversary of the Faith's presence in the Holy Land.

Putin likens U.S. shield to Cold War missile crisis Vladimir Putin has lashed out at a U.S. plan to install parts of a missile defence shield in Eastern Europe, saying it is similar to what the Soviet Union did in 1962 when it put ballistic missiles on Cuba. The action...

Russia's super-rich splash out at luxury fair A rich selection of exclusive merchandise and high-end investment opportunities are on offer for Russia's elite at the fifth annual Extravaganza luxury exhibition, which has opened at Moscow's Manezhnaya centre.

Putin reveals his income Ahead of the forthcoming parliamentary elections in Russia, the Electoral Commission has released information about how much members of Vladimir Putin's United Russia party earn.

Media Briefing on results of Russia-EU summit Following the Russia-EU summit, European Commission Chairman Jose Manuel Barossa, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Portuguese President Aníbal Cavaco Silva summed up the results for the world media at a conference.

Moscow stresses need for new agreement with EU The Russian President has called for talks on a new partnership agreement with the EU to start as soon as possible. The statement was made at the 20th Russia-EU summit currently underway in the Portuguese city of Mafra.

Moscow warns against more sanctions on Iran The Russian President has warned that any further UN sanctions against Iran may force Tehran into a corner over its nuclear programme. It comes as the Russian leader meets his EU counterparts at a summit in Portugal....

Russia's biggest rocket launched from Baikonur A Proton-K heavy booster rocket has lifted off from the Russian Space Centre of Baikonur in Kazakhstan. It entered low-Earth orbit eight minutes later. The rocket is carrying three satellites from the GLONASS navigation...

Moscow mourns terrorist siege victims The official ceremony at the square outside the Dubrovka theatre, held to mourn the victims of the 2002 Moscow theatre siege, has come to an end. In memory of the tragedy one minute's silence was held, 130 white...

The Media Mirror – Today's Russian press review Today’s Russian press gave prominence to the Russia – EU summit in Portugal, with the newspapers quoting a number of officials’ comments on the issue.

Polish sausage about to make Russian comeback A ban on imports of Polish meat into Russia could be lifted after Moscow indicated it is prepared to send inspectors back to Polish production facilities. The embargo was introduced 17 months ago after Moscow accused...

Moscow warns against more sanctions on Iran The Russian President has warned that any further UN sanctions against Iran may force Tehran into a corner over its nuclear programme. It comes as the Russian leader meets his EU counterparts at a summit in Portugal....

Teenage prisoners riot near Petersburg after reports of abuse Young prisoners have rioted at a juvenile detention centre near Saint Petersburg, burning buildings and clashing with staff and other detainees.

Russia and U.S. remain divided over missile defence shield Moscow and Washington seem no closer to narrowing their differences on U.S. plans to build an anti-missile defence shield in eastern Europe.

Georgia to release Abkhazian soldiers detained last month Seven Abkhaz border guards detained on September 20 will be released at the weekend and taken to the Abkhazian capital, Sukhumi, says Georgia's Conflict Resolution Minister David Bakradze.

Moscow still opposes U.S. missile shield Russia's Defence Minister says although Washington is starting to better understand Moscow's concerns over the proposed missile shield in Europe, Russia remains fundamentally opposed to the project.

Vladimir Putin and Aníbal Cavaco Silva media briefing Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Portuguese counterpart Aníbal Cavaco Silva gave a joint media briefing following talks in Lisbon. The leaders focused on cultural and economic ties between their countries. A Q&A...

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