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22.01.2009, 04:12

Bank Bailout Risks Default

US and UK politicians seem determined to bankrupt their economies in their struggle to save the banks.

25.12.2008, 16:28

Government unveils strategic support list

Tumbling production has prompted Russian authorities to offer assistance to troubled enterprises. Key energy and infrastructure companies, and firms with unique technologies will get priority access to state support.

Perekrestok store (image from www.x5.ru) 25.12.2008, 10:56

Russian retailers offer discounts to bring in the buyers

Facing tough times, some Russian retailers have introduced anti-crisis discount programs – like many of their global competitors. But the practice of price reduction is not common in the Russian retail sector yet.

25.12.2008, 22:22

In uncertain times all that glitters is gold

Russians are buying more gold as the Rouble depreciates. Bankers say sales have tripled over the last month and that it may not yield much profit. But in the face of economic collapse its taking on a new lustre.

AFP Photo / Alexey Nikolsky 06.06.2009, 14:10 15 comments

Top businessmen not immune to Putin’s wrath

Prime Minister’s personal handling of the business conflict in the town of Pikalevo has set a precedent in the public dressing-down of the country’s top businessmen for neglecting their social responsibility.

01.06.2010, 21:25 15 comments

Secret society investigation revealed to European Parliament

The results of longstanding research on a secret society were presented at the European Parliament on Tuesday by Daniel Estulin, author of the bestseller "The True Story of the Bilderberg Group."

RIA Novosti / Aleksey Nikolskiy, STF 29.10.2010, 15:51 7 comments

No Korean groom for Putin’s daughter

Claims that one of Vladimir Putin’s daughters is engaged to the son of a South Korean retired top brass are false, the prime minister’s spokesman has said.

11.01.2010, 18:30 22 comments

Communists demand ban of Avatar

The Communists of Saint Petersburg and Leningrad Region have demanded a ban of James Cameron’s movies in Russia based on a somewhat unorthodox interpretation of recent blockbuster “Avatar”.

08.10.2009, 17:05 16 comments

“UFO halo” in the sky baffles Muscovites

Millions of residents in Moscow witnessed a strange bright ring-shaped cloud hanging over the city’s western districts on Wednesday.

Martyn Andrews 18.03.2010, 18:19 14 comments

Behind the scenes blooper extravaganza

At the restaurant, at the museum, at the factory, at the hotel, or at the shooting range. RT’s playful presenter, Martyn Andrews, takes the plunge into fun and adventure wherever he goes.

Families braced for recession

Published: 24 January, 2009, 12:27


Despite its huge oil wealth, Russia is facing the effects of the global economic downturn. Unemployment has gone up by 20 per cent in the last four months. But some are hoping to benefit from falling house prices.

 
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