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01.01.2009, 17:50
Suspected terrorists, spies and coup plotters in Russia will no longer have the right to trial by jury according to a new law signed by President Dmitry Medvedev.
15.10.2010, 10:52
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The rural way of life is close to the hearts of many Russians and foreign tourists alike. For some in Velikiy Novgorod, hunting wild animals and berries is not only fun, but the main source of income.
14.10.2010, 12:34
Velikiy Novgorod, one of Russia's most ancient cities, with over a millennium of history, is known as the cradle of the country’s democracy.
16.07.2009, 11:17
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Almost twice the size of Portugal, the sparsely-populated Magadan Region is home to just 100,000 people who endure its harsh climate. It is rich in natural resources, but is also notorious for its sad, cruel past.
31.07.2009, 10:51
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The Pskov region, located around 600 kilometers from Moscow, is not only a place of rich history and natural beauty. The area is home to one of the most respected and elite forces in the Russian army.
04.12.2009, 09:23
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In addition to a great historical and cultural heritage, the Nizhny Novgorod region is a key center for Russian industry, renowned for engineering and scientific innovation.
17.07.2009, 05:38
Notorious for its sad and cruel past, this was a major transit centre for prisoners sent to Stalin's Gulag labour camps. But the region is also famous for its natural resources.
28.09.2009, 13:34
RT’s Close-Up team takes you to Russia's Republic of Bashkortostan – the region on the border between Europe and Asia famous for most ancient rock paintings in Eastern Europe and wild-hive beekeeping traditions.
14.10.2009, 14:01
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Water is one of the most precious resources and one that saturates the Russian Caucasus region of Stavropol. In fact, the area is so well known for its H20 that one of its main towns is called “Mineral Water”.
12.09.2009, 12:32
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Most of Russia’s Nenets Autonomous Area lies above the Arctic Circle, with a coast bordering three Northern seas. The indigenous peoples are trying to preserve their cultural heritage to pass it to younger generations.
Published: 30 December, 2008, 16:29
The new laws amending the Russian Constitution to extend the term of office for the president and the State Duma were signed by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday.
