Bolshoi drops contract with star dancer Tsiskaridze after acid-attack scandal

Russia’s Bolshoi Theater will not renew its contract with premier dancer Nikolay Tsiskaridze, who has openly criticized the theater’s management. Tsiskaridze claims it is “persecution,” and his fans pledge to stage a protest against the decision.

June 09, 2013 12:54

‘Our marriage is over’: Putin to divorce wife of 30 years

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his wife Lyudmila have announced their decision to divorce after nearly 30 years of marriage. The scrutiny a national leader experiences is a hard burden for anyone to bear, Putin explained.

June 06, 2013 17:57

American philanthropist honored for bolstering US-Russia cultural ties

American philanthropist Susan Lehrman has received the Fulbright Award for contributing to international diplomacy, specifically Russia-US cultural ties. A month ago, her efforts were warmly saluted by the Russian Foreign Ministry.

May 24, 2013 10:07

$26mln for excess kids: China’s top director probed for having seven kids instead of one

One of China's most renowned movie directors, Zhang Yimou, is being investigated for allegedly violating the country’s one-child policy and fathering seven kids. If found guilty, the celebrated filmmaker could be fined over $US 26 million.

May 09, 2013 11:47

Tax not the reason Depardieu left ‘sad’ France

Sitting in his Belgian home wearing Russia’s two-headed eagle patch, French actor Gerard Depardieu has lashed out against France calling it a "sad" place. The actor told local TV the tax row was not the reason he decided to abandon France.

March 16, 2013 23:17

No more jokes: British comic Fry in Russia to film gay problems

British comedian, TV anchor and author Stephen Fry – openly gay – is in St Petersburg to shoot a documentary about the problems the Russian LGBT community faces.

March 13, 2013 13:18