Will Obama lift the embargo on Cuba?

Cuba has had virtually no contact with US for almost 50 years. This contrasts with Russia, which despite being on the other side of the world, has given the Cuban government $354 million in loans.

Cuba & Russia: Reloaded

Raul Castro is in Russia for a week-long state visit. So far, Castro has put 30 deals into his pocket and, as a bonus, was able to satisfy his appetite for Russian traditions.

`Socialist Cuba must protect gay rights`

Daughter of current Cuban president Raul Castro, Mariela, heads the Cuban National Center for Sex Education. She discusses same sex marriages, women in power and, of course, family affairs in her interview with RT.

Mariela Castro: 'Cuba will stay socialist after Castro's death'

Tropical Cuba comes in from the cold

After decades of isolation, Cuba is finding new friends. Emboldened neighbours, former foes and allies are all warming to the socialist state. Will the Caribbean throw off the last vestiges of the cold war?

Mongolia for Mongolians

Mongolia has been an independent country for almost a century, but some nationalists there say they fear that the time when it was under the control of the Chinese is returning.

Rural Russian traditions: source of fun and food

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.

Colliding cultures

Take a Russian city girl. Immerse her in American culture marked by fast food and late nights. Then tell her to study in bonnie Scotland.

Heart of medieval Russian democracy pines for tourists

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.