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Mar 17, 2020 19:59
Given COVID-19, it's difficult to predict what may happen in the coming months. But if the spread is contained, Russia's nationwide vote on proposed constitutional changes will be held on April 22, Vladimir Putin has confirmed.
- Sanctions Shmanctions: Only 1 in 10 Russians say they personally feel effects of Western embargoes
Anyone reading the news in 2014 may remember all those US/UK media articles predicting economic punishments handed out by the West would soon break Russia. Six years later, most Russians are rather blasé about their impact.Mar 17, 2020 15:12 - ‘Russian troll firm’ says it has a $50bn grudge to settle with US after indictment dropped by DoJA Russian firm that the DoJ failed to prosecute for “sowing discord” during the 2016 election aims to take its pound of flesh – or at least a hefty compensation for its tarnished reputation.Mar 17, 2020 12:28
- Eduard Limonov, Soviet-Era dissident & writer who shocked Russia, dead at 77Eduard Limonov, who has died in Moscow, was a one off. A Soviet-era dissident, his controversial 1970s memoir 'It's me, Eddie' scandalized Russia when first published in the country in 1991, selling over a million copies.Mar 17, 2020 17:37
- Not so scary! Russian model says if Covid-19 wipes out half of humanity, the planet will benefitA well-known Russian celebrity and glamour model has caused a stir online after suggesting that the death of a massive chunk of humanity would be no big deal, and that it would be good for the Earth as a whole.Mar 17, 2020 15:37
- Russians will vote on constitution changes on April 22 if coronavirus situation allows – PutinGiven COVID-19, it's difficult to predict what may happen in the coming months. But if the spread is contained, Russia's nationwide vote on proposed constitutional changes will be held on April 22, Vladimir Putin has confirmed.Mar 17, 2020 19:59
- Eduard Limonov, Soviet-Era dissident & writer who shocked Russia, dead at 77Eduard Limonov, who has died in Moscow, was a one off. A Soviet-era dissident, his controversial 1970s memoir 'It's me, Eddie' scandalized Russia when first published in the country in 1991, selling over a million copies.Mar 17, 2020 17:37
- Not so scary! Russian model says if Covid-19 wipes out half of humanity, the planet will benefitA well-known Russian celebrity and glamour model has caused a stir online after suggesting that the death of a massive chunk of humanity would be no big deal, and that it would be good for the Earth as a whole.Mar 17, 2020 15:37
- Sanctions Shmanctions: Only 1 in 10 Russians say they personally feel effects of Western embargoesAnyone reading the news in 2014 may remember all those US/UK media articles predicting economic punishments handed out by the West would soon break Russia. Six years later, most Russians are rather blasé about their impact.Mar 17, 2020 15:12
- 1,000-megawatt dancefloor: Russian nuclear workers liven up reactor hall with Latino beat to support Eurovision bidA humming concrete pit of deadly radiation may seem like a discouraging scene for dancing, but not if you really want to support your nation’s Eurovision song contest bid – these Russians prove.Mar 17, 2020 14:13
- Bless me father, for I may be DRUNK! Russian church will DOUBLE communion wine servings to kill coronavirusThe Russian Orthodox Church's response to the ever-changing Covid-19 situation has raised some eyebrows, but one new measure will undoubtedly receive a good reception from those partial to a tipple.Mar 17, 2020 13:41
- ‘Russian troll firm’ says it has a $50bn grudge to settle with US after indictment dropped by DoJA Russian firm that the DoJ failed to prosecute for “sowing discord” during the 2016 election aims to take its pound of flesh – or at least a hefty compensation for its tarnished reputation.Mar 17, 2020 12:28
- Russia to ban entry for foreign nationals until May: Government Press ServiceThe Russian government has decided to temporarily restrict the entry of foreigners into the country to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The rules will come to force on Wednesday and will last until May 1.Mar 16, 2020 18:21
- Coronavirus just got real in Moscow: outdoor events banned, schools closed, indoor crowds restrictedAfter videos went viral at the weekend showing Russian soccer fans chanting about the coronavirus in packed stadiums, some expressed concern that the country was in denial over Covid-19. If so, that ended on Monday.Mar 16, 2020 17:00
- Constitutional Court approves amendments resetting presidential terms limits, poll says majority would vote for Putin in 2024Just a week ago, the general consensus among Russian political experts was that Vladimir Putin would likely leave the Kremlin in four years. But a week is a long time in politics, as the old cliche goes.Mar 16, 2020 15:57
- Lucky escape in Russia’s FAR EAST: Military helicopter accidentally SHOOTS at apartment buildingStrange things can happen in Russia's Far East. A remote and wild region around 50 percent larger than the entire European Union, with only the population of Ireland. Nevertheless, the latest is bizarre, even by local standards.Mar 16, 2020 13:11
- Rammstein’s Till Lindemann turns bubble boy with giant ‘coronavirus protective gear’ at Moscow gigIt could be said it's rather reckless to gather thousands of people together amid a pandemic. But Till Lindemann apparently had an ace up his sleeve – a giant iridescent bubble to protect him during his Moscow concert.Mar 16, 2020 12:27
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