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May 20, 2019 13:39
If Russia gives up on abortions, its population will grow to 156 million by 2029 and to 166 million by 2039, according to calculations by the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill.
- Russian students come clean over fake boob-detecting robot from viral video
A robot, developed by Russian engineering students and possessing the extraordinary talent of distinguishing between real and fake breasts, is nothing but a ruse, the media students behind the viral prank have admitted.May 20, 2019 16:45 - Journalists quit Russia’s top business paper after controversial articleSeveral correspondents are leaving one of Russia’s leading business dailies, Kommersant, due to violating its editorial standards, Vladimir Zhelonkin, the paper’s editor-in-chief, said.May 20, 2019 16:32
- ‘Russians don’t surrender’: Butina asks for help to fight injustice in video address from US prisonRussian gun activist, Maria Butina, who was imprisoned in the US on accusations of acting as a foreign agent, has recorded a video address, asking for donations to assist with her appeal.May 20, 2019 14:54
- Record 12 billion rubles in CASH seized from arrested FSB officer – reportsSome 12 billion rubles ($185 million) in cash has been reportedly seized from an FSB colonel facing charges of large scale corruption – overshadowing the notorious case of Colonel Zakharchenko and his record of 8.5 billion rubles.May 17, 2019 14:42
- Russian students come clean over fake boob-detecting robot from viral videoA robot, developed by Russian engineering students and possessing the extraordinary talent of distinguishing between real and fake breasts, is nothing but a ruse, the media students behind the viral prank have admitted.May 20, 2019 16:45
- Journalists quit Russia’s top business paper after controversial articleSeveral correspondents are leaving one of Russia’s leading business dailies, Kommersant, due to violating its editorial standards, Vladimir Zhelonkin, the paper’s editor-in-chief, said.May 20, 2019 16:32
- ‘Russians don’t surrender’: Butina asks for help to fight injustice in video address from US prisonRussian gun activist, Maria Butina, who was imprisoned in the US on accusations of acting as a foreign agent, has recorded a video address, asking for donations to assist with her appeal.May 20, 2019 14:54
- Russia’s population will skyrocket to 166 million if abortions are banned – PatriarchIf Russia gives up on abortions, its population will grow to 156 million by 2029 and to 166 million by 2039, according to calculations by the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill.May 20, 2019 13:39
- ‘See you again’: Russian funeral parlor stuns visitors with bizarre sales slip greetingA funeral home is certainly not a place one would like to frequent, but one such business in Russia apparently thinks otherwise as text on its cashier’s receipt suggests the establishment can’t wait to see their customers again.May 19, 2019 11:10
- Hero kid lowered head-first into water-filled pipe to rescue trapped little girl in dramatic VIDEOA walk in the park almost turned to tragedy for a little girl in Moscow, when she fell into a poorly-covered pipe filled with water. It took a blood-chilling trick, performed by a volunteer boy, to save the day.May 17, 2019 17:48
- Record 12 billion rubles in CASH seized from arrested FSB officer – reportsSome 12 billion rubles ($185 million) in cash has been reportedly seized from an FSB colonel facing charges of large scale corruption – overshadowing the notorious case of Colonel Zakharchenko and his record of 8.5 billion rubles.May 17, 2019 14:42
- ‘Laser weapons’ to define Russia’s military potential in 21st century – PutinRussian leader Vladimir Putin says that laser technology will play a crucial role in the nation’s military might as he spoke about the “first practical results” of the country’s Peresvet combat laser system.May 17, 2019 12:03
- Russian Army may get powerful Udav handguns this year – manufacturerThe Russian Army will likely get brand new 9mm Udav (‘Boa’) handguns this year, its maker said. The weapon is set to replace the legendary Makarov pistol, extensively used by the armed forces and police.May 17, 2019 07:11
- ‘Literature teacher will fetch your food’: Delivery service ad campaign has Muscovites baffledA Russian food delivery company has joined the ranks of brands seemingly betting on outrage publicity as its ad campaign focusing on the professional background of its couriers was found by many to be in bad taste and offensive.May 16, 2019 21:22
- Ekaterinburg protests: Church construction halted as Putin calls for opinion pollRussia's President Vladimir Putin has ordered an opinion poll on the church construction at a park in the city of Ekaterinburg, after the issue sparked mass protests against the project. The construction has already been halted.May 16, 2019 21:02
- Church won’t be ‘part of bigger construction project’ – Kremlin responds to protestsAfter days of angry protests, dozens of arrests and scuffles with riot police, the Kremlin has reassured people no major construction will be taking place in a park in the Siberian city of Ekaterinburg.May 16, 2019 13:03
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