 RFE/RL Russia Report 8/24/2010 6:32:28 PM A review of RFE/RL reporting and analysis about domestic and foreign-policy developments in Russia. For more stories on Russia, please visit and bookmark our Russia page . |
 Russians Protest Mayor's Removal Dozens of residents of the Siberian city of Barnaul have held a protest rally in support of suspended city Mayor Vladimir Kolganov. More  The Wider Implications Of The Russian-Armenian Defense Deal Russia may soon be able to play a role it has always coveted, that of a principal security provider and peace guarantor in the former Soviet space. If its serious about exercising that role, it will need to refocus its strategy from an essentially negative one to a positive one -- conflict prevention and conflict resolution. More  A New August Surprise: Fires Show Russia's Better Side As Well Llike many of Russia's natural disasters, the summer's fires have been compounded by a corrupt and negligent government. But this August surprise comes with a sweetener in the tail -- a massive outpouring of public support from ordinary Russians who have rushed to fill the gap left by floundering state officials. More  Russian Opposition Leader Faces Court Hearings Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov has been charged in two separate courts in connection with helping organize unsanctioned protests in Moscow. More  Turkmenistan Tips Its Hand On Future Energy Exports Turkmenistan has been vowing to diversify its energy export routes for some time, but until recently, little was known about where its energy future would lead. The president provided some clarity during a recent speech, mentioning routes in all directions except its traditionally most important one -- the northern route through Russia. More  The Shadowy Life Of Magomedali Vagabov Russia's National Counterterrorism Committee says security forces have killed Magomedali Vagabov, a top militant suspected of organizing the suicide bombings on the Moscow Metro in March. More  Ex-Soviet Leaders Meet In Yerevan An informal summit of a Russia-dominated military alliance of seven ex-Soviet states has kicked off in Yerevan, with its participants discussing ways of providing a "more effective response" to emergencies. More  All The President's Men Is President Dmitry Medvedev about to overhaul the ranks of presidential envoys to Russia's regions to advance his modernization agenda? More  Russia's Weather Extremes Push Electricity Grid To Limits Russia's harsh winter followed by the current summer heat wave has led to a spike in demand for electricity that has pushed up prices and caused delays in repairs. More  Thailand Orders Arms Dealer Extradition A court in Thailand has ruled that a Russian man reputed to be one of the world's most prolific arms dealers is to be extradited to the United States, more than two years after his arrest. More  Tax Officials Invade Russia's Defense Ministry The appointment of a new deputy defense minister shows the country's political leadership is serious about separating financial affairs from the generals. More  Dancing In The Streets? Word emerged this week that the Moscow city authorities have OKed a concert on downtown Pushkin Square in support of the activists and citizens who are protesting against the destruction of the Khimki forest. More |
