RFE/RL Russia Report
4/19/2011 7:08:01 PM
A review of RFE/RL reporting and analysis about domestic and foreign-policy developments in Russia.
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Watching The Detectives: Popular Russian Crime Novelist Discusses His Craft
Boris Akunin is one of Russia's most popular crime fiction writers. His detective novels featuring the "gentleman sleuth" Erast Fandorin have won awards and critical acclaim, both at home and abroad. RFE/RL's Radio Mashaal spoke to Akunin about his work and also discussed the changes that have occurred in Russian literature in recent decades. More 
Ten Years Ago, Russia's Independent NTV, The Talk Of The Nation, Fell Silent
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the takeover of Russia's independent NTV television station by the media arm of state-controlled Gazprom. Many see the event as a key early landmark in the development of the soft authoritarianism of Vladimir Putin. More 
Obama Adviser Gary Samore: 'The Ball Is Very Much In Tehran's Court'
Gary Samore, a top adviser to U.S. President Barack Obama on issues of arms control and nonproliferation, talks to RFE/RL about U.S. policy toward Russia and Iran. More 
Russia Bristles At Europe's New Energy Policy
Russia is not pleased with the European Union's new regulations for the energy industry that could cut into the dominance enjoyed by giants like Gazprom. More 
Russian Blogger Leads Crusade Against Corruption
A recent series of hacker attacks against Russian websites has drawn attention to the central role the Internet plays as a forum for free speech in Russia. One blogger in particular is dominating attention: Aleksei Navalny. More 
Putin Visit To Test Ukraine's Resolve On EU Trade Talks
Russia's prime minister is making a surprise visit to Kyiv, just days after Ukraine's president proclaimed a two-track policy of negotiating an association agreement with the European Union while simultaneously seeking closer relations with the Moscow-led customs union of Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan. More |
