RFE/RL Russia Report
4/26/2011 5:50:31 PM
A review of RFE/RL reporting and analysis about domestic and foreign-policy developments in Russia.
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Partying Like It's 1977
A Russian leader gives a four hour speech filled with empty platitudes about imaginary accomplishments, promises of a bright future, and dire warnings about dangerous foreign influences. The speech was interrupted 53 times by applause. Sound familiar? More April 26 is Tatar Language Day in Russia's Republic of Tatarstan. The language and culture of the republic are under constant assault from outside influences, including Russia and the West. Nonetheless, many Tatars cling to the anchor and identity that their ancient culture provides them with. More 
The Truth About Soviet Sex In Space
Just in case you were wondering, neither Soviet nor Russian cosmonauts have ever had sex in space. Not ever. Not even once. More 
Amid Nuclear Scare, Russia Pushes Ahead With Controversial Floating Reactors
As Japan scrambles to contain radiation leaking from its tsunami-crippled nuclear power plant, Russia is pushing ahead with controversial plans to launch the world's first floating nuclear plant. More 
The Times They Seem To Be A-Changin'
There was a time, not so long ago, when a major speech by Vladimir Putin would elicit nothing but starry-eyed praise from the establishment punditocracy. Apparently, that time has passed. More 
Another Kazakh Militant Reported Killed In Daghestan
Over the past two years, the authorities in Daghestan have reported the death of seven Kazakh citizens fighting in the ranks of the North Caucasus insurgency, and the arrest of four more would-be Kazakh recruits. More 
The Lost Traditions Of Daghestan
Daghestan is the most ethnically diverse republic in Russia, yet history provides not a single example of ethnic conflict there. This tradition of tolerance continues even today. But times change and sometimes social problems can destroy even the most sacred qualities of a person's character. More |
