RFE/RL RUSSIA REPORT
29.01.2013
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 . |
 Brutal Killing In Russia Highlights Lack Of Domestic Violence Law The horrific death of a woman allegedly at the hands of her husband appears to be galvanizing efforts to address the long-neglected issue of domestic violence in Russia. More  Putin's Little Helper Yevgeny Shkolov just may be the most important Russian official you've never heard of. More  Russian Authorities Back Down On Plans To Take Over Children's Cancer Hospital Russian authorities have backed down on a controversial plan to shut down a renowned hospital in St. Petersburg and hand it over for the exclusive use of top judges. More  Russians Remember Late Dissident Poet Vysotsky Russians are remembering celebrated dissident singer, poet, and actor Vladimir Vysotsky, who was not just a talented artist but an outspoken critic of the Soviet regime whose bold and satirical prose expressed the feelings of an entire generation frustrated by Soviet restrictions. More  U.S. Photographer Captures 'Central Asian Metaphor' For Life "White road" -- the words offered to travelers throughout much of Central Asia as they embark upon a journey. American Ivan Sigal, 43, was wished "white road" countless times between 1998 and 2005, as he and his camera crisscrossed the steppe. RFE/RL correspondents Richard Solash and Golnaz Esfandiari recently sat down with Sigal to discuss his new book, "White Road." More  Magomedsalam Magomedov's Mark Twain Moment Russian President Vladimir Putin has named former Russian Nationalities Minister Ramazan Abdulatipov, an Avar from Daghestan, acting Republic of Daghestan head to replace Magomedsalam Magomedov. More  Russian Antismoking Bill Targets A Central Asian Staple A new draft antismoking law could deprive Central Asian migrants in Russia of one of their few pleasures -- a smokeless tobacco called nasvai. More  Women Catch Up With Men On Smoking Death Risks A new study says women smoking in the United States today are far more likely to die as a result of their tobacco use than they were in the 1960s. More At least 20 people demonstrating in support of rights for homosexuals have been detained outside the State Duma as deputies passed on a first reading a law against disseminating "homosexual propaganda" to minors. More  Interview: Author Discusses Asia's Water Woes Brahma Chellaney, a professor at the New Delhi-based Center for Policy Research, has sounded alarms about the potential for conflict over water resources in Asia. RFE/RL talks to Chellaney about where the potential conflicts lie. More  Kyiv Turns To 'Unconventional' Natural Gas To Wean Itself From Gazprom Ukraine's prime minister said last week that Kyiv will sign a $10 billion shale-gas deal with oil major Royal Dutch Shell on January 24. That deal -- and a similar one that is in the works with Chevron -- is part of Kyiv's stepped-up strategy to reduce its dependence on Russian natural gas. More  Explainer: How Would Possible British Exit Affect EU Foreign Policy? RFE/RL's Brussels correspondent, Rikard Jozwiak, looks at how a possible "Brexit" -- or even a looser relationship between Britain and the EU -- might affect the bloc's enlargement and foreign policy. More  It's 'Upravlyaushchy,' Not 'Menedzher' -- You're Fired! Outspoken Russian lawmaker Vladimir Zhirinovsky is calling for legislation that would impose fines or dismissals on journalists, teachers, and writers who use foreign words in place of Russian.More  Russian Political Party Logos: Any Takers For 'Skunk' Or 'Hamster'? A deputy for United Russia has proposed that parties adopt animal logos -- everything from roosters to skunks. But there's meant to be a serious point to all this. More |
