RFE/RL RUSSIA REPORT
10/25/2011 6:30:04 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 . |
 For Russia, Qaddafi's Downfall Is No Cause For Celebration The West views the overthrow and death of Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi as a victory of democratic forces over a brutal dictator. But Russia sees Qaddafi's fall as the potentially illegal overthrow of a trusted ally. More  Ingushetian Leader's Guard Shot In Road-Rage Incident Road rage anywhere can be hazardous to your health. But in the unstable Russian North Caucasus province of Ingushetia, a fit of motorized anger escalated into a regional security concern on October 23, when an irate motorist shot a trusted member of regional President Yunus-Bek Yevkurov’s security detail. More  Moscow's Bitter Ex-Boss Luzhkov Lashes Out At Kremlin, Calls United Russia 'Shameful' Longtime Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov was removed from his post just over a year ago following weeks of accusations against him in the Russian media. In an exclusive interview with RFE/RL's Russian Service, Luzhkov gives a rare inside glimpse into the ways of Russian politics and offers a harsh assessment of the ruling United Russia party that he helped found. More  Resetting The Siloviki In anticipation of his return to the Kremlin, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin appears to be preparing an overhaul of the country's security services. More  Why Does The Russian Army Need A Lot More Snipers? The Russian Defense Ministry is planning crash courses to train large numbers of snipers -- and train them fast, according to the Russian dailies "Rossiiskaya gazeta" and "Izvestiya." More  In Hosting Domino Championship, Abkhazia Hopes To Score Internationally All eyes -- at least in the world of international dominoes -- are on Abkhazia this week, as the breakaway Georgian territory hosts the World Domino Championship. Local officials hope that the event, which has attracted delegations from countries including the United States, will support the region’s push for international recognition. Tbilisi, meanwhile, is less than pleased. More  Putin Has Radio Svoboda On His Mind The Russian prime minister lashed out at a former RFE/RL correspondent during a primetime TV interview. More  Will This Billionaire Be Good For Georgian Democracy? If the elevation of political competition in Georgia is completely dependent on the personal caprice of an eccentric billionaire who wants to buy power for money and whose real motives are obscured by fog, then it is far from clear that this development will elevate the quality of Georgia's democracy. More  The Essence Of A Decision When did Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev really reach a about 2012? More |
