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Russian composer in line for World Soundtrack Academy award
Sergey Yevtushenko's soundtrack to “The Last Station”, a biopic about Leo Tolstoy, has been nominated for the World Soundtrack Academy award in the “Discovery of the Year” category.
Blazing nightmare: the 24 hours that turned people’s lives upside down
After a period of relative calm, Russia was hit by a new wave of wildfires. This time round, though, it took emergency crews only 24 hours to put out the blaze, but one single day still ruined the lives...
Uralkali posts 1H 20010 net profit of 8.4 billion roubles
Russian potash fertilizer producer Uralkali has posted a 1H 2010 net profit of 8.4 billion roubles under IFRS.
Pharmstandard strengthens portfolio with research company takeover
Top Russian drugs company Pharmstandard has announced its acquisition of 100% of scientific research company Vindekspharm’s shares.
ROAR: “Beslan 2004 events still obscure”
As ceremonies commemorating the sixth anniversary of the school siege in Beslan are being held in North Ossetia and other cities, many questions concerning the tragedy still remain unanswered.
“We will always be with Russia” – Transnistrian president
Igor Smirnov, the president of Transdnistria, explained to RT who was behind the decision to break away from Moldova and how life's changed ever since.
Why Does Everyone Talk About the Importance of Education but Few Do Something to Improve It?
Hypothetically, imagine the situation in Brazil after receiving two atomic bombs in any war. Imagine further, that all the pride of the country has been devastated, like its infrastructure and economic...
Doomsday Scenario: Food Prices to Shoot Through the Roof
The worst weather on record coupled with the practice of speculation in the commodities markets are set to send food prices skyrocketing, bringing misery and starvation to large swathes of the world’s...
Natalia Vodianova Fed Up With Being Her Husband's Bread Winner?
Rumor has it that the couple’s relationship soured after their third child was born. Natalia's friends say that rumors of prominent wealth of Lord Portman do not match the reality. They say that this old...
It's Not Realistic To Live To The Age Of 100?
People are afraid of old age because it is usually associated with numerous diseases and withered appearance. Are these fears groundless? The average life expectancy may be quite possibly increased to...
The Jews of Iran are Far Better Off Than Palestinians of Gaza
There are 25,000 Jews in Iran, which is the largest Jewish population in the Middle East outside Israel. Iranian Jews are not persecuted or abused, in fact, they are protected under the Iranian constitution....
Sahara is Like a Huge Prison
The 14 Spanish activists attacked in El Aaiun arrived at the port of La Luz, where they were awaited by a group of 50 supporters with banners and posters for the Saharawi cause. The boat with 14 activists...
