Ivo Mijnssen / TruthdigJun 13, 2012
Like the United States, Russia struggles with crumbling infrastructure, but Moscow has devised a novel solution: lower standards. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Ivo Mijnssen / TruthdigMay 21, 2012
There is one day when it never rains in Moscow, a day when Russia’s air force literally shoots down rain-bearing clouds with a chemical agent to reinforce the spectacle. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Ivo Mijnssen / TruthdigMar 14, 2012
His opponents in last week's presidential election did not stand a chance, but 12 years into the Putin regime, Russians are more demanding. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Ivo Mijnssen / TruthdigFeb 7, 2012
The Kremlin risks international isolation with its uncompromising stance on Syria, but Russia has powerful incentives to protect Bashar al-Assad. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Ivo Mijnssen / TruthdigJan 3, 2012
Representing oligarchs, playboys and the NBA, the billionaire is an unlikely candidate for president, but his and other campaigns may manage to embarrass Russia's most powerful man.The billionaire is an unlikely candidate for president, but his and other campaigns may manage to embarrass Russia's most powerful man. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Ivo Mijnssen / TruthdigDec 13, 2011
The largest anti-government protests in more than a decade have created a new political dynamic in Russia, but there is no real alternative to Vladimir Putin. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
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