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Every Year Russia Beats the Nazis One More Time
May 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.
Russia Expects More From Putin
Mar 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.
Why Russia Just Can’t Quit Syria’s Dictator
Feb 7, 2012 The Kremlin risks international isolation with its uncompromising stance on Syria, but Russia has powerful incentives to protect Bashar al-Assad.
The Puzzling Presidential Candidacy of Mikhail Prokhorov
Jan 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.