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Kiev: the cradle of Russian Christianity Kiev was the first city of Kievan Rus to adopt Christianity. Other urban centres of the country soon followed. While in some places it was a peaceful process, in others the new religion had to be enforced by sword and...

KHL: that baby sure can run Life's such a funny picture You ask - Russian FM answers Oh, that charming Sophie and her questions.

Seagulls terrify church parish Two seagulls which settled on a church roof in the English town of Bodmin have been repeatedly attacking the vicar and the congregation for the last two weeks. To protect himself from the fearsome birds, Rev Canon...

The most unusual yacht on Earth Some lucky spectators in the German city of Kiel on the Baltic Sea could observe a rather strange vessel cutting waves in the harbour. You’d be forgiven for thinking it was a freshly launched destroyer painted white...

Kids enjoy sand sculpting in Moscow sun Children of all ages have been allowed to flex their creative muscles shaping sand castles, living animals and extinct dinosaurs at the international exhibition of sand sculptures at Moscow’s Kolomenskoye Park.

Israelis allowed to watch Olympics on Sabbath Israelis will be able to watch broadcasts from the Olympic Games in Beijing even on the Sabbath. A special agreement has been reached between the country’s broadcast authorities and employees, which details how TV...

The best of Russia Close-Up: Looking for inner peace? Try Russia’s Altai region The Altai region in the Central Asian part of Russia attracts a diverse crowd. For both foreign and home-grown travellers, it is a destination off the beaten track, full of natural beauty. For others, it is a place to...

Africa pins hope on Russia to beat poverty As G8 leaders pledge to double aid to Africa by 2010, some people on the continent are pinning their hopes on Russia.

‘Cinderella’ thief, a passport in a toilet and the week’s other odd crimes Don’t eat your passport, don’t do a favour to a girl you’re giving a lift to and make sure you haven’t lost your shoes – and you won’t have problems with the law. However, some people didn’t follow these...

Zenit fan in 19-day away game trek Fans are ready to do a lot to help their team win. But the most loyal of them are capable of real feats, as one Zenit fan spent 19 days on the road to see his idols on away game.

Russian pro-riders conquer Europe’s biggest mountain Sunshine, plenty of snow and some serious action occurred when a group of Russian pro-skiers tried to tame Europe's highest peak, Mount Elbrus.

Long life to operetta! Singers are convinced: you can’t but love operetta because it’s so festive and joyful ad brings bright colours to life. More than 150 years after Jaques Offenbach opened his famous Buff-Parisien Theatre, young Russian...

Christianity: 1020 years of Russian faith This is the start of a series of RT reports on Christianity’s arrival and development in Russia.

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Russian prison allows ‘virtual visits’ Families of prisoners in Siberia are using web cameras to communicate with their families and friends. It’s the first instance in Russia but the authorities hope it will be rolled out in prisons across the country.

Six hour spacewalk for Russian cosmonauts Two Russian astronauts on the International Space Station have finished a spacewalk that has lasted six hours. It's the second spacewalk for Sergey Volkov and Oleg Kononenko.

Siberian mammoths go on show in Taiwan Two prehistoric woolly mammoths have trekked east from Siberia, and reached Taiwan – in a frozen museum case. For the one-year-old female mammoth named Oymiakon, it was her first trip outside Russia.

St. Pete's main ballet academy turns 270 This year's Graduate Show at St. Petersburg’s Vaganova Ballet Academy celebrates its 270th anniversary, and highlights the new generation of Russian ballet.

Untidy hair causes car explosion A Moscow girl having a cigarette in her car apparently didn’t give a second thought when she applied some spray to fix her hair. But it cost her life after the spray can caught fire and exploded.

Internet threat: Big brother rests in Belarus Owners of internet cafes in Belarus are legally liable for all content viewed by their customers, according to a police officer, Igor Chernenko, in charge of internet crimes in the country.

Ukrainian regulator bans Russian programmes A broadcasting company based in the Ukrainian city of Donetsk has lost its license for having Russian-language programmes on air.

Orthodox unity gives worshippers more options The decision to unite the two branches of Russia’s Orthodox Church last year has changed the pattern of worshipping for many believers. More churches are now available and bilingual services are held in some places.

Doomsday cult leader stands trial A local court in Russia's Penza region is set to hear the case of the Doomsday cult leader, Pyotr Kuznetsov. He is accused of inciting religious hatred after he inspired 35 of his followers, including four children, to...

Musical mystery: how did fans lose sight at techno gig? More then 30 techno music lovers have found their eyes seriously damaged at an open air show near Moscow. It’s believed the severe retina burns may have been caused by a mishandled laser gun. Some people have lost 80%...

See ALL 20 goals from Russia’s Premier League There may have only been seven games in the Russian Premier League at the weekend – but there were twenty goals. At the top of the table Rubin's lead was cut to a single point by Amkar. And if you missed any...

Zoo horror: man butchered by bears in Ukraine A man has been mauled to death by two brown bears in a Ukrainian zoo.

Car ‘drifting’ craze hits Moscow Drivers from across Russia and Western Europe have been sliding all over Moscow over the weekend as part of the “King of Europe” series of competitions. The event is Europe's major ‘drifting’...

EU to fight ludicrous laws The European Union wants to abolish the barmy laws that many feel give it a bad name.

Olympic Countdown: Beijing ready to put on a show Beijing is finalising its preparations for the Summer Olympics 2008 with just under a month to go till the games begin. The hosts are even ready to sacrifice national traditions to help bring about the success of the...

Folk festival brings out best in Moscow Singers, dancers and craft workers from all over Russia and the CIS gathered in the capital over the weekend for a culture fest called ‘Multinational Moscow’.

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