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How realistic is the image of Russia presented in the West?

New Russian Miss Maxim drives off to global contest Russia holds numerous beauty contests, reflecting the world renowned beauty of its women. The recent 'Miss Maxim' event saw this year’s Russian winner drive away from Moscow’s B1 Club in an exclusive sportscar.

U.S. presidential poll to boil down to the colour of the coffee cup A U.S.-based retail chain, 7-Eleven, is calling for customers show their presidential preferences early by ordering hot beverages in cups indicating their allegiance.

China reaches for the Moon China’s very own space station, and a moon landing, before 2020, are targets of China’s 3 stage space programme.

Magrittemania grips Moscow A recent ballet performance in Moscow has proved dancers do have passions other than dance. World famous Russian ballet stars are now gripped by “Magrittemania”. The ballet’s creator – outstanding...

Naomi Campbell to change faith to marry Russian World famous notorious super model Naomi Campbell may soon embrace the Russian Orthodox Church.

Russian channel still on air despite South Park criticism A Russian cartoon TV channel, 2x2, is still broadcasting all the series that Russian prosecutors had criticised for promoting violence and cruelty, including The Simpsons and South Park.

Love to see women in my clothes - Alexander Terekhov Alexander Terekhov hails from a small town in Russia. Now living in Moscow and heading up his own clothing line, Terexov, he is quickly gaining international recognition in the fashion world as a designer capable of...

Horses too intelligent for bridle St. Petersburg is truly a city of horses – they do not only dominate its facades and decorate its embankments but are an integral part of its history. The city was founded in 1703, and by 1766 the first...

Evidence of ‘Russian aggression’ in Stalin museum Less than two months after the conflict in South Ossetia, the Georgian government is opening an exhibition of Russian aggression. Ironically, the exhibition will be housed in Gori in the museum of Stalin – a...

Americans sensitive about potential president’s colour The University of Mississippi, which hosted the first debate of U.S. presidential candidates, has a historical significance for this particular race. Two people were killed in 1962 when white students rioted in protest...

RT Expert View: Isolating Russia Where does Russia go after the war in Caucasus? Will it be eventual ‘isolation and irrelevance’ as U.S. State Secretary Condoleezza Rice suggested? Will the Kremlin change its stance over international criticism?

Chinese travel in space and time… sort of Chinese state news agency Xinhua published a transcript of an in orbit conversation between spaceship Shenzhou VII crew members, while Chinese astronauts were actually still on Earth.

IP addresses on the brink of extinction Connecting regularly to the Internet to read the latest news or check emails, few people think how this all functions. And hardly could they imagine that in a couple of years they won’t be able to access their favourite...

Russian fighters knock out Americans Russia versus the U.S. – it's always a promising event when it comes to two great sports nations competing. And it's more than just exciting if it's about a new kind of martial arts. The first ever...

Berlin Wall claims 3 more victims The Berlin Wall may have been dismantled in 1989 but the number of deaths attributed to the barrier continues to rise.

Tattooed pigs grunt for art The list of art objects from a renowned Belgian conceptual artist at Moscow Diehl + Gallery One even includes tattooed pigs. The new display mixes Wim Delvoye’s showpieces with Russian ones bought by art patron Volker...

Traditional funerals buried in Britain Environmentally friendly funerals are making a small revolution in Britain with some saying recycling people disrespects the deceased, while others see it as a way to contribute to the nation’s wellbeing.

Homeless need opportunities, not handouts Officially there are 4.5 million people homeless in Russia, with more than one million thought to be children forced to live on the streets. In the city of St. Petersburg there are around 50,000 homeless. And it’s not...

Failed space tourist seeks refund A Japanese tycoon who intended to take part in a 10-day tourist flight aboard the International Space Station is now seeking $21 million in compensation for the cancellation of his flight.

Merchant of Death or the Flying Dutchman of U.S. national security? Part 2 The current charges against Bout are based on a sting operation – a euphemism for a provocative action of law enforcement against a suspected criminal. Forbidden by law in many countries, it is widely used only by narcot

UK Mosques: dogs allowed A blind Muslim student was the first person in the world to be allowed to attend his local mosque accompanied by his guide dog, reports The Guardian. The Muslim Law (Sharia) Council UK hopes that more mosques in Britain...

Russian films to watch

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

Russia’s Navy in Venezuela: the facts Washington officials have played down the significance of Russia sending a squadron of warships to the Caribbean for a joint exercise with Venezuelan Navy, but what kind of force exactly will be maneuvering in America’s...

TV anchor victimised over Sarah Palin looks The life of Cindy Michaels, a television anchor in the U.S., has become much more difficult after John McCain introduced his vice-presidential candidate to the public. Michaels has been flooded with...

Quarter-century to become bride How long should poor men wait for their fiancées to agree to marry? A shilly-shally Saudi woman gave her answer after 25 years of being proposed to!

Armstrong return threatens Astana champion Before Lance Armstrong returned to peloton he goes on stirring up the cycling world. An Astana Team champion Alberto Contador is threatening to leave the team, as it signs the legendary Lance Armstrong.

Proton rocket blasts into space Russia's Proton space rocket has launched into orbit from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. It will take three satellites into orbit which will make up part of the global navigation system, GLONASS.

Vyborg: ancient castle and modern port Russia's ‘northern capital’ St. Petersburg and the region around are rich in history but also have prospects of steady economic development, with the shipbuilding industry at its core. And a thousand years ago, it was...

Who’s the greatest Russian ever? Russians are choosing their best countrymen: tsars, poets and controversial figures made it to the list of a project called “Name of Russia”, similar to the UK TV programme «100 Greatest...

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“Scientists would rather change the facts than their theories” – ex-minister

Imaginary girl used by Russian bailiffs turns real and sues them

Russian police system in need of urgent reform – human rights activists

ROAR: United Russia “determined itself as a right-wing party”

The US needs a peaceful revolution

US public demands a Fed audit

Russian carmaking plan under discussion as Avtovaz noise gets louder

Kalina posts 9M 2009 Net Income of $13 million

Putin’s United Russia address puts economy in focus

Shipping jazz to Moscow

Russia’s Victoria crowned Mrs. World

Russian girl Wins Silver at 2009 Junior Eurovision

Remembering Mstislav Rostropovich

The forbidden fruit of political irony in art

A-ha back in Russia to say goodbye

Magic nut to be released in 3D

Nadal begins with loss in London

Mercedes names Rosberg first driver for 2010

Sharapova Russia’s richest sportsperson of 2009

Remember the Large Hadron Collider? It’s alive & kicking!

Cannibals survived brain disease epidemic thanks to a mutation

Fusion power project launch date doubted