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Russia Profile to Merge With RIA Novosti's English Service 25 Jul 2012 | 05:46 pm
Dear Russia Profile readers, As of Wednesday, July 26, Russia Profile as a project is fully merging with the editorial team of RIA Novosti’s English-language Web site . This decision by RIA Novosti m...
His Master’s Voice 25 Jul 2012 | 03:47 am
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev called for an increase in the pace of Russian rearmament on Monday – a move analysts say could draw a new line in the sand and make a new battle over military sp...
The Ones to Blame 23 Jul 2012 | 09:23 pm
The scapegoats for the devastating flooding earlier this month in the southern Russian city of Krymsk have been singled out by the authorities. And they are, as it happens, the authorities themselves:...
On a Personal Note 20 Jul 2012 | 09:43 pm
Russia Profile brings you some of the best analysis on top stories in Russia today. But there’s always more behind them. Each Friday, our writers provide their own take on the news, offering unique co...
Coming Unhinged 19 Jul 2012 | 09:32 pm
Russian legislators have been busy unraveling key reforms that could have strengthened Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, spurring speculation that the Kremlin is working behind the scenes to weaken the ...
Catch Me If You Can 18 Jul 2012 | 11:41 pm
Russia’s Prosecutor General has disclosed the results of an investigation revealing that private collection agencies have been using threats and sheer force to recover debts on behalf of banks. The re...
Open Arms, Not Open Minds 17 Jul 2012 | 10:44 pm
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday co-opted leaders of the country’s parliamentary opposition into the State Council, as opposition figures continue calling for protests and the government fe...
Wimpy Waltz with the Kremlin 17 Jul 2012 | 12:10 am
Six months after capturing more seats in Parliament, the Russian parliamentary opposition remains trapped in the same quagmire, making only timid efforts to justify the hope of Russians who risk their...
What Happens in Yalta… 16 Jul 2012 | 11:27 pm
President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Ukraine last week came off without a hitch – though it depends on whom you ask. Not only did Ukraine fail to renegotiate what it perceives to be a sky-high price fo...
On a Personal Note 13 Jul 2012 | 09:31 pm
Russia Profile brings you some of the best analysis on top stories in Russia today. But there’s always more behind them. Each Friday, our writers provide their own take on the news, offering unique co...
