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Russians Protest Jailing of Activist
The demonstrators in Russia protested at Pushkin square against the detention of activist Sergei Udaltsov.
Hollywood Stars Appearing in Russian Advertisements
A new advertising trend in Russia features Hollywood stars hawking Russian products, edging out local talent.
Russian Billionaire Politician Says He Was Ousted
Mikhail Prokhorov is accusing political insiders of forcing him from the leadership of a fledgling political party called Right Cause.
How Russian Schools Deal With Terrorism
Russia is no stranger to terrorism, yet there’s little if any critical thinking in the country’s schools about why the violence might be happening.
Russian Company Plans to Thrill With Space Hotel
A Russian company says it will create an orbital hotel within five years and send space tourists to Mars by 2030.
A New Angle On The Roswell Incident And Why Russians Like Conspiracy Theories
Could the Roswell UFO really have been a Soviet spy plane?
High Heels for Wendy Look-Alikes in Russia
While the menu is mostly the same, the new Wendy’s in Russia is a little different.
Why Russians Fear August
Numerous crises and catastrophic events have happened in Russia during the month of August.
Why it’s Still Sexy to Smoke in Russia
Smoking still has a positive image in Russia.
Seeking Out Alternative Medicine in Russia
Russians are turning to alternative medical therapies including faith healers, and television clairvoyants.
Statue graveyard in Moscow
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Right across the street from one of Russia’s most famous landmarks, Gorky Park, lies a grassy area full of statues of former Soviet leaders. The monuments were at one time scattered throughout Moscow, but after the fall of Communism, many were torn down. Now, they’re propped up again for all to see without explanations of their crimes. Jessica Golloher has the details from Moscow. Download MP3
PRI’s The World(04/25/2011: Jeb Sharp, Jessica Golloher)
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Syrian troops use tanks to launch a major crackdown against protesters in the city of Deraa. Also, nearly 500 Taliban militants managed to escape from the main jail in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Plus, a remembrance of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, one of India’s most revered and controversial religious leaders, who died Sunday. Download MP3
Russian spoof video goes viral
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Russia’ Communist Party is once again flexing its muscles, its creative muscles, that is. The party has produced a video that has gone viral. It is a spoof of a disaster film, describing the possible election of either of Russia’s two leading candidates for president in 2012. Jessica Golloher reports. Download MP3
PRI’s The World(04/06/2011: Ben Gilbert, Jessica Golloher)
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A report from the Libyan city of Benghazi…where rebels are firmly in control, but residents still fear the strength of Gaddafi’s forces;then, the Italian coastguard searches for survivors of a capsized boat transporting 130 migrants fleeing the troubles in North Africa;and a new book examines the lust for power that drives dictators like Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe. Download MP3
Trying to stay sober in Russia
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Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has called alcoholism a “national disaster” in Russia. Jessica Golloher takes a look at why it’s so tough to stay sober in the former Soviet Union. Download MP3Photos: Head to a Russian house party
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