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Putin Named World's 3rd Most Powerful Person

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Medvedev, who was basking in the spotlight of his second annual state-of-the-nation address Thursday, was ranked in 43rd place, a spot lower than the only other Russian politician on the list, Deputy Prime Minister Igor Sechin at No. 42.

Medvedev Promises to Bring Democracy to Regions

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

But the president, speaking during his second annual state-of-the-nation address, also warned the opposition not to use democracy as a cover to �destabilize the state and split society."

IMF Warns on Russia�s Ruble Course

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Russia�s steps to fight a stronger ruble may �not be productive,� the International Monetary Fund said Thursday.

Inter, Sberbank Join MSCI Index

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

MSCI added Inter RAO and Sberbank�s preferred share to its emerging markets index late Wednesday.

Economic Downturn Slows in 3rd Quarter

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Russia�s economic decline eased last quarter from a record slump in the previous three months as oil, gas and metals prices rebounded and stimulus measures helped offset the impact of the global recession.

Gazprom Neft�s Antitrust Fine Overturned

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

A spokesman for the anti-monopoly service said the body will proceed with an appeal, pointing out that two Gazprom Neft subsidiaries have already paid smaller fines for the same issue.

Officer Tosses 2 Girls Out 8th-Floor Window

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

The unidentified officer was drunk when detained by police after throwing the 8-year-old twin daughters of his common-law wife out of an apartment building.

TeliaSonera, Alfa to Merge Some Assets

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

TeliaSonera, the Nordic region's biggest telecom operator, said Thursday that it had agreed with oil-to-telecoms group Alfa to combine their holdings in mobile operators MegaFon and Turkcell.

3 State Corporations To Lose Status in �10

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Russian Technologies, Rusnano and Vneshekonombank could be transformed into state-controlled joint-stock companies in 2010.

Medvedev to Address APEC Summit

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Medvedev will carry out bilateral talks with Chinese leader Hu Jintao, Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama and U.S. President Barack Obama at the APEC summit in Singapore.

Barsukov Handed 14 Years for Fraud

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Reputed crime boss Vladimir Barsukov, who has maintained his innocence, is believed to have led the powerful Tambov crime group in St. Petersburg in the 1990s.

Foreign Ministry Gets Investment Portfolio

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

The ministry is already developing specific strategies to boost trade with 30 countries as part of President Dmitry Medvedev�s push for greater innovation.

Speech Offers Few Specifics, Long Timelines

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

President Dmitry Medvedev laid out few specific plans to modernize the country in his state-of-the-nation address Thursday, but sometimes offered goals that stretch far beyond his current term.

Premier League Referee Attempts Suicide

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

A police spokesman said Almir Kayumov, 44, was about to jump from the window of his apartment Monday but was talked out of it by emergency workers.

Economic Slowdown Eases in Q3

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Economic Development Ministry data suggests that third quarter marked a return to seasonally-adjusted, quarter-on-quarter growth, thus signaling the end of the recession.

Belarus Plans Maiden Eurobond in 2010

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

The country has already secured a $3.63 billion stabilization loan from the International Monetary Fund and a $1.5 billion loan from the Russian government.

Poland Concerned About Russian Military Exercises

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Poland's foreign minister said in a radio interview on Thursday that he sent a letter to NATO setting out Poland's concerns and asking that the alliance take the matter into account.

Gazprom to Boost Investment by 5% in 2010

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Analysts are closely watching the whopping costs of the world's largest gas firm and have criticized the company for spending too much.

Medvedev Stresses Modernization in National Address

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

In his highly anticipated state-of-the-nation address Thursday, the president discussed revitalizing the economy and expanding democracy but gave clear indications that the Kremlin's control over the country will not be eased.

VEB to Sell Foreign-Currency Bonds

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

The timing, size and price of the bonds, which will be part of VEB�s medium-term note program, will be determined by �market conditions.�

Sberbank Optimistic Despite Job Cuts

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

The bank plans to cut at least 25 percent of its staff by 2014.

Devastating �Meek One� Dissects Marriage Life

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Irina Keruchenko's adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky's short story about the psychological battles arising between two humans seeking to put the planets of their lives into similar orbits is downright devastating.

Lennon, Ono in Bed Again With �69 Shots

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Nico Koster was the only photographer who was invited personally to John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 1969 bed-in, and his photos of the event are on show at the Moscow Museum of Modern Art until Nov. 28.

Fridman to Leave TNK-BP �Soon�

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

When pressed on the identity of his successor, Fridman, who was speaking on the sidelines of a meeting of Russian businessmen, said, �You will soon find out.�

The Moscow Times Top Stories

Putin Named World's 3rd Most Powerful Person

Medvedev Promises to Bring Democracy to Regions

IMF Warns on Russia�s Ruble Course

Inter, Sberbank Join MSCI Index

Economic Downturn Slows in 3rd Quarter

Gazprom Neft�s Antitrust Fine Overturned

Officer Tosses 2 Girls Out 8th-Floor Window

TeliaSonera, Alfa to Merge Some Assets

3 State Corporations To Lose Status in �10

Medvedev to Address APEC Summit

Barsukov Handed 14 Years for Fraud

Foreign Ministry Gets Investment Portfolio

Speech Offers Few Specifics, Long Timelines

Premier League Referee Attempts Suicide

Top General Warns of Problems With Nuclear Talks

Economic Slowdown Eases in Q3

Belarus Plans Maiden Eurobond in 2010

Poland Concerned About Russian Military Exercises

Gazprom to Boost Investment by 5% in 2010

Medvedev Stresses Modernization in National Address

VEB to Sell Foreign-Currency Bonds

Sberbank Optimistic Despite Job Cuts

Devastating �Meek One� Dissects Marriage Life

Lennon, Ono in Bed Again With �69 Shots

Fridman to Leave TNK-BP �Soon�