RIA Novosti

Powerful Ship-Borne Laser System

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Scientists from the Astrofizika National Laser Systems Center have developed a system which will make it easier to work on the Arctic shelf

Yakhont Medium-Range Anti-Ship Missile

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:59:41 GMT

The Oniks supersonic cruise missile, export variant designation Yakhont, is intended to hit warships actively using air-defense and electronic countermeasures systems

The Origin of Geomagnetic Storms

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:33:19 GMT

The Sun unleashed a trio of solar flares earlier this week, NASA reported. None of these flares was pointed toward Earth. Otherwise, they could have triggered massive geomagnetic storms

Russian Navy

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:24:00 GMT

The Russian Navy comprises the Northern Fleet, the Russian Pacific Fleet, the Russian Black Sea Fleet, the Russian Baltic Fleet and the Russian Caspian Flotilla.

Elimination of Chemical Weapons in the World

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:53:00 GMT

The United States has claimed that chemical weapons have been used in the civil war in Syria. In a recent phone conversation, US President Barack Obama voiced his concerns over Syria’s chemical weapons to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Syria remains one of the states which has not signed the chemical weapons convention. Damascus has denied reports alleging its forces used chemical weapons in its internal conflict.

Q&A Session with Vladimir Putin. Stats

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:25:00 GMT

On April 25, Vladimir Putin will hold his 11th national question and answer session. The sessions have been held annually since 2001, with the exception of 2004 and 2012.

Gasoline Prices in Europe: Country Rankings

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:12:00 GMT

Based on prices for 95-octane gasoline (in Russia, 95-octane or higher) at the beginning of the II quarter of 2013

What causes earthquakes?

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:51:25 GMT

Most earthquakes are caused by natural tectonic processes, such as movements of the crust, its shifts and faults

Modern Oil and Gas Extraction Methods

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:11:00 GMT

Oil and gas extraction methods and equipment are chosen based on many factors

Maximum Range of North Korean Missiles

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:16:00 GMT

North Korea has redeployed missiles to the country’s eastern coast and said that it is ready to launch a “merciless” attack on the United States. This infographics shows how far North Korea’s missile systems can reach.

Monarchies of the World

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:00:00 GMT

The word “monarchy” means “absolute rule,” but little of this type of power exists in the modern world

Balance of Forces on Korean Peninsula

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 06:00:00 GMT

The North Korean army has said that it is ready to launch a “merciless” attack on the United States, including possible nuclear strikes.

Early Signs of Autism in Children

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:00:00 GMT

The sixth annual World Autism Awareness Day has been celebrated this week. Every year, autism organizations around the world mark the day with fundraising and awareness-raising events.

Changing Russia's Dress Code

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:30:00 GMT

On 29 August 1699 Peter the Great issued the first decree ordering Russians to transition from the traditional dress code to a more European style

How the World Celebrates April Fools’ Day

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:18:37 GMT

April Fools’ jokes have become an international tradition, though they do vary from country to country

Social Networks Penetration Worldwide

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:13:00 GMT

Major social networking websites compared in terms of their dominance in specific countries, the share of local audiences and number of accounts

Data Protection or Protection from Data

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:29:00 GMT

In one form or another, the battle over Internet freedom is being fought in virtually every country

Earth Hour

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 06:02:00 GMT

The global Earth Hour campaign will begin on Saturday, March 23, at 8.30 p.m. local time.

Water shortages resulting from food production

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:34:33 GMT

A significant percentage of global water consumption is used for food production.

World’s Richest Countries by Oil and Gas Reserves

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:46:00 GMT

The rating of countries with oil and gas reserves per capita of the population

The House of the Romanovs

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 08:59:00 GMT

In 2013, Russia celebrates the 400th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty. The Romanovs rose to power when a national assembly elected 16-year-old Mikhail Romanov as Russian tsar in March 1613.

Samsung Galaxy S4 and Its Rivals

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 08:29:00 GMT

Samsung unveiled on Friday the Galaxy S 4, the next in its line of popular Galaxy series Android smartphones. RIA Novosti compares Galaxy S4 with other flagship handsets.

Healthy Sleep Tips

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:31:00 GMT

March 15 is World Sleep Day. It is held annually on the third Friday of March to highlight the benefits of healthy sleep and draw public attention to sleep deprivation problems. RIA Novosti offers some essential tips for dealing with insomnia.

How the Pope Gets Elected

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 06:14:00 GMT

The death or abdication of an incumbent Pope is followed by the convocation of the conclave – an assembly of cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church gathered to elect a new Pope

The Traditions of Celebrating Maslenitsa

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:51:00 GMT

Maslenitsa is a cycle of folk holidays that has been observed in Russia since pagan times, celebrating the end of winter, the welcoming of spring and remembering dead ancestors.