RIA Novosti

Rudolph Abel’s liberation. Interview with KGB Gen. Yuri Drozdov

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:17:00 GMT

Soviet sleeper agent Rudolph Abel, sentenced by a U.S. court to 30 years in prison, was exchanged for American spy plane pilot Francis Gary Powers on February 10, 1962.

Twenty Five Killed in Syrian Blast

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:11:00 GMT

Syrian state television says 25 people were killed and 175 wounded in two explosions that targeted security compounds in the northern city of Aleppo on Friday.

Igor Moiseyev’s Ensemble Turns 75.Archive video

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:13:10 GMT

On February 10, 1937, 75 years ago, the Igor Moiseyev folk dance ensemble had their first rehearsal. See the archive video of the rehearsal.

Russian Military Test New Aerial Drones

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:54:06 GMT

Russian reconnaissance units are testing unmanned aerial vehicles. This RIA Novosti video shows the tests at the Alabino proving ground outside Moscow.

Stunning Time-Lapse of Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:01:00 GMT

Stunning new images of the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, have been released by the US space agency NASA after their capture by a new time-lapse photographic technique.

Hungry Moose Approach People From Moscow Forest Park

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:15:15 GMT

Several moose have been spotted in northeast Moscow by passers-by, drivers and students from the technology college. The inhabitants of the Moose Island Park were peacefully "grazing" in a clearing near trees and shrubs.

Chilean Train Crashes into Building

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:21:00 GMT

A subway train that was being tested following repairs derailed and crashed into a building in the Chilean capital Santiago on Wednesday morning.

Putin Speaks against Outside Interference in Syria Conflict

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:44:00 GMT

Russian Prime Minister and presidential candidate Vladimir Putin denounced the ongoing violence in Syria but said that other countries should not interfere in the conflict.

Pakistani Fisherman Catch Whale Shark

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:14:00 GMT

A 12-metre (39-foot) long dead whale-shark has been found by local fishermen in the waters near the Pakistani port city of Karachi.

Can Dogs Serve in the Army? A Video Tour of the Krasnaya Zvezda Kennel

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT

The Krasnaya Zvezda (Red Star) dog breeding kennel has been preparing military dogs for over 80 years. Watch this RIA Novosti video to see how our four-legged friends are trained to stand guard and search for explosives.

“Life has become happier in Russia,” Medvedev says

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:52:59 GMT

President Dmitry Medvedev, at a meeting with the Public Supporters’ Committee, said that the country has seen important political changes and that “Life has become happier.”

Maldives President Resigns Amid Public Protests

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:13:00 GMT

Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed resigned on Tuesday, following weeks of public protests over his controversial order to arrest a senior judge. The announcement came as soldiers fired rubber bullets and clashed with police officers who were defying a presidential order to end a protest against what they perceive as illegal orders by authorities.

Fairytale Creatures Come to Life in Kostroma

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Ice hedgehogs, dragons and snow maidens gathered in Kostroma’s center. See this video of an ice town under construction and fairytale characters coming to life.

Queen Elizabeth II Celebrates 60 Years on Throne

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:29:00 GMT

Sixty years ago, on February 6, 1952, Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor ascended the throne.

Seven Kilogram Baby Girl Born in Kazakhstan

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:45:00 GMT

A giant baby weighing seven kilograms was born in Kokshetau, Kazakhstan. The doctors had to perform a cesarean section because of the newborn’s size.

Protesters Attack Police Cordons Near Interior Ministry Building in Cairo

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:11:00 GMT

Egyptian security forces are facing another wave of protests in Cairo. This RIA Novosti video shows police trying to disperse rioters near the Interior Ministry building in downtown Cairo.

Russians Brave Bitter Cold to Call for Fair Elections

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:30:00 GMT

Protests were held on Saturday in Moscow to demand fair elections with the number of those at the rally ranging from official police reports of 36,000 to 120,000, according to the organizers. The protesters hit the streets in minus 20 degrees Celsius (just under 0 degrees Fahrenheit) to voice their concerns over fair and transparent presidential elections which are slated for March 4.

Thousands Participate in Rival “Anti-Orange” Protest Despite Bitter Cold

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:17:00 GMT

Supporters of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin turned out in droves to denounce the opposition protests and reaffirm their approval of the current leadership.

Russian Strategic Bomber Conducts High-Accuracy Simulated Attack

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:51:00 GMT

The Russian Air Force has adopted the new upgraded Tu-22M3M bomber featuring a new high-accuracy weapons system. This RIA Novosti video shows a training flight.

Ornithologists work in icy waters to rescue a swan

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:40:00 GMT

Ornithologists, fisherman and environmentalists are looking after a swan, which became separated from its flock in fall and is spending winter in the Ulyanovsk Region. People are doing all they can to make sure the bird survives until spring.

Long-eared hedgehog predicts weather for Yekaterinburg residents

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:40:00 GMT

A female long-eared hedgehog named Pugovka, who lives in Yekaterinburg Zoo, has told the people of the Urals what spring will be like. Watch on the RIA Novosti video how the animal predicted the weather on Groundhog Day.

Soldiers Learn Load Surface-To-Air Missiles in Five Minutes

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:29:00 GMT

This RIA Novosti video shows soldiers from the Western Military District’s 202nd Detached Surface to Air Missile Brigade loading S-300 anti-aircraft missiles in just five minutes.

Riots on Tahrir Square in Cairo

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:36:00 GMT

Over a hundred people were injured in clashes between Egyptian youth and police during a rally in central Cairo.

“Oldest Woman on the Planet”

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:40:00 GMT

A woman Cuban authorities claim to be the oldest woman on the island celebrated her 127th birthday this week.

Tens of Thousands of Russians to Hit Moscow Streets in Protests

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:06:37 GMT

On Saturday, February 4, Russians will once again hit the streets for different rallies throughout Moscow. The largest event will include protesters in a march through the capital’s center and a rally of an estimated 50,000 people to demand fair presidential elections, the dismissal of the present parliament, and that the head of the Central Election Commission, Vladimir Churov, step down. RIA Novosti invites you to take a closer look at how the march will process.