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New US Envoy Ruffles Feathers in Moscow

New York Times - Jan 23, 2012
MOSCOW — In the annals of American diplomacy, few honeymoons have been shorter than the one granted to Michael A. McFaul, who arrived in Russia on Jan. 14 as the new American ambassador. It was toward the end of his second full day on the job when a ...

Putin warns ethnic tensions risk tearing Russia apart

Reuters - Jan 24, 2012
By Alissa de Carbonnel and Gleb Bryanski | MOSCOW/KISLOVODSK, Russia (Reuters) - Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, warning ethnic tensions could tear Russia apart, said on Monday he would toughen migration rules and keep a tight rein on Russia's regions ...

On Syria, Russia signals the west

CNN (blog) - Jan 24, 2012
But Moscow's move may be aimed more at sending a message to Washington than with helping al-Assad. Asked about reports of the sale Monday, State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said, "If it's accurate, it would be quite concerning.

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Lonely Planet Trans-Siberian Railway

by: Simon Richmond, Marc Bennetts, Marc Di Duca, Michael Kohn, Leonid Ragozin, Robert Reid, Mara Vorhees
Lonely Planet knows the Trans-Siberian Railway. Our 3rd edition helps you build the perfect itinerary, perhaps taking in Moscow's sumptuous art scene, racing on horseback across the vast Mongolian steppes, sipping green tea in the shade of Beijing's Forbidden City, or sharing experiences with fellow passengers.

Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
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Frommer's Moscow and St. Petersburg

by: Angela Charlton
Frommer's Complete Guides

• America's #1 bestselling travel series
• More full-color guides than ever before
• Foldout maps in annual guides
• Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and insider tips

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Lonely Planet Moscow

by: Mara Vorhees
Discover Moscow

Swoon beneath the colorful onion domes and riotous design of beloved St Basil's Cathedral
Step into Red Square and surround yourself with centuries of Russian politics and intrigue
Sip a cocktail and contemplate Moscow's contemporary art while DJs spin tunes
Discover the villages of yesteryear Russia amid the rolling countryside of the Golden Ring

In This Guide:

The best accommodation options and in-depth coverage of Moscow's nightlife and theater scenes.
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Fodor's Moscow & St. Petersburg, 9th Edition

by: Fodor's
Fodor’s Choice ratings you can trust.  Exceptional restaurants, hotels, and sights selected to help you make the best choices.
 
Simple pleasures.  Embrace the local culture as you sample blini with caviar, stroll along the Neva River during the White Nights festival, or relax in the steam room at a Russian banya.
 
Boundless activities.  Find choices for every traveler, from exploring the world-class State Hermitage museum and browsing in trendy boutiques to watching classical ballet at the Bolshoi Theatre.
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Dubai and Moscow Fireworks New year 2012 Russia United Arab Emirates

Dubai & Moscow Fireworks New year 2012 Russia United Arab Emirates Dubai------------- Abu Dhabi/Dubai: The words "Happy New Year" were heard everywhere as people gathered at various places across the emirates to ring in 2012. Earlier in the night, shopping malls were jam-packed on New Year's Eve as people shopped for new clothes in preparation for a night of festivities. Many stores attracted customers with alluring sales for the occasion. "It's nice to dress up with a fresh look to start the year off feeling good," said Hana, 22, a Lebanese national. Clubs and restaurants were vying to attract patrons to spend the night as they offered special treats and activities. Russia------------ Fireworks in moscow. Protests against putin. 2012

 

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The year of dissent: 'Moscow rallies will go on'

December in Moscow usually sees the streets filled with snow. But, for a short while this year, it was protesters against Russia's parliamentary election results. It was the biggest opposition demonstrations in Russia's recent history. They passed off peacefully, despite some ominous predictions. Martin McCauley, who is a Russian specialist at the University of London says mass protests will continue despite the fact that the opposition is split and doesn't have an ideology. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

 

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Moscow, English version

The english version of Moskau. La version anglaise de Moskau

 

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Wonderful Moscow

Views of Moscow. Music. "Kalinka" and "Stenka Razin". ----------- Andre Rieu's Orchestra.

 

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Moscow Drift (Full version)

CAUTION!!! Do not try do to this on a public roads. All the stunts in the film are performed by professionals on the blocked streets. Watch till the end, a little bonus waiting you at the end of the film. Drivers (Team Dragtimes): Evgeniy Satyukov (1st place in individual competition -- Russian Drift Series 2010) Geprgiy Stepanyan (2nd place in individual competition -- Russian Drift Series 2010) Music: 1) She Never Sleeps (Hans Zimmer and Henning Lohner and Martin Tillman and Various Artists); 2) Fortunate (From Melvin and Howard) Creedence Clearwater Revival; 3) Radical Notion (Hans Zimmer) theme from "The Inception" 4) Mombasa (Hans Zimmer) theme from "The Inception" Shoot on: Canon 5D Mark 2, Sony HDR-550E Programs: Final Cut Pro and Adobe After Effects Film crew: Andrey Veremeev, Arkadiy Drozdov, Egor Malinka, Oleg Kondakov, Jury Milaev, Valeriy Eremenko, Alexey Kaikov www.dragtimes.info Follow us on facebook www.facebook.com