According to the Moscow Times, Russia and New Delhi officials are meeting on Tuesday to discuss the design and development of a stealth fighter jet. It would involve a $30 billion agreement, requiring Russia to create the aircraft for the Indian Air Force. It would be their version of the US Air Force's F-22 Raptor. There is also a belief they may discuss liberalizing visa regimes, with Russia's hope to increase annual trade within the next 5 years. Many Indian businesses complain that getting multiple-entry visas make trade very difficult. If they change the policies, it would open a lot of new opportunities for Russia.
I think that it is great that Russia is trying to expand their international trade. It is interesting since we just discussed their ongoing economical issues. Hopefully this benefits them in the long run.
follow upin Krystal's comment;Russia and New Delhi Deal:Russian President Dmitri Medvedev will visit India on Dec. 20-22 to sign more than 15 agreements resulting from talks on the sidelines of official ceremonies, Russian Ambassador to India Alexander Kadakin said, Itar-Tass reported Dec. 16
Russia: Moscow has made some productive gestures in terms of allowing the transit of U.S. and allied supplies for the war effort in Afghanistan. But it is also warily monitoring both militant activity and increased in violence and instability in Central Asia. We need to examine the status and trajectory of U.S.-Russian relations, while continuing to monitor the evolution of militant activity in Tajikistan and the wider region.
C-SPAN. org reports that Senate Debate's Start Today The Senate worked today on the Arms Reduction Treaty with Russia. Earlier the Senate voted on amendments to the treaty, which would aim at increasing the number of inspections and the number of nuclear delivery systems, that are defined within the treaty. The Senate defeated three of the amendments. CNN News Reports; Quoted Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (RKY) saying that he would not vote for the Treaty because he feels that it would give Russia a strategic advantage over the U.S..
Russia News Net Reports; That the India Election Commission, and the Russian Federation Central Election Commission will be signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday Dec 21,2010. The proposed (MoU) between the two commissions will cover, exchange of knowledge,experiance,in the organizational,electoral process and develoupment. The (MoU) will also support information, materials,expertise,and orginization of the production,and distrabution, of materials used for electoral systems. Russia has shown intreast in increasing awareness to voters like, wemon, and minorities that normally would not vote, by expanding awareness and educational materials to them.
Russian News Net Reports; From Radio Free News Reports That a Freezing Sieberian City is left without heat or water. Thousands of residents in Irkutsk, located in Southeastern Sieberia, has been without heat and water due to issues steming from their supply systems.They report that 160 apartment blocks, 12 kindergardens, six secoundary schools, and 7 hospitals, two of which are Childrens Hospitals for long term Patients. Officals say the situation is under control with some heating coming from another source, but the weather forcast predicts the temperature to fall -28degrees celsius in Irkutsk.
Russia and the United States made huge political news this year in April, when they signed the new START nuclear arms treaty. This was an important milestone for nuclear security and non-proliferation as well as for U.S.-Russia relations. START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) will take measures for further reduction and limitation of strategic offensive arms and the the protocol to it. Although the treaty was signed in April, the final Senate vote to ratify the treaty is expected to take place sometime this week. I think a world without nuclear weapons is a long time away however this effort to continue to reduce nuclear weapons is an extraordinary moment in history. When you think about how these two same countries were in a nuclear face-off, an arms race to produce the most nukes just decades ago in the Cold War, you realize how much we've progressed through time.
Thanks for being so timely with your comments:) Got these recorded. It's been fascinating to watch as the US Congress debated the START treaty amid the "lame duck" session of Congress. Another example, I suppose, of the globalization of our world.
Russian film director Mikhail Tumanishvili, who was behind one of the biggest Soviet-era blockbusters, died in Moscow on Thursday. He was 75.His first big hit was the thriller “Solo Voyage” (1985), which features Soviet marines preventing a group of U.S. right-wing military officers from starting World War III by launching a rocket attack on the Soviet Union.
New Year's is a traditional time of gift giving, but this year, 382 Russian companies are making donations to charity instead of distributing the usual company calendars and pens. The “charity instead of business gifts” worldwide initiative was first thought of by Britain-based Charities Aid Foundation in 2005. In Russia, the fund has raised more than 217 million rubles for worthy causes.
Kerri the post about New Year's is a Great thing to hear about! It is wonderful to hear about countries and Industries that put back to their Communities and People, what a great way to start the New Year! Maybe the Christmas spirit has done it's Job some where. I think more Countries need to follow suit with Russia's type of Generosity!
According to CNN, two new amphibious assault warships are being supplied thanks to the help of the French. On Friday, French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s office announced that Moscow have accepted the offer from two French manufacturers to work together with Russian shipyards to make these machines. In the near future, two more of sea to land warships may be constructed to bring a total of four to the Russians Navy. According to Sarkozy and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev are excited about the project for both sides to develop a partnership in all areas, including employment for both countries.
CBSNEWS.comPrime Minister Vladimir Putin was televised on national television, in November visiting a hospital in the town of Ivanovo, Russia. In his visit he met with doctors who were making less than $1,000 a month. One of the doctors he met was a 24 year old cardiologist named Ivan Khrenov who works 36 hour-long shifts and his salary never exceeds $480/month. Putin was doing a live call-in show when Khrenov called in to inform the prime minister that his hospital visit was a fake. That the hospital equipment that was displayed as their own was actually borrowed from surrounding hospitals and that the doctors were told to make fake pay slips. After hearing this, Putin has ordered a complete investigation for the possibility of embezzlement of $4.3 million that the hospital has received. In the mean time Khrenov is in fear of being beaten in the streets and being dismissed for having the courage to come forward with these allegations. To me this is astonishing that doctors are working long hours to save people of Russia and there could be the possibility of embezzlement of such a high amount. We always here that Moscow is a corrupt city, but where funding is needed is just so beyond anything to me. To think a doctor could get beaten in the streets for telling the truth is a scary thought, but to me I don’t want to believe that this could go on in Russia or anywhere else, but I am sure it happens and we just don’t hear about it.
The Russian president signed an amendment that allows foreign specialists to apply for residency permits. Previously, they had to deregister with the local migration authorities every time they went away for more than 3 working days. They now have 90 days, which means that most business and private travel can be accomplished without paperwork. This new rule only applies to highly skilled specialists, who make a minimum of 2 million robles per year. They are hoping the change will attract more foreign specialists and family members in the line of government policy.
In response to Deneen comment: It is amazing that in the United States, doctors are making hundreds of thousands of dollars, hospitals are over charging patients, and health care is a major problem. However, in Moscow doctors are underpaid, hospitals are underequipped, and the possibility of $4.3 million being embezzled by healthcare administrators. While healthcare is bad in the U.S.; it is much worse in Russia. What’s worse is that there appears to be a conspiracy because the hospital visit was a hoax to deceive the world to give the impression that the sick are being cared for in this particular hospital. And the one person who has vowed to save lives is in fear for his life because he told the truth of the injustice that is being done.
Thousands rally in Moscow against ethnic violence There is a growing concern of nationalism that is erupting in violence in Russia. Because of the civilian killings, there is a growing resentment against toward the ethnic Russians which only adds fuel to the fire. The majority of the country is made up of ethnic Russians however; it is also home to more than 180 different ethnic groups. My fear is the problem is the breeding grounds for a possible holocaust. It is important for the world to keep a close watch on this crisis and don’t wait until the last minute to get involved.
Deneen’s comment on the two new amphibious assault warships Russia is building with France peeked my interest, so I read the article in the Moscow Times News on this subject. The Russian article discussed the same facts as CNN and included a statement from the Russian Defense Minister that the newer technology is needed because Russia does not have the ability to supply it themselves. I think Russia’s willingness to work with the French is great; however, I wonder if we should be concerned that they are trying to build up their military. Included in the Russian Times article was a quote from the Lithuanian Defense Minister disagreeing with France’s decision to supply military equipment to a country that does not have a comfortable level of democracy.
The headline “Putin Calls for Fewer Jury Trials” in the Russian Times made we wonder if the Lithuanian Defense Minister’s remark in my previous blog had some proof. But, after reading the complete article, I can understand why he would lobby for this change. Juries should be made up a people who will judge the crime, not ethnicity. The article stated the acquittal rate of the Supreme Court was 0.7% compared 16% in jury trials. I don’t know whether the facts are true; however if they are, Putin may be right.
CNN reports that a judge in Moscow has found former Russian oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky is guilty. They say he stole nearly $30 billion in oil from his own company and laundered the proceeds since 1998 to 2003. He also been convicted of underpaying taxes on the oil. Khodorkovsky said the trial was part of a Kremlin campaign to destroy him and take the company he built from privatization deals of the 1990s because he funded opposition parties in parliament.
Snowstorms which is a rare phenomenon in central Russia caused of broken power lines and more than 95 flights have been delayed or cancelled over the past two days. Officials are working around the clock to restore hundreds of broken electric cable. Only the Domodedovo airport has finally been restored electricity. While more than 39,000 people in 250 towns and villages around Moscow are still without electricity and water.
Online on the Msnbc news Russia "Russia has long maintained S-300s on its base in Armenia, but Wednesday's announcement was the first acknowledgment that Armenia has missiles of its own. It is not clear how long Armenia has had them",as stated in the article "Armenia says it has S-300 air defense missiles"I feel that Russia is a big threat because they have had these missiles and Armenia is just announcing that they also have missilies.
I'd like to comment on what Carla had to say, I agree we shouldn't wait till the last minute to do something.We shouldn't even wait now we should try to come up with something and figure something out.
On Wednesday a military plane carrying 12 people crashed in the Tula region south of Moscow. The flight data was recovered but no news on why the plane crashed has been released yet and unfortunately all 12 people died.
The Russians have agreed to accept help from the French to supply them with two new amphibious assault warships. The offer came from two French manufacturers DCNS and STX who are working in Russian shipyards. The labor will include 5 million work hours and employ 1000 workers for about 4 years.
On the far east of Russia test operations on a network determined that the system can detect volcanic eruptions an extra thirty to sixty minutes before it occurs. This is not only helpful for the people around but also for the aircrafts that fly by due to engine failure that could occur when clogged with volcanic ash.
I would like to comment on Kerri's comment on the company in Russia that donated money to charities. My mother and I were just talking the other day about how companies and television shows give out these stupid gifts when they could be donating it to charites to help people since our nation is in a recession. We are getting a little smarter as such in this case but we really need to improve more. Tyra Banks got smart this year too. She donated 50,000 coats to schools all over that were in desperate need of them. Giving something useful not some cool toy that will just get broken and has no real benefit for the children is what needs to happen. If more of all the famous and wealthy people would do this more I think it would make a huge difference.
Russia is known for its extreme climate but it is also home to charismatic cities, mountains, and cultural traditions. A CNN reporter gives five tips for an unforgettable visit to Russia. First make sure to take the Trans-Siberian railway- this 6,000 mile journey is one of the greatest in the world. 2. Explore St.Peterburg - the "Venice of the North." 3. Take in the sights in Moscow. 4. Be amazed by Lake Baikal - the oldest and deepest lake in the world! And last but not least discover international Vladivostok which has an eclectic mix of people and architecture. Armed with these tips your trip is sure to be worthwhile!
A former Russian oil tycoon, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, received a additional 14 year prison sentence for money laundering and embezzlement. The prisoner had been a successful business man, who ran afoul of Putin, and had his company, Yukos, taken from him and redistributed to a national owned oil company 6 years ago. The trail is widely regarded as a joke, as the charges were levied to refuse him parole on his current tax conviction. What is even more incredible is that Russia plans on selling off it's share of the assets that were taken from Yukos (apparently illegally) in the first place. So basically Russia stole Yukos from Khodorkovsky, imprisoned him, and now it is goig to auction of the assets from Yukos, in an effort to profit from it again. Kind of mind boggling, and a big deterrent to foreign businesses who would like to open new markets in Russia, but who fear that their assets could be seized on trumped up charges as well.
Russia has suspended all flights of its Tu-154B airliner after one burst into flames while taxiing on the runway before take off to Moscow on Saturday, January 2nd. 43 people were injured, and 3 lost their lives after a fire began in one of the engines, and eventually engulfed all most the entire plane. Emergency crews were able to evacuate most of the passengers, so the loss of life was not as great as it could have been. The Tu-154B dates to the soviet Era, and is used primarily for flights in Russia, and the former Soviet Union. There are still 14 Tu-154B's in service, and they are all grounded until the investigation into the cause of the fire is finished.
Five teenagers aged 15 to 17, all residents of the Moscow region town of Balashikha, were detained in connection with a series of murders in the area, the regional branch of the Investigative Committee said Tuesday.
The teenagers are suspected of murdering four people from October to December, the report said.
The suspects appeared to have been killing on a whim, attacking one of the victims for his rude reply to their question, “Why are you walking around here?” a committee source told Rosbalt news agency.
I found this very alarming and terrible. I hope everuthing gets settled and will keep the families of those who were harmed in my thoughts and prayers
Russia-China pipeline to move millions of tons in 2011. Yes Russia has opened a pipeline to China that spans from Skovorodino to Daqing in Northern China. An avg of 15 million tons of oil will move annually until 2030. This places Russia as a strong contender in the oil market and Russia could command the market and demand higher prices. Not only is Russia moving West but has set sights to those of us to their East as well.
Russia recruits ex-criminals to fill vacant posts in Interior Forces. The Russian Interior Ministry has started to recruit for more people to fill vacant positions. There was a quota to be filled by 12/31/10 for the Country's Interior Forces and this was not met. Now further recruiting has started and the Ministry is looking at ex-criminals to fill this gap. The main area to fight crime is in the Norther Caucasus. Russian law makes no distinction between former criminals and law abiding citizens. This to me makes absolutely no sense. You are recruiting criminals to fight criminals? Good luck with that Russia, there goes the last 20 years of progress.
I know this is a little over due but I agree with Kerri’s and Natasha commits on money being given to charities. I feel like many companies give money to different organizations in order to stroke their own egos and to be recognized publically on television. We need to be more like opera and less like these companies. More money needs to be invested in education and healthcare for the people in need.
The life expectancy in Russia among males is very very low. Most men in Russia turn to alchol to relieve their pain,suffering,and strifes. Many are alcholics because they grew up watching their parents do the same.(you are a product of your enviornment)They are dieing off due to alchol related diseases and accidents. This is a huge problem facing the future of Russian peoples. If all the males die off because of alchol then Russian civilization might as well be over. Who will the women reproduce with not the Russian men because they are either too drunk or dead. At the rate they are going Russians will ceast to exist.
According to the Moscow Times, Russia and New Delhi officials are meeting on Tuesday to discuss the design and development of a stealth fighter jet. It would involve a $30 billion agreement, requiring Russia to create the aircraft for the Indian Air Force. It would be their version of the US Air Force's F-22 Raptor.
ReplyDeleteThere is also a belief they may discuss liberalizing visa regimes, with Russia's hope to increase annual trade within the next 5 years. Many Indian businesses complain that getting multiple-entry visas make trade very difficult. If they change the policies, it would open a lot of new opportunities for Russia.
I think that it is great that Russia is trying to expand their international trade. It is interesting since we just discussed their ongoing economical issues. Hopefully this benefits them in the long run.
follow upin Krystal's comment;Russia and New Delhi Deal:Russian President Dmitri Medvedev will visit India on Dec. 20-22 to sign more than 15 agreements resulting from talks on the sidelines of official ceremonies, Russian Ambassador to India Alexander Kadakin said, Itar-Tass reported Dec. 16
ReplyDeleteRussia: Moscow has made some productive gestures in terms of allowing the transit of U.S. and allied supplies for the war effort in Afghanistan. But it is also warily monitoring both militant activity and increased in violence and instability in Central Asia. We need to examine the status and trajectory of U.S.-Russian relations, while continuing to monitor the evolution of militant activity in Tajikistan and the wider region.
ReplyDeleteC-SPAN. org reports that
ReplyDeleteSenate Debate's Start Today
The Senate worked today on the
Arms Reduction Treaty with Russia.
Earlier the Senate voted on amendments to the treaty, which would aim at increasing the number of inspections and the number of nuclear delivery systems, that are defined within the treaty. The Senate defeated three of the amendments.
CNN News Reports; Quoted Minority Leader
Mitch McConnell (RKY) saying that he would not
vote for the Treaty because he feels that it would give Russia a strategic advantage over the U.S..
Russia News Net Reports;
ReplyDeleteThat the India Election Commission,
and the Russian Federation Central Election
Commission will be signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday Dec 21,2010.
The proposed (MoU) between the two commissions
will cover, exchange of knowledge,experiance,in the organizational,electoral process and develoupment. The (MoU) will also support information, materials,expertise,and orginization of the production,and distrabution, of materials used for electoral systems. Russia has shown intreast in increasing awareness to voters like, wemon, and minorities that normally would not vote, by expanding awareness and educational materials to them.
Russian News Net Reports;
ReplyDeleteFrom Radio Free News Reports
That a Freezing Sieberian City is
left without heat or water.
Thousands of residents in Irkutsk, located in Southeastern Sieberia, has been without heat and water due to issues steming from their supply systems.They report that 160 apartment blocks, 12 kindergardens, six secoundary schools, and 7 hospitals, two of which are Childrens Hospitals for long term Patients.
Officals say the situation is under control with some heating coming from another source, but the weather forcast predicts the temperature to fall -28degrees celsius in Irkutsk.
Russia and the United States made huge political news this year in April, when they signed the new START nuclear arms treaty. This was an important milestone for nuclear security and non-proliferation as well as for U.S.-Russia relations. START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) will take measures for further reduction and limitation of strategic offensive arms and the the protocol to it.
ReplyDeleteAlthough the treaty was signed in April, the final Senate vote to ratify the treaty is expected to take place sometime this week.
I think a world without nuclear weapons is a long time away however this effort to continue to reduce nuclear weapons is an extraordinary moment in history. When you think about how these two same countries were in a nuclear face-off, an arms race to produce the most nukes just decades ago in the Cold War, you realize how much we've progressed through time.
Thanks for being so timely with your comments:) Got these recorded. It's been fascinating to watch as the US Congress debated the START treaty amid the "lame duck" session of Congress. Another example, I suppose, of the globalization of our world.
ReplyDeleteRussian film director Mikhail Tumanishvili, who was behind one of the biggest Soviet-era blockbusters, died in Moscow on Thursday. He was 75.His first big hit was the thriller “Solo Voyage” (1985), which features Soviet marines preventing a group of U.S. right-wing military officers from starting World War III by launching a rocket attack on the Soviet Union.
ReplyDeleteAccording to the Moscow Times,
ReplyDeleteNew Year's is a traditional time of gift giving, but this year, 382 Russian companies are making donations to charity instead of distributing the usual company calendars and pens. The “charity instead of business gifts” worldwide initiative was first thought of by Britain-based Charities Aid Foundation in 2005. In Russia, the fund has raised more than 217 million rubles for worthy causes.
Kerri the post about New Year's is a Great thing to hear about! It is wonderful to hear about countries and Industries that put back to their Communities and People, what a great way to start the New Year! Maybe the Christmas spirit has done it's Job some where. I think more Countries need to follow suit with Russia's type of Generosity!
ReplyDeleteAccording to CNN, two new amphibious assault warships are being supplied thanks to the help of the French. On Friday, French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s office announced that Moscow have accepted the offer from two French manufacturers to work together with Russian shipyards to make these machines. In the near future, two more of sea to land warships may be constructed to bring a total of four to the Russians Navy. According to Sarkozy and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev are excited about the project for both sides to develop a partnership in all areas, including employment for both countries.
ReplyDeleteCBSNEWS.comPrime Minister Vladimir Putin was televised on national television, in November visiting a hospital in the town of Ivanovo, Russia. In his visit he met with doctors who were making less than $1,000 a month. One of the doctors he met was a 24 year old cardiologist named Ivan Khrenov who works 36 hour-long shifts and his salary never exceeds $480/month.
ReplyDeletePutin was doing a live call-in show when Khrenov called in to inform the prime minister that his hospital visit was a fake. That the hospital equipment that was displayed as their own was actually borrowed from surrounding hospitals and that the doctors were told to make fake pay slips. After hearing this, Putin has ordered a complete investigation for the possibility of embezzlement of $4.3 million that the hospital has received. In the mean time Khrenov is in fear of being beaten in the streets and being dismissed for having the courage to come forward with these allegations.
To me this is astonishing that doctors are working long hours to save people of Russia and there could be the possibility of embezzlement of such a high amount. We always here that Moscow is a corrupt city, but where funding is needed is just so beyond anything to me. To think a doctor could get beaten in the streets for telling the truth is a scary thought, but to me I don’t want to believe that this could go on in Russia or anywhere else, but I am sure it happens and we just don’t hear about it.
Thanks for the additions ladies. Russian news is absolutely fascinating in its diversity!
ReplyDeleteThe Russian president signed an amendment that allows foreign specialists to apply for residency permits. Previously, they had to deregister with the local migration authorities every time they went away for more than 3 working days. They now have 90 days, which means that most business and private travel can be accomplished without paperwork. This new rule only applies to highly skilled specialists, who make a minimum of 2 million robles per year. They are hoping the change will attract more foreign specialists and family members in the line of government policy.
ReplyDeleteIn response to Deneen comment: It is amazing that in the United States, doctors are making hundreds of thousands of dollars, hospitals are over charging patients, and health care is a major problem. However, in Moscow doctors are underpaid, hospitals are underequipped, and the possibility of $4.3 million being embezzled by healthcare administrators. While healthcare is bad in the U.S.; it is much worse in Russia. What’s worse is that there appears to be a conspiracy because the hospital visit was a hoax to deceive the world to give the impression that the sick are being cared for in this particular hospital. And the one person who has vowed to save lives is in fear for his life because he told the truth of the injustice that is being done.
ReplyDeleteThousands rally in Moscow against ethnic violence
ReplyDeleteThere is a growing concern of nationalism that is erupting in violence in Russia. Because of the civilian killings, there is a growing resentment against toward the ethnic Russians which only adds fuel to the fire. The majority of the country is made up of ethnic Russians however; it is also home to more than 180 different ethnic groups. My fear is the problem is the breeding grounds for a possible holocaust. It is important for the world to keep a close watch on this crisis and don’t wait until the last minute to get involved.
Deneen’s comment on the two new amphibious assault warships Russia is building with France peeked my interest, so I read the article in the Moscow Times News on this subject. The Russian article discussed the same facts as CNN and included a statement from the Russian Defense Minister that the newer technology is needed because Russia does not have the ability to supply it themselves. I think Russia’s willingness to work with the French is great; however, I wonder if we should be concerned that they are trying to build up their military. Included in the Russian Times article was a quote from the Lithuanian Defense Minister disagreeing with France’s decision to supply military equipment to a country that does not have a comfortable level of democracy.
ReplyDeleteThe headline “Putin Calls for Fewer Jury Trials” in the Russian Times made we wonder if the Lithuanian Defense Minister’s remark in my previous blog had some proof. But, after reading the complete article, I can understand why he would lobby for this change. Juries should be made up a people who will judge the crime, not ethnicity. The article stated the acquittal rate of the Supreme Court was 0.7% compared 16% in jury trials. I don’t know whether the facts are true; however if they are, Putin may be right.
CNN reports that a judge in Moscow has found former Russian oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky is guilty. They say he stole nearly $30 billion in oil from his own company and laundered the proceeds since 1998 to 2003. He also been convicted of underpaying taxes on the oil. Khodorkovsky said the trial was part of a Kremlin campaign to destroy him and take the company he built from privatization deals of the 1990s because he funded opposition parties in parliament.
ReplyDeleteSnowstorms which is a rare phenomenon in central Russia caused of broken power lines and more than 95 flights have been delayed or cancelled over the past two days. Officials are working around the clock to restore hundreds of broken electric cable. Only the Domodedovo airport has finally been restored electricity. While more than 39,000 people in 250 towns and villages around Moscow are still without electricity and water.
ReplyDeleteGot these:) 12/29/10
ReplyDeleteOnline on the Msnbc news Russia "Russia has long maintained S-300s on its base in Armenia, but Wednesday's announcement was the first acknowledgment that Armenia has missiles of its own. It is not clear how long Armenia has had them",as stated in the article "Armenia says it has S-300 air defense missiles"I feel that Russia is a big threat because they have had these missiles and Armenia is just announcing that they also have missilies.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to comment on what Carla had to say, I agree we shouldn't wait till the last minute to do something.We shouldn't even wait now we should try to come up with something and figure something out.
ReplyDeleteOn Wednesday a military plane carrying 12 people crashed in the Tula region south of Moscow. The flight data was recovered but no news on why the plane crashed has been released yet and unfortunately all 12 people died.
ReplyDeleteThe Russians have agreed to accept help from the French to supply them with two new amphibious assault warships. The offer came from two French manufacturers DCNS and STX who are working in Russian shipyards. The labor will include 5 million work hours and employ 1000 workers for about 4 years.
On the far east of Russia test operations on a network determined that the system can detect volcanic eruptions an extra thirty to sixty minutes before it occurs. This is not only helpful for the people around but also for the aircrafts that fly by due to engine failure that could occur when clogged with volcanic ash.
ReplyDeleteI would like to comment on Kerri's comment on the company in Russia that donated money to charities. My mother and I were just talking the other day about how companies and television shows give out these stupid gifts when they could be donating it to charites to help people since our nation is in a recession. We are getting a little smarter as such in this case but we really need to improve more. Tyra Banks got smart this year too. She donated 50,000 coats to schools all over that were in desperate need of them. Giving something useful not some cool toy that will just get broken and has no real benefit for the children is what needs to happen. If more of all the famous and wealthy people would do this more I think it would make a huge difference.
ReplyDeleteRussia is known for its extreme climate but it is also home to charismatic cities, mountains, and cultural traditions. A CNN reporter gives five tips for an unforgettable visit to Russia.
ReplyDeleteFirst make sure to take the Trans-Siberian railway- this 6,000 mile journey is one of the greatest in the world. 2. Explore St.Peterburg - the "Venice of the North." 3. Take in the sights in Moscow. 4. Be amazed by Lake Baikal - the oldest and deepest lake in the world! And last but not least discover international Vladivostok which has an eclectic mix of people and architecture.
Armed with these tips your trip is sure to be worthwhile!
A former Russian oil tycoon, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, received a additional 14 year prison sentence for money laundering and embezzlement. The prisoner had been a successful business man, who ran afoul of Putin, and had his company, Yukos, taken from him and redistributed to a national owned oil company 6 years ago. The trail is widely regarded as a joke, as the charges were levied to refuse him parole on his current tax conviction. What is even more incredible is that Russia plans on selling off it's share of the assets that were taken from Yukos (apparently illegally) in the first place. So basically Russia stole Yukos from Khodorkovsky, imprisoned him, and now it is goig to auction of the assets from Yukos, in an effort to profit from it again. Kind of mind boggling, and a big deterrent to foreign businesses who would like to open new markets in Russia, but who fear that their assets could be seized on trumped up charges as well.
ReplyDeleteRussia has suspended all flights of its Tu-154B airliner after one burst into flames while taxiing on the runway before take off to Moscow on Saturday, January 2nd. 43 people were injured, and 3 lost their lives after a fire began in one of the engines, and eventually engulfed all most the entire plane. Emergency crews were able to evacuate most of the passengers, so the loss of life was not as great as it could have been. The Tu-154B dates to the soviet Era, and is used primarily for flights in Russia, and the former Soviet Union. There are still 14 Tu-154B's in service, and they are all grounded until the investigation into the cause of the fire is finished.
ReplyDeleteFive teenagers aged 15 to 17, all residents of the Moscow region town of Balashikha, were detained in connection with a series of murders in the area, the regional branch of the Investigative Committee said Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteThe teenagers are suspected of murdering four people from October to December, the report said.
The suspects appeared to have been killing on a whim, attacking one of the victims for his rude reply to their question, “Why are you walking around here?” a committee source told Rosbalt news agency.
I found this very alarming and terrible. I hope everuthing gets settled and will keep the families of those who were harmed in my thoughts and prayers
Russia-China pipeline to move millions of tons in 2011. Yes Russia has opened a pipeline to China that spans from Skovorodino to Daqing in Northern China. An avg of 15 million tons of oil will move annually until 2030. This places Russia as a strong contender in the oil market and Russia could command the market and demand higher prices. Not only is Russia moving West but has set sights to those of us to their East as well.
ReplyDeleteRussia recruits ex-criminals to fill vacant posts in Interior Forces. The Russian Interior Ministry has started to recruit for more people to fill vacant positions. There was a quota to be filled by 12/31/10 for the Country's Interior Forces and this was not met. Now further recruiting has started and the Ministry is looking at ex-criminals to fill this gap. The main area to fight crime is in the Norther Caucasus. Russian law makes no distinction between former criminals and law abiding citizens. This to me makes absolutely no sense. You are recruiting criminals to fight criminals? Good luck with that Russia, there goes the last 20 years of progress.
ReplyDeleteAmazing how the news stories keep coming at us:)
ReplyDeleteI know this is a little over due but I agree with Kerri’s and Natasha commits on money being given to charities. I feel like many companies give money to different organizations in order to stroke their own egos and to be recognized publically on television. We need to be more like opera and less like these companies. More money needs to be invested in education and healthcare for the people in need.
ReplyDeleteThe life expectancy in Russia among males is very very low. Most men in Russia turn to alchol to relieve their pain,suffering,and strifes. Many are alcholics because they grew up watching their parents do the same.(you are a product of your enviornment)They are dieing off due to alchol related diseases and accidents. This is a huge problem facing the future of Russian peoples. If all the males die off because of alchol then Russian civilization might as well be over. Who will the women reproduce with not the Russian men because they are either too drunk or dead. At the rate they are going Russians will ceast to exist.
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