By: David Evarts | 2010-04-04 | International studies All of the coverage of the Republic of Georgia lately seems to be focused on how the big evil Russia is beating up on poor defenseless Georgia. Let's not forget that it was Georgia who invaded South Ossetia and Abkhazia first, trying to reclaim those sovereign republics for itself, even though the people of those areas claimed independence all the way back in 1991. Have we somehow forgotten that Georgia was the one initiating force against those they claim were their own people? read more
By: dshfj | 2010-10-10 | Public Relations Alternative names Napoleon's invasion is better known in Russia as the Patriotic War of 1812 (Russian 1812 , Otechestvennaya Vojna 1812 goda) read more
By: Rick Sweden | 2010-09-30 | Destinations Every traveler to Russia needs to have an up-to-date passport and a visa. Check Your visa for how many times and for how long you are permitted to enter Russia read more
By: Jacek Popiel | 2010-04-01 | International studies The overthrow of communism by the Russian people was a historical achievement, but Russia has little experience handling freedom. With respect to the new Russia the US has a choice between a hard line and cooperation. The second option is by far the most promising. read more
By: Mary Rose | 2011-01-27 | Current Affairs Domodedovo is 22 kilometers southeast of Moscow and Domodedovo International Airport is considered as one among the busiest airports in the capital of Moscow, Russia. The suicide bombing occurred at this airport claimed the lives of 35 people and wounded more than other 130 people including some foreigners. According to Russian authorities as well as the country’s investigators, the blast was carried out by a suicide bomber and they are trying to find him. After the attack, security forces have been strengthened at every airports and busy transportation hubs around the capital and the whole country as well. Flowers and candles are also seen lighting everywhere in Moscow to commemorate the ill-fated victims. read more
By: Lance Winslow | 2010-04-04 | News and society It appears that before the separatist nation of Georgia was attacked from air strikes and the Russian military, their computer networks were hacked. Interestingly, enough it has been well known that many hackers are based in Russia, but apparently, this hack attack on Georgia was a little too coincidental for many military observers. read more
By: James Voigt | 2010-04-04 | Politics Russia is a misunderstood country. The majority of Russian people are free thinking and determined to make Russia an open and fair society. Russia will never become a little America; however, Russia can be a key trading partner and ally. read more
By: Joe DiDonato | 2010-01-27 | Parenting This engaging story takes you along on a life-changing journey from America to orphanages in the Far East of Russia. Suspicion, fears, tears, and love lead to a change in priorities from worrying abou read more
By: Peter Macfarlane | 2010-04-04 | International studies Is Putin's new powerful, oil rich Russia threatening a new cold war? How does the Russian state threaten our freedom and wealth? read more
By: Gene Hudgens | 2010-04-04 | International studies Russia's history indicates that its leaders wanted to be leaders without leading to better mankind. Today Russia's leadership continues to defy world cooperation. read more
By: Lance Winslow | 2010-03-31 | News and society Often, we hear members of Congress, as well as democrat-socialist leaning politicians running for office condemn Russia and other nations for their corruption in the business community. Corruption is indeed a horrible thing, but many of these politicians once in office are essentially doing the same thing. This is evident by the laws that they vote for. Corruption comes in many forms, and so too does theft, extortion, and misappropriation. read more
By: Jim Hall | 2010-04-04 | International studies We should care deeply about the freedom to decide our fate. Don't the Georgians have that option? They declared their independence when the old Soviet Union dissolved. Now, power-hungry men are taking advantage of what they perceive to be a helpless independent nation. read more
By: Marco Miranda | 2010-04-04 | Politics Presidents Bush and Putin face decision re US missiles in Europe. Putin proposes interesting solution. read more
By: Dean Orbell | 2011-07-08 | Destinations When Russian novelist Fyodor Dostyoevsky stated, “It is beauty that is going to save the world”, he was speaking not of a lady love but of his love of Russia. When touring Russia you will see the old times from the Romanesque and Byzantine architecture and nearly all are open for viewing. read more