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Ex-US Marine Whelan convicted of espionage in Russia changes jail as Moscow says US not interested in swap

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Paul Whelan, imprisoned in Russia on spy charges, will serve his sentence in Russia’s Republic of Mordovia, about 500km east of Moscow. It had been rumored he was likely to be swapped with the US for Russians. … Read More >Ex-US Marine Whelan convicted of espionage in Russia changes jail as Moscow says US not interested in swap

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Back to normality? With Covid-19 measures removed, Russian demand for cash falls to pre-crisis levels

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When Russians saw the destructive potential of the Covid-19 pandemic, many rushed to the bank to take out their cash. Now, just a few months later, the demand for physical money is back to levels last seen before lockdown. … Read More >Back to normality? With Covid-19 measures removed, Russian demand for cash falls to pre-crisis levels

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Next generation: Russia to start planning for introduction of 6G, despite still facing 5G challenges

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5G may not yet be ubiquitous, but Russia is already working towards the next step in cellular network technology – 6G. The tech could be available as early as 2028, with potential speeds of up to 100 times faster than at present. … Read More >Next generation: Russia to start planning for introduction of 6G, despite still facing 5G challenges

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Fifteen Countries Purchase Russia’s Avifavir COVID-19 Medication, Direct Investment Fund Chief Says

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Russia is already delivering its Avifavir medication against COVID-19 to 15 countries, the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), which took part in the creation of this treatment, told the broadcaster Russia-24 in an interview. … Read More >Fifteen Countries Purchase Russia’s Avifavir COVID-19 Medication, Direct Investment Fund Chief Says

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One way to escape Covid-19 pandemic! Russia’s Roscosmos to send a pair of space tourists to International Space station in 2021

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Roscosmos, Russia’s national space agency, will partner with an American firm to send two space tourists to the International Space Station (ISS) next year. Their names will not be disclosed until early 2021. … Read More >One way to escape Covid-19 pandemic! Russia’s Roscosmos to send a pair of space tourists to International Space station in 2021

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Russia aims to begin public Covid-19 vaccinations in October, starting with medical workers & teachers – Minister of Health

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Russia expects to start mass anti-coronavirus vaccinations, across the country, by October, the country’s health minister has said. Mikhail Murashko added that medical workers and teachers will be given first priority. … Read More >Russia aims to begin public Covid-19 vaccinations in October, starting with medical workers & teachers – Minister of Health

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‘Caspian Sea Monster’: Unique Soviet Cold War-era flying ship to become main attraction at military theme park in Russia (VIDEO)

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A one-of-a-kind bizarre ekranoplan vehicle, which looks like a plane but is actually a military super ship, has arrived in the city of Derbent on the Caspian Sea. It will eventually be the highlight of its ‘Patriot Park.’ … Read More >‘Caspian Sea Monster’: Unique Soviet Cold War-era flying ship to become main attraction at military theme park in Russia (VIDEO)

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Cultured Convicts: survey reveals Russian prisoners prefer to read Tolstoy, Dumas & other high brow literature while doing time

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What would you do to pass the time if you were behind bars? In Russia, they read. On Thursday, the country’s prison service released a list of the most-read books, and Mikhail Bulgakov’s ‘Master and Margarita’ came in first. … Read More >Cultured Convicts: survey reveals Russian prisoners prefer to read Tolstoy, Dumas & other high brow literature while doing time

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Dumping the dollar: Record gold price justifies Moscow’s choice to abandon greenback & bet on precious metal

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Washington’s weaponization of the dollar in an effort to crush Russia’s economy seems to be backfiring. The policy encouraged Moscow to pivot to gold and this week the cost of an ounce broke the $2,000 barrier for the first time. … Read More >Dumping the dollar: Record gold price justifies Moscow’s choice to abandon greenback & bet on precious metal