This essay is part of series by Vedomosti that considers the social, political and transformation of Russia over the 20 years under Putin's rule.. ... They gave up on plans for long-term development, and January 2011, Putin instructed Higher School of Economics and Presidential Academy of..…

For all the in West over Vladimir Putin's 'gay chic love of motorbike leathers and going topless while fishing or horse-riding, his 20 years power have brought about terrible for LGBTI people Russia. We always suspected that in the case of political crisis Putin's Russia, LGBTI people..…

Two years ago, New Hampshire Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen, an outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin and proponent of sanctions on his regime, was denied a visa to visit Russia on a congressional delegation. ..…

TEHRAN - Iran's Southeastern port of Chabahr is very important for Russia, and President Vladimir Putin believes that the port can ease transportation of goods to Gulf of Oman, other countries and Indian subcontinent, said Managing Director of Russia's Astrakhan Special Economic Zone Miloshkin..…