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People:

	Mikhail Frolkin
	--24-01-2007--
	Ivan Fyodorov
	--24-09-2008--
	Gala Dali
	--26-03-2010--
	Vladimir Dremlyuga
	--24-06-2011--

Articles:

	Victory Day: Our Warm Words
	Today Russia marks the 67th anniversary of the capitulation of Nazi Germany to the Soviet Union in the Second World War in 1945 - the Victory Day. So many words of gratitude for Russian soldiers were said previously, and even more must be said in the future. We decided to make our contribution to this day, collected the best pictures and translated signs about war and victory, grief and memory. So the unique photo collection is now available for you in English. We remember. We are proud.
--09-05-2012--
	Friday Fun: Crazy Russians - Photo Collection
	Though Russian people don't smile often and don't look very easygoing in foreigners' eyes, they surely know the best ways to have some fun. Many of their actions may look really crazy, but that is what makes life in Russia so interesting, doesn't it? Today, in Friday Fun, we want to show you some of the best pictures in our "Crazy Russians" collection. And that's not all! Enjoy!
--27-04-2012--
	Friday Fun: Demotivational Posters About Russia
	Today is Friday, and we want to show you something slight and funny. Of course, some of jokes about life in Russia are just old stereotypes, but the truth is that Russians have a good sense of humour and always can laugh at themselves. So, today we are happy to show you a funny set of demotivational posters, dedicated to Russia. Enjoy!
--20-04-2012--
	People from the Urals Region You Should Know
	Summing up the month of the Urals region on our site, we want to present you the list of the most prominent and famous Ural people, who was born or spent most of their life there. This list will help you to navigate among many talented Russian people and find the person, you want to learn more about.
--05-10-2011--
	"Live Fast, Die Young" - 10 Russian Celebrities Gone Too Soon
	They weren't able to stay in this world a little longer. But their short life was full of events and achievements. They enriched Russia with their talents and remained in history and people's memory. There is a list of 10 young Russian celebrities who died being below the age of 30, inclusive.
--29-08-2011--
	Why Young Russians Leave the Country?
	Migration becomes more and more intense nowadays. Do we know why it happens and how to make use of these processes?
--22-08-2011--
	Russian Nobel Laureates
	The full list of Russian Nobel laureates, including short information about them and links to the big biographic and theme articles from our site.
--12-08-2011--
	The Ex-colonel's Case
	Russian Army ex-colonel Yuri Budanov was shot dead this Friday. There were six shots made by unknown person, four of them struck Budanov in the head.
--22-05-2012--

News:

	Man Got Stuck in Trash Chute When Hiding From Girlfriend
	Rescue services in Tyumen had to pull a man out of a waste disposal chute in an apartment block, after he got stuck in it while attempting to hide from his girlfriend.
--21-05-2012--
	St. Petersburg Man Plans to Be a Walking Advertising Banner
	A St. Petersburg citizen has decided to earn money by selling space on his back for tattoo advertisements.
--20-04-2012--
	Russian Internet Audience Is the Biggest in Europe
	More that a half of Russians are active Internet users - 58% - which is twice as much as six years ago.
--19-04-2012--
	No Charges Against Man Who Killed 3 Robbers
	Investigators have not found basis to charge Gegam Sarkissyan, a Russian businessman, who killed three robbers who invaded his home and attacked his family.
--12-04-2012--
	Russian People Discover Ways of Making Love
	Almost 20 percent of Russian people are happy with their sexual life, which is 12 percent more than in 1999, according to the country's leading opinion pollster.
--09-04-2012--
	The Hero of Our Times
	Russia's highest state award, the Hero of Russia, was posthumously given to a battalion commander, who had saved his soldiers from a grenade at the cost of his life.
--04-04-2012--
	At the Cost of His Life
	An infantry battalion commander in Russia’s Far East has died on Wednesday after he threw himself over a soldier to protect him from a grenade explosion
--29-03-2012--
	Emigration Urge Among Russians at Its Record Low
	Following some political actions and the rise of mass protests, the number of people who want to leave Russia has halved.
--27-03-2012--
	How to Live on $200 a Month in Russia
	An official in the Krasnodar region will try to subsist on the minimum monthly salary of 6,400 rubles ($210) to persuade local businesses to rise salaries.
--14-03-2012--
	Napoleon Is a New Candidate for Russian Presidency?
	Moscow Election Committee has decided to hold a dry run prior to the upcoming polls. The list of candidates can surprise potential voters.
--24-02-2012--
	Russians Still Can't Decide About St. Valentine's Day
	According to a recent opinion poll, St. Valentine's Day has become more popular among Russians, yet this holiday has more opponents than supporters.
--15-02-2012--
	Native Americans Came from Russia
	Scientists from the University of Pennsylvania confirmed that Native Americans came from Altai Territory, southern Siberia.
--03-02-2012--
	Russian Alpinist Couple Didn't Return from Mont Blanc
	A Russian couple of alpinists, Tatyana and Mikhail Zakharov, who went missing during an attempted ascent of Mont Blanc, were found dead on the second day of searches, on Tuesday.
--11-01-2012--
	Muscovites Became Older and More Educated
	The results of the Russian Census 2010 showed that the average Muscovite is now older and more educated in comparison with the census in 2002.
--29-12-2011--
	New Big Election Protests in Russia
	On Saturday, tens of thousands of protesters held big rallies in Moscow and other Russian cities to to press demands for new parliamentary elections and wholesale liberalizing reform in Russia.
--26-12-2011--
	Russian Movers and Shakers Are Announced
	Within the special project dedicated to the 20th anniversary of modern Russia's history, the Financial Times has published the list of 25 most interesting Russians, so-called "movers and shakers".
--23-12-2011--
	Russian Retiree Wants to Annul His Marriage as He Doesn't Remember It
	A court of Chelyabinsk region has rejected the claim of one Ural retiree, who asked to annul his marriage as he doesn't remember getting married.
--08-12-2011--
	The Most Interesting Jobs for Russian People
	Sociologists have questioned more than 9000 Russian people and have found out what profession's representatives like their job most of all.
--16-11-2011--
	Special Date for Marriage and Divorce
	Last Friday became a really crazy day for the world because of unique 11.11.11 date. And Russia hasn't stood aside of that fever.
--14-11-2011--
	Super-Babushka Contest to Be Held in Moscow
	On Wednesday, November 2, Moscow will choose the most stylish, businesslike and cheerful grandmothers at the first "Moscow Super-Babushka 2011" contest.
--02-11-2011--
	Strange Superhero Defends St. Petersburg from Rudeness
	St. Petersburg has a new hero – a strange young man who calls himself a Petersburg-Man and fights for cleanness of the city and politeness of its citizens.
--07-10-2011--
	Trololo Man Appears in the American Series
	Popular Soviet and Russian singer Eduard Khil has become a personage in one of the series of "Family Guy" animation serial. Being in the form of waiter, the animated Khil sang his famous "trololo" song.
--04-10-2011--
	Muslim Holidays Can Be Days Off in Russia
	The Russia's State Duma proposed changes to the Russian Labour Code which will allow regions to introduce their own public holidays.
--29-09-2011--
	Russians Complain of Hard Life but Believe in Bright Future
	Russia's biggest Opinion Pollster VTsIOM has interviewed Russian people about their current life situation and projections for the future. Over half of Russians, almost 56%, describe their current living standards as difficult.
--23-09-2011--
	Why do Russians Dislike Muscovites?
	At the beginning of September, Romir research center published the results of the poll, dedicated to an attitude of Russian people towards Muscovites.
--16-09-2011--
	May the Force Be with You: A Yekaterinburg Couple Weds Star Wars Style
	A world-favourite epic, Star Wars, has influenced a recent wedding in the capital of the Ural Region. Only 85-year old grandfather of the bride refused to dress up, explaining that he is too old for this sort of entertainment.
--14-09-2011--
	The Russian Londoner 'Acts Instinctively' to Stop a Notting Hill Carnival Attacker
	Valentine Simatchenko, a 55-year old Russian who fought in Chechnya before "escaping to the UK" in 1996, has "acted instinctively" when he stopped a 16-year old boy who attacked with a knife a pedestrian in Notting Hill, London.
--01-09-2011--
	New Articles and Biographies of Famous Russians
	As August is drawing to a close, we thought we'd list the articles about famous Russians that appeared at Russia-InfoCentre over the last month. Click through to read articles about Russia's own "Forever27" club, plus Russian painters, top-models and tennis-players
--26-08-2011--
	Why are Russians not Very Happy?
	Two recent surveys have found that Russians are the unhappiest people in Europe even though many people feel that the quality of living is getting better in most regions.
--25-08-2011--
	Natalya Gantimurova to fight for Miss Universe 2011
	Natalya Gantimurova, 20, will represent Russia at Miss Universe 2011. The competition will start in San-Paulo on September 12.
--17-08-2011--
	Chechen Teens are Praised for Rescue People on Utoeya Island
	The president of Chechen republic Ramzan Kadyrov ordered to reward two Chechen teenagers for rescue a number of people during an attack on Norway's Utoeya summer camp.
--17-08-2011--
	The Harshest Anti-tobacco Law in Russian History
	The Russian Health Ministry is promoting a harsh anti-tobacco draft, stipulating a ban on smoking in public transportation, cafes and night clubs.
--15-08-2011--
	The Passenger of Crushed An-24 is Rewarded for Courage
	Tomsk authorities have rewarded Andrei Motorykin, the passenger of An-24 plane, who helped to rescue injured people after the plane's emergency landing on the river Ob.
--11-08-2011--
	Olympic champion Anton Sikharulidze married oligarch’s daughter
	An Olympic figure skating champion Anton Sikharulidze and a 84- Forbes- rated Russian oligarch’s daughter Yana Lebedeva registered their marriage secretly at a Moscow registry office last week.
--08-08-2011--
	Moscow Girls Strip for Medvedev and Beer
	On Tuesday three female fans of Dmitry Medvedev took their clothes off for the support the recent anti-alcohol legislation, which was signed by the Russian president last week.
--05-08-2011--
	One of the Tallest People in the World has been Hospitalised
	In St. Petersburg The medicals of the "Sogaz" clinic has hospitalized the bedridden basketball player Alexander Sizonenko, one of the tallest people in the world.
--03-08-2011--
	Russians Should Expect the Increase in Retirement Age
	Once again the members of the Government have discussed the necessity of pension reform in Russia.
--28-07-2011--
	Only 10% of Russian People Are Ready to Give Up Beer Because of New Law
	The latest public-opinion poll has revealed the attitude of Russian people to the new "dry law" that restricts beer trade and consumption.
--28-07-2011--
	In Kuban a 10-year-old Schoolboy Has Saved a Drowning Child
	In gratitude to the little hero, the child's mother presented him a game console.
--27-07-2011--
	How Do Foreigners View Russia?
	Frost, vodka and beautiful women - well, it is better than just samovars and bears!
--27-07-2011--
	Muscovites Work Less
	The research of the State Committee for Statistics (Rosstat) has disproved the classic stereotypes of Moscow as a city where life never stops. People in Moscow do not work tirelessly.
--06-06-2011--