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Radio Liberty Going Off The Air In Russia

Radio Liberty was founded in the 1950s to broadcast American views into the former Soviet Union when the Cold War was at its peak. Radio Liberty transmitted on short wave, and the Soviet government did...

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Russia Set To Redefine Treason, Sparking Fears

Russia's parliament has approved an expanded legal definition of high treason, prompting accusations that President Vladimir Putin's government wants to further crack down on opponents.Supporters say...

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Putin, Russia's Man Of Action, Is Slowed By Injury

Take it easy, tough guy.Russian officials are acknowledging that President Vladimir Putin has been slowed by back problems, but they insist he won't be sidelined for long.Rumors about an injury began...

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Russia's Putin Welcomes Obama's Re-Election

Transcript RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST: Russian President Vladimir Putin sent word congratulating President Obama on his victory. Still, as NPR's Corey Flintoff reports from Moscow, during the campaign, the...

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Russia, U.S. Seek To Resolve Friction On Adoptions

Americans have been adopting Russian children in sizable numbers for two decades, and most of the unions have worked out well. But it remains a sensitive topic in Russia, where officials periodically...

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In Russia, Pro-Putin Youths Protest Mormons As 'Cult'

Young supporters of Russian President Vladimir Putin have staged several protests this month outside Mormon meeting houses, claiming that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is an...

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Russia's Hockey League Glad To Have NHL-Lockout Orphans

As the National Hockey League lockout drags into its 86th day, which featured news that more games have been cancelled including the All-Star game, some of the league's biggest stars are getting plenty...

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Russian Scandal Hints At Larger Political Battle

Russia is in the middle of a blazing tabloid-style scandal that features a bejeweled blonde, a luxury love nest, and an alleged scam worth more than $200 million.But that's not where some Kremlin...

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Wine And Food May Rekindle Love Lost Between Russia And Georgia

It's a big day in the religious and culinary calendar of the Republic of Georgia. Georgian Orthodox believers observe Dec. 17 as St. Barbara's Day, in honor of an early Christian martyr.

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Adoption Ban Puts Orphans At Center Of U.S.-Russia Dispute

Russian lawmakers have approved a measure that would bar Americans from adopting Russian children, a move that comes in retaliation for a U.S. law that seeks to "name and shame" Russian officials who...

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Russia's Putin Signs Controversial Adoption Bill

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a measure into law that would ban Americans from adopting Russian children.Russia's parliament had overwhelmingly approved the ban, which was designed as...

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The Mysterious Disappearance Of The Russian Crown Jewels

The story of the missing Russian crown jewels begins, as so many great adventures do, in a library.In this case, it was the U.S. Geological Survey Library in Reston, Va.Richard Huffine, the director,...

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Rubles For Minutes, Not Mochas, At Russian Cafe Chain

Cafe life has taken hold in modern Russia. From Starbucks to local chains such as Kofe Khaus and Schokoladnitsia, there are lots of places to hang out, see and be seen.It's a striking change in a...

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In Crackdown, Some Russian Groups Labeled As 'Foreign Agents'

Russian investigators have descended on the offices of nongovernmental organizations across the country, demanding to inspect financial records and other documents.This follows the recent passage of a...

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Once Championed By Putin, Medvedev Falls Precipitously Out Of Favor

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev appears increasingly isolated from the centers of power surrounding President Vladimir Putin.Analysts say Medvedev is the target of a campaign to wreck his...

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Ex-Diplomats: U.S.-Russian Relations Not As Dire As They Seem

Relations between the United States and Russia are testier than they have been in years. The two nations are at odds over human rights, the civil war in Syria and even the adoption of Russian orphans...

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Emigre Artist Sculpted Exquisite Gems Of Russian Folk Life

A team of American researchers is on a treasure hunt for jewels — of both artistic and historic value.This month, researchers from Denver were in Russia to document the work of Vasily Konovalenko, a...

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Retaliating Against U.S., Russia Bars 18 Americans

Transcript DAVID GREENE, HOST: Tensions have been increasing between the United States and Russia, and things unraveled even more over the weekend. Russia named 18 Americans who will be barred from...

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Suspects' Chechen Roots Draws Eyes In Russia

The Boston Marathon bombing suspects are ethnic Chechens with links to the volatile North Caucasus region of Russia. Moscow's reaction to that fact appears to be as complex as the region's turbulent...

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Investigating The Boston Bombing ... In Southern Russia

The search for the motivations of the alleged Boston Marathon bombers stretches from New England to Central Asia, but a lot of attention has been focused on Dagestan.The mostly Muslim republic is...

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