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Europe. Traveling through the war ravaged capital Tskhinval, some officials said crimes against humanity had clearly been committed there. “It’s terrible what I can see here,” Czech MP Lubomir Zaoralek said. “I don’t understand this attack against common people. It’s clear that it is a crime against humanity.” Elected representatives from overseas saw with theirContinue reading Russia: Traveling through ravaged capital Tskhinval, a delegation of international parliamentarians!

This is just the first list of 311 deceased from the barbaric attack by Georgia upon the sleeping people in South Ossetia: Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen. A full listContinue reading Russia: First victims of Ossetian War identified!

The festival to mark the 325th anniversary of the Russian Imperial Guards is scheduled to take place on September 11-14 in central Moscow. Military bands from the U.K., Austria, Ireland, Scotland, and Canada have been invited to the event. The Scottish bagpipers were due to leave for Russia on September 8. A spokesperson for theContinue reading Russia: Britain Snubs Tradition in Moscow!

birthday, numerous events will be held in all the districts, though as always the grandest celebrations will take place downtown. Which is why all the major streets will become pedestrian for the weekend of September 6 and 7. Tverskaya, Mohovaya, Ohotny Ryad, Lubyanka, Teatralny Proezd and various other streets downtown will be closed for carsContinue reading Russia: Happy Birthday Moscow!

This morning while drinking my morning cup of coffee, I was thinking about the Danilov bells that I wrote about a few months ago. I figured it was time for them to show up in Russia….. (Link) On September 7, 2008, the Danilov bells will finally return to Russia after a 78-year stay in HarvardContinue reading Russia: The Danilov Bells are Almost Home!

influential people, what the magazine calls “the New Establishment”, and topping the table for the first time is Vladimir Putin, according to reports. I keep saying: “Putin is the man everyone hates, but loves!” read more | digg story

series. Mulder and Scully are two striped skunks that were brought to the Ekaterinburg zoo from Moscow. They are currently in quarantine to ensure good health and will be on public view in mid-September. The normally pungent scented pair will now leave the air fresh since their scent glands, which release a distinctly revolting odorContinue reading Russia: They Have X-Files FBI agents, Mulder and Scully Locked Up In Russia!

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If you live overseas like I do then get registered and vote in the upcoming presidential elections in the USA. Just because I live in Russia does not mean, what I say and think does not count. The same goes for you no matter were you live in this world. Yes You Can: Vote! (ButContinue reading Russia: Americans ; Yes, You Can Vote Back Home!