Russia: Traveling through ravaged capital Tskhinval, a delegation of international parliamentarians!

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 their […]

Russia: Britain Snubs Tradition in Moscow!

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 the […]

Russia: Happy Birthday 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 cars […]

Russia: The Danilov Bells are Almost Home!

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 Harvard […]