Main news of March 21

RUSSIA * In a rare faceoff with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, President Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday he stood by Moscow’s decision not to veto the UN Security Council resolution on Libya * The production of ballistic missile systems in Russia will double starting in 2013, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said * Russia will

The Rules of Accreditation and Stay of Correspondents of Foreign Mass Media on the Territory of the Russian Federation…

The Rules of Accreditation and Stay of Correspondents of Foreign Mass Media on the Territory of the Russian Federation: Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1055 of September 13, 1994 1. The legal status and professional activity of foreign correspondents accredited in the Russian Federation, including nations of the CIS, shall be

Preparations for Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games

A delegation from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) arrived in Russia’s Black Sea resort city of Sochi on Monday to inspect the country’s preparations for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games. Windows to Russia! Medvedev urges audit of Sochi Olympics spending (rt.com) Fluorescent Bulbs Hit a Wall of Grouchy People in Russia… (windowstorussia.com) Coffee: Russians and

Russian Arctic Expedition Time…

A unique expedition from the the Arctic region in Russia kicks off from Russia to Canada on Monday March 21st, 2011. In an event that will see a caravan of snow vehicles covering around 8,000 kilometers amid wild weather conditions… Originally this trek was to be undertaken on February 17th, 2011. But due to weather

Earthquake and Tsunami that hit Japan…

Earthquake, tsunami may cost Japan $235bn – World Bank: The devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan 10 days ago may cost the country’s economy $235 billion, or 4% of GDP, the World Bank said in a report on Monday. Windows to Russia! Russian rescuers begin work in Japan’s quake-hit Niigata (windowstorussia.com) Radiation level normal