News UN adopts Russia’s anti-Nazi resolution UN (RIA Novosti) - The UN General Assembly on social and humanitarian issues has adopted a draft resolution proposed by Russia on tackling a rise in the glorification of Nazism and the desecration of WWII monuments.

News Putin announces measures to fight crisis in Russia Combined Reports RIA Novosti, AP Prime Minister Vladimir Putin spoke before the tenth congress of the pro-Kremlin United Russia party on Thursday. In the speech, Putin concentrated on economy and said that though Russia is less seriously affected by the global financial crisis than some other nations, urgent measures are needed to help the population confront the possible negative developments.

News In Brief - Somalia seeks Russia’s assistance in fighting piracy – ambassador Somalia seeks Russia's assistance in fighting piracy - ambassador, Three Russians killed in Iraq plane crash: foreign ministry, Russian train conductor returns $291,000 to drunken passenger

News Russia-Georgia talks progress By Frank Jordans Mediators succeeded Wednesday in getting direct talks going between Russia and Georgia, pressing the two neighbors to resolve security and refugee issues from their August war in the troubled Caucasus.

News From NY – with a prison sentence The Moscow News Russian UN diplomat transferred from New York to serve sentence in Russia

News Crime Briefs - Moscow police mulls ban on second hand mobile phone trade Moscow police mulls ban on second hand mobile phone trade, Russian scam artist sentenced in NYC to prison, Russian Newsweek warned for "insulting" Muslims

News G20 Summit to tackle finance crisis amid recession fears WASHINGTON (AFP) - As the global economy edges closer to recession, the White House calls for a huddle in Washington amongst the world's leaders in order to find ways to slow the descent

News NATO must resume ties with Russia – assembly MOSCOW (RIA Novosti) - NATO member countries should restore relations with Russia, including in the military sphere, the NATO Parliamentary Assembly stated in a resolution during the 54th Session of the Parliamentary Assembly, held in Valencia, Spain from November 14 - 18.

Local Bright Lights, Cheap City? By Andy Potts Visiting the most expensive city in the world requires almost native skills. Our special guide will help you bag the best bargains in Moscow.

Local Book your place in new literary circle By Andy Potts You are never alone with a good book - or with good readers - and the first Book Swap Club in Moscow is out to prove the point. With English language titles often at a premium in Moscow, devoted bookworms are working together to broaden their range while keeping down costs.

Local No need to miss out on Christmas treats By Andy Potts Just because Russia's Christmas is in early January doesn't mean that expats have to miss out on a taste of home on December 25.

Columnists To change or not to change? By Daria Chernyshova ‘A constitution is a system for government... that establishes the rules and principles of an autonomous political entity... establishing the structure, procedures, powers and duties, of a government’

Local Moscow’s memorable monuments By Andy Potts Like every great city, Moscow has its fair share of statues, monuments and works of public art.

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Local Tea with Tolstoy By Phoebe Taplin This week’s walk provides a glimpse into the life and times of Russia’s prolific writer, Leo Tolstoy