As Gaddafi’s grip on power in Tripoli weakens, Russian energy firms may pay the price for Moscow’s critical stance toward the West’s military campaign

The Orthodox Church calls on skinheads to fight racism, while Prince Charles is asked to fund a town in Yakutia

A New York reality TV show, ‘Russian Dolls,’ gets a pasting from the Russian community in Brighton Beach

A proposed water pipe ban is causing uproar among Moscow café owners

Big money deals and a focus on civilian contracts push this year’s MAKS to the limit

Although it is growing fast, Moscow’s hostel market still has a long way to go

Moscow is undergoing a craze for exotic pets, from minipigs to iguanas

VTB changes tack on its acquisition spree, while Russia aims high in space tourism

Russia is becoming increasingly vulnerable to drops in the oil price

In terms of standard-setting, the Midwest is where all American English comes from

Before we rush to join the shark hunt, let’s think who is the biggest predator

The renamed OMON are coming under central command – and getting some serious new kit

Even under a ‘pro-Russian’ President, Ukraine sees its future with Europe, not Russia

Anzhi is poised to purchase the triple Champions League winner