Not All Among the Chosen
By Geraldine Fagan and Felix Corley
Something quite mundane seems to have helped one religious community bring together an illustrious assortment of the big international names in the area of religion: oil.
Small Talk, Big Problem
By Masha Gessen
Making my way through the giant, packed backyard of the American ambassador's residence the other day -- during the U.S. Independence Day reception, when, it seemed, most of Moscow was there -- I glimpsed an old acquaintance.
Lost Without Commands
By Georgy Bovt
When two little girls disappeared in Belgium recently, the entire country followed the story on the front pages of newspapers and leading every television newscast.
Better Early Than Never to Strike a Europe Deal
Vedomosti
European Commission head Jose Manuel Barroso has said the European Union would consider a free-trade agreement with Russia after Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization.
2006/07/05
Some Long-Range Intelligence
By Yulia Latynina
President Vladimir Putin has instructed Russia's special services to do whatever necessary to seek out and destroy the criminals behind the murder of five Russian diplomats last month in Iraq.
Ukraine's Rich Banking on Their Wealth
Vedomosti
The Ukrainian magazine Korrespondent and investment company Dragon Capital recently compiled a list of that country's richest people.
2006/07/04
Save the G8
By Konstantin Sonin
The future of the Group of Eight depends on Russia, and Russia needs the G8.
More Complex Production
By Alexander Golts
Thanks to unprecedented oil prices, the Kremlin has tons of money. It is now trying to use this windfall to modernize the country and has given tasks to both of the likely presidential successors.
The Traffic Police Need More Than Image Help
Vedomosti
Anniversaries, not to mention 70th anniversaries, are not usually the time to talk about problems. But Monday's honorees themselves would have been surprised if all they received were congratulations.
2006/07/03
Big Deals Go Better With a Personal Pitch
Editorial
If you want to do business in Russia, think banya. Success in Russia depends on learning the bathhouse rules. Unfortunately for Alexei Mordashov, chairman and owner of Severstal Group, Europe also has its own rules.
