Vladimir Putin: Democracy and the Quality of Government Feb 6, 2012

"Society cannot have sustainable development without a viable state, and, conversely, genuine democracy is an indispensable condition for building a state that serves the interests of society," writes Putin in an opinion piece for Kommersant.

Vladimir Putin: Economic Tasks Jan 30, 2012

Vladimir Putin: Russia – The Ethnicity Issue Jan 23, 2012

A Good Man Has Passed Away Jan 20, 2012

Actor Yevgeny Zharikov will be dearly missed by friends, colleagues and film watchers throughout Russkiy Mir.

Russia Muscles up – The Challenges We Must Rise to Face Jan 16, 2012

As the Russian presidential elections approach, candidate and current Prime Minister Vladimir Putin presented his thoughts and proposals in an article published in Izvestiya on January 16.

Can History Be Unbiased? Jan 14, 2012

Objectivity is about our efforts to comprehend the truth, writes Russkiy Mir Executive Director Vyacheslav Nikonov. Furthermore, history is a wonderful profession, perhaps the most exciting on our planet.

Translating into All Languages Dec 14, 2011

After the breakup of the USSR, the situation with quality literature – translated both into and from Russian – was rather dire.

Saturday’s Lesson Dec 12, 2011

Although no compromise was reached, it turns out that in our society civilized political dialog, even if through street protest, is possible.

Vyacheslav Nikonov: Six Consequence of the Collapse of the Soviet Union Dec 8, 2011

December 8 marks the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Belavezha Accords, which declared the Soviet Union effectively dissolved and established the Commonwealth of Independent States.

In Non-Fiction Mode Dec 7, 2011

About 300 participants – including publishing houses, bookstore chains, literary associations and cultural funds – presented their goods at the Thirteenth Non/Fiction Book Fair.

Vysotsky: Thank God I’m Alive Dec 5, 2011

Although based on a true story, this much-hyped film on Vysotsky’s 1979 trip to Bukhara does not ring true for columnist Daria Borisova.

Sputnik over Poland Dec 2, 2011

This unique Russian film festival began in Warsaw and is now travelling across Poland, presenting viewers with more than 150 films.