Russia's latest gesture toward Ukraine shows that Moscow still has no diplomats to spare for its NATO-aspiring neighbor. However, it has plenty of former ministers to go around. The appointment of Mikhail Zurabov as Russia's new ambassador to Ukraine elicited

The whole world is saying farewell to Michael Jackson. The whole world is weeping, remembering, and listening. It is ridiculous to compare this to the kidnapping of the president of Honduras, or to the upcoming Italian summit—nether of these events

The Shangri La Casino, like thousands across Russia, closed its doors for the last time at six o'clock on Tuesday evening - plenty of time to clear the decks and move out before the countrywide ban on gambling establishments came

The 31st Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF) has come to a close. According to tradition, the final awards ceremony was held at the Pushkinsky movie theater. The unexpectedly "Russian," or, better yet, "Russo-Georgian" coda was reminiscent of similar events held

Three days from now, on July 6, U.S. President Barack Obama will make his first visit to Moscow. This will be the first major encounter between the U.S. and Russian leaders since the change of administration in Washington. It is

Deputies and scientists from Russia, the USA, Chinese People's Republic, India, and Republic of Korea will take part in it.VLADIVOSTOK, July 1, vladivostoktimes.com International conference on security problems in North-Eastern Asia will be held in Vladivostok on July 2-3, as

Sandwiches and salads are cooked before a customer's eyes.VLADIVOSTOK, July 2, vladivostoktimes.com The first American fast-food restaurant SUBWAY is to open in Vladivostok in two days. Its production differs from unhealthy fast-food by fresh sandwiches and salads, which are cooked

The City Day greetings from the Primorsky Territory Legislative Assembly Deputies. VLADIVOSTOK, July 3, vladivostoktimes.com Dear Friends! On behalf of the Primorsky Territory Legislative Assembly Deputies I congratulate all Vladivostok residents on the City's birthday!Vladivostok achieved great results by its

The Deputy Plenipotentiary in FEFD held video conference on the preparation of the infrastructure for the forthcoming meeting. VLADIVOSTOK, July 2, vladivostoktimes.com Alexander LEVINTAL, the Deputy Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation President in the Far Eastern Federal District, took part

By tradition, the Sakhalin Area Mission awarded over 10 prizes for "will to win".VLADIVOSTOK, July 3, vladivostoktimes.com The Sakhalin Area Mission on Hokkaido gave prizes to the participants of the All-Japan Russian Language Contest. VIII All-Japan Russian Language Contest at