The troubled Bolshoi Theater took another blow this week when its musical director and chief conductor, Alexander Vedernikov, announced that he was standing down from his post, criticising the increased role of bureaucrats in the running of the theatre and

The much awaited summit between U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev set a new up-beat tempo in relations, and both sides are now looking to the future. But while a clear line has been drawn under the

Celebrities in wheelchairs took to the streets of Moscow at the beginning of this month to raise awareness about the difficulties facing disabled people. The playful and at times humorous event provoked strong reactions in various parts of Russian society.

Natalia Estemirova was a human rights defender, a Chechen, a mother and, according to her friends, a romantic. She was also absolutely crucial to the activities of human rights organizations and journalists in Chechnya, positioning herself as a representative for

One of Moscow's most active markets has been shut down in a bid to fight its criminal trade. But despite an understandable motive, the move has left tens of thousands of people unemployed - a staggering 100,000, according to the

A row between the OSCE and Russian parliamentarians over historical memory has been marked by criminally sloppy thinking on both sides. Clumsy attempts to equate Stalin's crimes with those of Nazi Germany commit the fallacy of comparing one man -

Just before he left for his visit to Moscow last week, U.S. President Barack Obama stirred controversy in the Russian press by describing Prime Minister Vladimir Putin as a man with one foot in the past. For many that seemed

This year the annual youth camp at Lake Seliger was organized by the state, and thrown open to non-Nashi participants. It did not live up to the lurid expectations of its critics, and at its best was everything it was

Following the Russian-U.S. reset, a new American policy institute has opened in Kiev to dissuade Ukraine from its bid to Join NATO. Its fellows argue that Ukrainian NATO membership would be bad for both the United States and Ukraine. But

Andrei Gromyko and I were sometimes adversaries and sometimes partners. I had enormous respect for his competence, for his dedication. And with the passage of time I developed great affection for him. He was a man who was always prepared,

The vessel took part in two circumnavigations and has many achievements. VLADIVOSTOK, July 4, vladivostoktimes.com The sailing vessel "Pallada" celebrates its 20th anniversary on July 4. The crew meets its anniversary at sea, now the vessel on its way to

Deputies are to examine almost 50 items on July 15. VLADIVOSTOK, July 9, vladivotoktimes.com The Council of the Legislative Assembly has confirmed an agenda of July session of the Primorye Parliament. Deputies are to examine almost 50 items on July

The fair will take place in the new shopping center. VLADIVOSTOK, July 9, vladivostoktimes.com The International Consumer Goods Fair is to be held in Heikhe, China on July 16-20. The fair will take place in the new shopping center and

All main Vladivostok movie theatres will become the Festival grounds. VLADIVOSTOK, July 9, vladivostoktimes.com Over 100 thousand Primorye residents will participate in the events of the VII International Film Festival "Pacific Meridian;" it was announced at the regular session of

The first passengers departed for Korea and Japan by new ferry. VLADIVOSTOK, July 7, vladivostoktimes.com The first passengers of the ferry "Eastern Dream" departed for Korea and Japan. New cargo-and-passenger line opened yesterday, on July 6. Today in the afternoon

The memorial will become a local symbol of family and marriage. VLADIVOSTOK, July 8, vladivostoktimes.com The first stone was laid down at the place of future construction of the monument to St. Pyotr and Fevroniya, who are regarded as a

The guests and residents of Vladivostok had a chance to enjoy the rock groups' concert for some hours. VLADIVOSTOK, July 6, vladivostoktimes.com The festive events including the rock concert of local groups was held on July 4 in the Vladivostok

Capacity of the port will allow to accept to 50mln oil a year. VLADIVOSTOK, July 7, vladivostoktimes.com Construction of the specialized sea oil-loading port finishes in Kozmino Bay. It is situated in the end point of the pipeline system "Eastern

One of cities of this district - Hunchun - have been competing with Suifenhe for Primorye residents for several years. VLADIVOSTOK, July 8, vladivostoktimes.com Presentation of Yanbian Korean autonomous prefecture (PRC) is to be held in Vladivostok. Over 100 representatives

YAMADA Jun has arrived in Magadan. VLADIVOSTOK, July 9, vladivostoktimes.com The Magadan Region Governor Nikolai DUDOV held a meeting with the Consul General of Japan in Vladivostok. The Consul General YAMADA Jun has arrived in Magadan. Prospects of development of