Alexey Botyan, aka Leo and Major Whirlwind
Day of Military Intelligence was once again celebrated on November 5 in Russia. This date was established by President Vladimir Putin’s decree issued on May 31, 2006.
Archive for 2020
Months of 2020
Telegraph Sheds Light on Grounds for Rumors on Putin's «Illness»
It seems that the Russian President has really squandered his former enthusiasm and has also lost confidence and influence over the government, the British news analyst Mark Galeotti said in a recent...
Was Battleship Novorossiysk’s Explosion Accident or Terrorist Attack?
On October 29, 1955, 65 years ago, the Soviet battleship Novorossiysk exploded in the Sevastopol Bay. As a result, 604 sailors were killed. The cause of the accident remains unknown even now.
Putin’s Colossal Defeat, Political Scientist Says on US Elections
The U.S. presidential race in 2020 was something akin to the election held four years ago when the victory went to republican billionaire Donald Trump.
Designer is Praised by Roar of Aircraft
On October 27th, Genrikh Novozhilov would have celebrated 95the anniversary. He was one of a brilliant assemblage of legendary Russian aircraft constructors who brought glory to the country. In 1948,...
Robofest Going Online
Volnoe Delo Foundation established by Russian businessman Oleg Deripaska, has opened XII Robofest, Europe's largest festival of research and technological creativity of school and university...
China Puts Freeze on Fish Supplies From Russia
COVID-19 pandemic has put into jeopardy the exports of Russian fish to China. However, many experts believe that the onset of the novel coronavirus infection was only an official reason for limiting...
Russian “gay Lobby” Might Make Putin Tolerant to Tikhanovskaya and Opposition, Says Political Scientist
“Compromise has to be found,” Belkovsky said. “Chances are gay lobby will also play an important mediating role in this situation. It has quite a lot of power and influence [all over the world,]...
Russian Pensioners’ Poverty is Embodied in Constitution
Apparently, the Russians have not realized yet what amendments to the Constitution they voted for last summer. However, as soon as these changes become reality, people will understand them.
Officials and Oligarchs are Growing Stout, Says CPRF Leader
Recently, some political scientists have discussed the emblematic results of a survey conducted by the Romir holding company and the rating of Russians’ trust in a number of politicians and media...
Jumping the Gun?
Russia’s Ministry of Transport decided to celebrate the half-centenary anniversary of the country's joining the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in a very peculiar manner.
GAZ is Creating LCV Market for Electric Vehicles
Russia’s Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ,) a Russian automotive manufacturer located in Nizhny Novgorod, has launched pre-production of the GAZelle e-NN commercial electric vehicle. The question is why,...
Vladimir Putin is Leaving Supreme Power, Says Political Expert
In recent years, the transit of power in Russia or extension of Vladimir Putin's term of office is one of the most popular subjects for a huge number of political scientists. It should be said that...
Russians Might Have to Open Their Wallets Wide, Experts Say on Mishustin Government’s Tax Initiatives
Information that the Russian authorities are going to once again dive into the pocket of an average citizen became known after the first reports on new tax initiatives of Mikhail Mishustin's...
Khrushchev Surprised World With His Speech and His Shoe at UN Assembly
On October 12, 1960, Nikita Khrushchev, First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, delivered a speech at the 15th session of the General Assembly of the UN, which was held in New...
Betrayal of Port Arthur
On October 13, 1954 Nikita Khrushchev, First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, surrendered the oldest and most important Soviet military base in the Pacific without a fight. It is...
Who is Clipping Wings of Russian Aviation Industry?
It has been a long time since one might notice that some blunders made by the Russian officials suggest they live in a faraway land, conceived by their imagination. Recall the classic statement by...
Fight for Right to Become Putin's Successor Begins, Says Political Expert
“This even looks like a squabble, not a political fight,” said Valery Solovey. “The competition for the right to take over Putin's powers has already started. It is taking place right now. In total,...
Russians Might be Deprived of Their Pensions, says Russian Economist
In the past, the Russian authorities have made every effort to persuade residents that freezing their pension savings was only a forced and temporary measure and it would be abolished a bit later....
In January Many Russians Might Stay Without Lighting and Hot Water, Says Media
According to Natalia Chernysheva, the head of the People's Control Committee, the amount of the total debt of the Russian residents for the consumed public utility services is underestimated. She...