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The Russian Navy comprises the Northern Fleet, the Russian Pacific Fleet, the Russian Black Sea Fleet, the Russian Baltic Fleet and the Russian Caspian Flotilla.
RIA Novosti presents a virtual tour, consisting of three spherical panoramic images showing the Church of the Intercession surrounded by the waters of the Nerl River, when the illusion is created that the building is floating in the air.
The United States has claimed that chemical weapons have been used in the civil war in Syria. In a recent phone conversation, US President Barack Obama voiced his concerns over Syria’s chemical weapons to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Syria remains one of the states which has not signed the chemical weapons convention. Damascus has denied reports alleging its forces used chemical weapons in its internal conflict.
On April 25, Vladimir Putin held his 11th national question and answer session. The sessions have been held annually since 2001, with the exception of 2004 and 2012.
Based on prices for 95-octane gasoline (in Russia, 95-octane or higher) at the beginning of the II quarter of 2013
Most earthquakes are caused by natural tectonic processes, such as movements of the crust, its shifts and faults
Oil and gas extraction methods and equipment are chosen based on many factors
North Korea has redeployed missiles to the country’s eastern coast and said that it is ready to launch a “merciless” attack on the United States. This infographics shows how far North Korea’s missile systems can reach.
The word “monarchy” means “absolute rule,” but little of this type of power exists in the modern world
The North Korean army has said that it is ready to launch a “merciless” attack on the United States, including possible nuclear strikes.
The sixth annual World Autism Awareness Day has been celebrated this week. Every year, autism organizations around the world mark the day with fundraising and awareness-raising events.
On 29 August 1699 Peter the Great issued the first decree ordering Russians to transition from the traditional dress code to a more European style.
April Fools’ jokes have become an international tradition, though they do vary from country to country
Major social networking websites compared in terms of their dominance in specific countries, the share of local audiences and number of accounts
In one form or another, the battle over Internet freedom is being fought in virtually every country
The global Earth Hour campaign will begin on Saturday, March 23, at 8.30 p.m. local time.
A significant percentage of global water consumption is used for food production.
The rating of countries with oil and gas reserves per capita of the population
In 2013, Russia celebrates the 400th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty. The Romanovs rose to power when a national assembly elected 16-year-old Mikhail Romanov as Russian tsar in March 1613.