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Assassinations - archive
:: Denial of Medical Care Common Blackmail Practice in Russian Prisons
By Peter Fedynsky, from Voice of America; JRL #2009-211, Nov. 18, 2009.
:: Russian authorities to probe 'suspicious' death of Western asset fund's lawyer
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-211, Nov. 18, 2009.
:: Death of Hermitage Lawyer in Russian Prison
From Katie Fisher; JRL #2009-210, Nov. 17, 2009.
:: List of journalists killed in Russia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
From John Crowfoot; JRL #2009-204, Nov. 9, 2009.

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Law, Crime, Corruption - archive
:: Ban on death penalty should be followed by ban on abortion - Russian Patriarchate
From Interfax; JRL #2009-212, Nov. 19, 2009.
:: Russia Leads the World in Economic Crime, Report Says
By Alex Anishyuk, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-212, Nov. 19, 2009.
:: Report: Anti-Graft Drive Mostly Talk
By Alexander Bratersky, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-211, Nov. 18, 2009.
:: Death of Hermitage Lawyer in Russian Prison
From Katie Fisher; JRL #2009-210, Nov. 17, 2009.
:: Philosophers brawl in downtown Moscow
From Interfax; JRL #2009-209, Nov. 16, 2009.
:: Pros and cons of capital punishment
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-208, Nov. 13, 2009.
:: Investigators Slam State Corporations
By Peter France, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-206, Nov. 11, 2009.
:: Nurgaliyev in No Mood to Celebrate Police Day
By Nikolaus von Twickel, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-206, Nov. 11, 2009.
:: Hermitage YouTube Video on Russian Police Fraud
From Katie Fisher; JRL #2009-187, Oct. 12, 2009.
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Environment - archive
:: Warm Partners: Russia Has Good Reason to Fear Climate Change, But Clashes of Interest Make Agreement at Copenhagen Increasingly Unlikely
By Roland Oliphant, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-212, Nov. 19, 2009.

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Energy, Oil, Gas - archive
:: The Pied Piper: Much Delayed and With Political Problems Still Unresolved, Nabucco Looks Like an Increasingly Untenable Project
By Tom Balmforth, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-211, Nov. 18, 2009.
:: Russia Agrees to Warn EU of Future Gas Cuts
By Maria Antonova and Anatoly Medetsky; JRL #2009-210, Nov. 17, 2009.
:: Final details on South Stream gas pipeline
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-210, Nov. 17, 2009.

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Georgia - archive
:: Georgia Considers Opening its Border with Russia
By Giorgi Kvelashvili, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2009-205, Nov. 10, 2009.

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From Steven Ellis and Saylor Company (representatives of Georgian separatist governments); JRL #2009-205, Nov. 10, 2009.
:: Russia Casts a Wary Eye on Deepening U.S.-Georgia Cooperation
By Giorgi Kvelashvili, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2009-202, Nov. 4, 2009.

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Europe - archive
:: Russia's WTO accession may speed up partnership talks with EU
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-210, Nov. 18, 2009.
Russia Agrees to Warn EU of Future Gas Cuts
:: Moscow Faces a More Powerful EU
By Nikolaus von Twickel, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-210, Nov. 17, 2009.
:: Russia Agrees to Warn EU of Future Gas Cuts
By Maria Antonova and Anatoly Medetsky; JRL #2009-210, Nov. 17, 2009.

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Far East, China, Japan, Koreas - archive
:: Medvedev Looks for Lessons in Singapore
By Aaron Mulvihill, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-210, Nov. 17, 2009.
:: Medvedev Offers APEC Few Specifics
By Alex Anishyuk, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-209, Nov. 16, 2009.
:: Russian experts believe US-Chinese relations pose no threat
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-207, Nov. 12, 2009.

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Economic Crisis - archive
:: Russia's WTO accession may speed up partnership talks with EU
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-211, Nov. 18, 2009.
:: Where's the beef? Investors welcome President Medvedev's speech but see few specific reforms
By Ed Bentley, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-211, Nov. 18, 2009.
:: Medvedev Looks for Lessons in Singapore
By Aaron Mulvihill, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-210, Nov. 17, 2009.
:: Are state corporations bad?
By Ed Bentley, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-209, Nov. 16, 2009.
:: Medvedev Offers APEC Few Specifics
By Alex Anishyuk, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-209, Nov. 16, 2009.
:: State corporations have no future - Medvedev
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-207, Nov. 12, 2009.
:: Russia seeks to remove superlatives from ad campaigns
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-207, Nov. 12, 2009.

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History, Soviet Union - archive
:: Unearthing truth about Stalin: At Memorial, relatives of his victims finally learn the truth ­ but much is still buried
By Anna Arutunyan, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-210, Nov. 17, 2009.
:: Stalin's Many Funerals: In the West, the Debate on Russia’s Rehabilitation of Stalinism Is Highly Oversimplified Comment
By Dmitry Babich, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-210, Nov. 17, 2009.
:: Medvedev's Quasi-Modernization Hits the Wall
By Pavel K. Baev, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2009-205, Nov. 10, 2009.
:: Moscow Sends Mixed Signals on Berlin Wall
By Nikolaus von Twickel, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-204, Nov. 9, 2009.
:: Medvedev Speaks on Effects of Fall of Berlin Wall
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-204, Nov. 9, 2009.

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Nuclear, Missile Defense - archive
:: START I may be extended until new treaty is signed - Moscow
From Interfax; JRL #2009-209, Nov. 16, 2009.
:: New Russian-U.S. arms reduction treaty hampered by differences
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-207, Nov. 12, 2009.

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U.S.-Russian Relations - archive
:: Press Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on the APEC Summit and the President's Bilateral Meeting with President Medvedev
White House transcript; JRL #2009-209, Nov. 16, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Press Statements following Talks with President of the United States Barack Obama
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-209, Nov. 16, 2009.

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Education - archive
:: Philosophers brawl in downtown Moscow
From Interfax; JRL #2009-209, Nov. 16, 2009.

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Government, Putin Power - archive
:: Time Could Be Up For Russian Time Zones
By Gregory Feifer, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-208, Nov. 13, 2009.

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Public Health, Flu, AIDS, Alcohol, Tobacco - archive
:: Russian agency draws up blueprint for reducing alcohol consumption
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-207, Nov. 12, 2009.
:: Flu fear grips Moscow
By Nathan Toohey, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-205, Nov. 10, 2009.
:: Russian swine flu deaths rise to 14 - ministry
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-201, Nov. 3, 2009.

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Ukraine - archive
:: Russia, EU don't expect another gas conflict with Ukraine - Piebalgs
From Interfax; JRL #2009-209, Nov. 16, 2009.
:: Russia may modernize Ukrainian gas pipelines - energy minister
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-207, Nov. 12, 2009.
:: Yanukovych has highest rating among Ukrainian presidential candidates
From Interfax; JRL #2009-207, Nov. 12, 2009.
:: Yushchenko insists on Russian fleet's withdrawal from Ukraine in 2017
From Interfax; JRL #2009-206, Nov. 11, 2009.
:: Putin: Russia will reduce transit gas supplies if Ukraine starts siphoning gas
From Interfax; JRL #2009-206, Nov. 11, 2009.

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Regions - archive
:: Russian pundit sees Kremlin looking to replace old regional 'heavyweights'
From Interfax; JRL #2009-206, Nov. 11, 2009.

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Caucasus, Chechnya Tragedy - archive
:: SHEIK SAID ABU SAAD BURYATSKII: New Basaev of the Caucasus
By Gordon M. Hahn; JRL #2009-205, Nov. 10, 2009.

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Iran - archive
:: Russia-Iran Relations Balancing on Nuclear Issue
By Edward Yeranian, from Voice of America; JRL #2009-197, Oct. 27, 2009.

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Media, Internet -  archive
:: Yandex to Close List That Annoyed State
By Alexandra Odynova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-205, Nov. 10, 2009.
:: Database of translations from Russian
From Robert Chandler; JRL #2009-196, Oct. 26, 2009.

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Activists, Nonprofits - archive
:: Thinking small ­ to help those in need
By Andy Potts, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-205, Nov. 10, 2009.
:: Eurasia Foundation report on Civil Society Summit in Moscow
From Kristina Joss; JRL #2009-178, Sept. 25, 2009.
:: From Assistance to Engagement: U.S.-Russian Civil Society Relations
From Lucy Moore; JRL #2009-176, Sept. 23, 2009.

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Foreign Policy, Security - archive
:: New Book on Russia and its Review
From Anne Clunan; JRL #2009-204, Nov. 9, 2009.
:: Medvedev okays widened possible use of military force abroad
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-204, Nov. 9, 2009.

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Human Rights - archive
:: Russian human rights centre slams charges against historian, policeman
From Interfax; JRL #2009-204, Nov. 9, 2009.
:: Two rights organizations fear for their future over rent problems in Moscow
From Interfax; JRL #2009-204, Nov. 9, 2009.

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Opportunities - archive
:: Carnegie Moscow Global Policy Fellowships
From Samuel Greene; JRL #2009-203, Nov. 6, 2009.
:: New US government sponsored exchange program for young professionals
From Maria Mozgovaya; JRL #2009-198, Oct. 28, 2009.
:: [Nixon Center] Job posting
From Brooke Leonard; JRL #2009-195, Oct. 23, 2009.

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Life in Russia, Culture, Arts - archive
:: New Bolshoi Brings New Premieres, Hope
By Raymond Stults, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-201, Nov. 3, 2009.
:: Terrible tales: A big budget and a belting cast make “Tsar” the new star of Russian cinema
By Vladimir Kozlov, from The Moscow News; JRL 2009-201, Nov. 3, 2009.
:: Historical Buildings Fast Disappearing in Moscow
By Jessica Golloher, from Voice of America; JRL 2009-198, Oct. 28, 2009.

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CIS - archive
:: Working With Russia To Prevent Eurasian Collapse
By Andrei Tsygankov, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-200, Nov. 2, 2009.

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NATO - archive
:: Time to Take the Devil Out of NATO
By Michael Bohm, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-200, Nov. 2, 2009.

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Central Asia - archive
:: Russian foreign minister warns against 'endless' US presence in Afghanistan
From Interfax; JRL #2009-198, Oct. 28, 2009. 
:: U.S., Georgia begin joint military drills on Monday
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-197, Oct. 27, 2009. 

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YUKOS, Khodorkovsky - archive
:: Poll reveals lack of interest in trial of former Yukos boss
From Interfax; JRL #2009-197, Oct. 27, 2009.

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Events, Calls for Papers - archive
:: ASN 2010 Call for Papers (Deadline Reminder: 4 November 2009)
From Dominique Arel; JRL #2009-196, Oct. 26, 2009.
:: Conference in Washington: DOING BUSINESS WITH RUSSIA [Nov. 9, 2009]
From eurasiamail@aol.com; JRL #2009-187, Oct. 12, 2009.
:: CALL FOR PAPERS: Graduate Student Symposium on Ukraine, January 21-23, 2010
From Larysa Iarovenko; JRL 2009-186, Oct. 7, 2009.

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Olympics, Sports - archive
:: Kremlin: State, Sports Don’t Mix
By Alexandra Odynova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-196, Oct. 26, 2009.
:: Make or break for Russia [re: World Cup]
By Andy Potts, from The Moscow News; JRL 2009-185, Oct. 6, 2009.
:: U.S. offers to help Russia in 2014 Winter Olympics preparation
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-184, Oct. 5, 2009.

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Science - archive
:: Cash-Strapped Russian Science Looks To Government Support
By Kevin O'Flynn, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-193, Oct. 20, 2009.

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Population Disaster - archive
:: Russia: Ominous Demographics
By Ben Judah, from (Swiss government-funded) International Relations and Security Network, ISN Security Watch; JRL #2009-185, Oct. 6, 2009.
:: Mini baby boom won’t end crisis
By Anna Arutunyan, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-185, Oct. 6, 2009.

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Military, Military Justice - archive
:: Bi-Annual Draft Begins in the Russian Military
By Roger McDermott, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL 2009-186, Oct. 7, 2009.
:: Have Russia’s Dirty Generals Turned On Shamanov?
By Mark Galeotti, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL 2009-181, Sept. 30, 2009.

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Religion - archive
:: Patriarch Kirill, Pope Benedict not to meet yet - Russian Orthodox Church
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-186, Oct. 7, 2009.

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Race, Extremism, Xenophobia - archive
:: Ethnic crimes in Russia down on last year - rights campaigners
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-185, Oct. 6, 2009.

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[click on graphic to
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:: Russian MP refuses to apologize to Estonia over cyber attacks
From Interfax; JRL #2009-181, Sept. 30, 2009.

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G-8, G-20 - archive
:: [Medvedev] News Conference following G20 Summit
Kremlin transcript; JRL 2009-178, Sept. 28, 2009.
:: Russia to Play Supporting Role at G20 Summit
By Alex Anishyuk, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-178, Sept. 25, 2009.
:: Russia's diminishing role in G20 calls for new allies, say pundits
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-179, Sept. 28, 2009.

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Terrorism - archive
:: U.S. Cargo Transit Through Russia to Afghanistan Contributes to Anti-terror Fight - Beyrle
From Interfax; JRL #2009-170, Sept. 14, 2009.

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Security Services, Intel, Spy Allegations - archive
:: On the Tenth Anniversary of the Apartment Block Bombings in Russia, Conde Nast Offers the World a Lesson on the Drawbacks of Self-Censorship
By Roland Oliphant, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-168, Sept. 10, 2009.
:: Russians do not believe 1999 blasts were orchestrated by secret services - poll
From Interfax; JRL 2009-168, Sept. 10, 2009.
:: Mystery Hangs Over ‘Black September’ Blasts
By Nikolaus von Twickel, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-168, Sept. 10, 2009.
The Truth Russians Can’t Know
:: Snooping Decree Declared Illegal
By Natalya Krainova, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-166, Sept. 7, 2009.
:: Security Services Step Up Snooping
By Natalya Krainova, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-165, Sept. 4, 2009.
:: FSB to patrol 'Abkhaz waters'
From Interfax; JRL 2009-161, Aug. 31, 2009.

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Arms Trade - archive
:: Russia confirms talks on arms deliveries to Saudi Arabia
By Nile Gardiner and Sally McNamara, from heritage.org; JRL #2009-164, Sept. 3, 2009.

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Moldova - archive
:: Moldova Enters Post-Voronin Era -- Or Maybe Not
From Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-164, Sept. 4, 2009.

[image copyright (c) 2009. RFE/RL, Inc. Reprinted with the permission of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington DC 20036]

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Poland
:: Poles divided over Putin's message
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-164, Sept. 3, 2009.
:: Russia Vows Uninterrupted Oil And Gas Supplies to Poland - Putin
From Interfax; JRL 2009-163, Sept. 2, 2009.
:: Russia, Poland to create joint centers to study Katyn tragedy - Tusk
From Interfax; JRL 2009-162, Sept. 1, 2009. 

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Yeltsin - archive
:: Review of Timothy Colton, “Yeltsin: A Life”
From Peter Reddaway; JRL #2009-162, Sept. 1, 2009.

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Belarus - archive
:: Lukashenko Plays Coy With Kremlin
By Nikolaus von Twickel, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-160, Aug. 28, 2009.

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Transdniester
:: No End Of Frozen Conflict In Moldova's Transdniester
By Gregory Feifer, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-154, Aug. 19, 2009.

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JRL Research & Analytical Supplement - archive
RAS #44 ~ November 2008
FEATURE: VLADISLAV BUGERA: PORTRAIT OF A POST-MARXIST THINKER: Introduction :: My interview with Bugera :: Interview: The Rarity of Love :: Interview: The Great Bluff :: ECONOMY: Russia and the world financial crisis :: Improving energy efficiency :: POLITICS: Tandemocracy :: Hostel evictions :: HISTORY: JEWS AND CHRISTIANS UNDER LATE TSARISM: The Pale of Jewish Settlement :: Rozanov on Judaism

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