Regional Cities Outperform Moscow on Housing Investments

It would be better to invest in housing in Ekaterinburg, Kazan or Tomsk than in Moscow - researchers at Penny Lane Realty.

New Migration Rules to Be Eased

New registration rules for expatriates are intended to reduce bureaucracy, and the government is working on more reforms to bring conditions for foreign employees in the country in line with Europe.

Russia's Glonass Smartphones Coming in April

The government is now looking into introducing a 25 percent fee on GPS-only compatible equipment.

New Law Can Spark "Gold Fever" in Russia

Gold-mining tours in the Urals can prove to be a fine way of turning abandoned gold mines to profit.

Investors Glimpse Russia's Titanium Valley

More than 60 international & Russian firms has already confirmed their intention to join the project.

Caviar Exports Resume After 9 Years

The Federal Fisheries Agency hopes that canceling the ban will reduce wild sturgeon poaching in the Black Sea.

Wishing Vodka an Unhappy Birthday

Alcohol has been dubbed Russia's top problem for ages, and finally has been target on the legal level.

World Cup Highlights Russia's Need for Speed

Moscow, St.Petersburg, Ekaterinburg and other 1o World Cup venues to be connected with high-speed train links.

Russian Beer Set to Be Classed as Alcohol at Last

The government proposes adding beer to the menu of officially recognised alcoholic drinks.

Foreigners Barred From Purchasing Border Land

The decree lists 380 border areas in 48 regions where foreign individuals and companies are not allowed to buy land.

Ekaterinburg's Iset Tower to Be Constructed upon Schedule

The tower is the part of the Ekaterinburg City business complex.

Russian Tourism Market Attracts Big Players on Growth Prospects

Russia will become the top European tourist market within the next ten years - opinion.

Firming Rouble to Push into New Year

The Russian ruble hit a ten week high in late December.

Stay in Touch in the Skies

Mobile phones will be active during flights on Russia's biggest airline.

Real Life MBA for the Emerging Market

For Western students, the course means dealing with the bureaucracy and corruption that come with doing business in emerging markets.

Aeroflot Orders 16 Boeing 777 Jets

Aeroflot ordered 22 of the 290-seat Dreamliners three years ago, but Boeing has repeatedly delayed delivery.

Unique Stadium on the Borderline between Europe and Asia

Being on the tentative list of Russian cities that host games, Ekaterinburg boasts a unique geographical position.

Trans-Siberian Railway to Expand as Infrastructure Continues to Turn East

As Russia seeks to take further advantage of Asian markets, Russian Railways anticipates an expansion of rail lines in Siberia.

Pepsi to Acquire Russia's Wimm-Bill-Dann

The agreement reached with PepsiCo is a historic one for both our company and our country - opinion.

Russian Govt. Bans Foreigners from Working as Salespeople at Retail Outlets

Russian residents have often complained that nationals of impoverished former Soviet republics arrive in the country in big numbers and take jobs.

Facebook Is Gaining Friends Among Russians

But local social networks remain more popular in Russia.

Vodka "Cures Common Cold" Ad Lands Russian Company in Hot Water

Is vodka a "health improving product" for Russians?

For Bank, Bruce Willis Is Better Than Cabbage

This summer Trust Bank had to cancel its last marketing campaign that used cabbage - Russian slang for cash - as a symbol.

Advertise in Russian or Pay Penalty

Registered trademarks, like "Pizza Hut", can be in English, but "pizzeria" can't - officials.