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Rap is now mainstream in Russia. The sound is everywhere: in clubs, on the radio and in stores. But despite a culture of speaking out on issues in the West, why do many rappers in Russia avoid talking about the country’s big problems?
Marco Werman visited Russia for the first time earlier this year. In Moscow, he saw the careful editing of Soviet history and the rise of Western commercialism.
In a rare U-turn, anti-corruption journalist Ivan Golunov was released from house arrest Tuesday. Many say his detention under charges of alleged drug peddling was retaliation for his investigative anti-corruption reporting.
Anti-corruption journalist Ivan Golunov was arrested on what many are saying is trumped up charges in retaliation for his investigative work. It has sparked an outpouring of support within Russia and internationally.
In response to the arrest of journalist Ivan Golunov, investigative news outlet Meduza has opened access to his reports. This is Golunov's 2017 report on the sophistication of Russia's system of criminalizing journalism and what this could mean for the future of media within the country.
Mueller’s team focused on evidence of criminal conspiracy, not collusion. The report indicates “numerous links” between the Trump campaign and Russia that may still look like collusion to a layperson.
A redacted version of Special Counsel Robert Muller's report on Russia's role in the 2016 US presidential election and whether President Donald Trump's campaign conspired with Moscow is set to be released today. Here's a timeline of important events during that investigation.
Official Russian response to the Mueller findings has been scornful. Today, most Russian media outlets are holding up the Mueller story as just another example of American dysfunction.
The answer to today's Geo Quiz is Moscow. The city is home to the Danilov Monastery - the headquarters of the Russian Orthodox church. The World's Elizabeth Ross reports that the historic bronze bells that have hung in a tower at Harvard University for nearly 80 years are ringing for the last time today at commencement. They'll be making their way back to their original home at the monastery.
We're calling today's Geo Quiz a "Geo-political Quiz." Anchor Marco Werman gets questions and answers from Carolyn O'Hara, senior editor at Foreign Policy magazine.
An irreverent English-language newspaper is forced to close its doors in Moscow, as Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Mark Ames, the editor of "The Exile."
The World's Alex Gallafent looks at the state of Russia's justice and prison system, in the wake of the death of dissident writer Alexander Solzhenitsyn.
The World's Matthew Bell reports on today's fighting between Georgian and Russian military forces in the region of South Ossetia, where U.S. officials are calling for restraint.
The fighting in Georgia marks a new downturn in US-Russian relations, and the Bush administration is calling for an immediate ceasefire, but as The World's Matthew Bell reports, Washington's leverage is limited.
Russia may have violated an EU-brokered truce aimed at ending the six-day conflict with Georgia, and there were reports that Russian tanks rolled into the Georgian city of Gori, as Lisa Mullins gets the latest from the BBC's Gabriel Gatehouse.
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Business, Economics and Jobs
Australia's gold coast
The World
May 09, 2008
Phil Mercer reports that wealthy Russians are snapping up luxury real estate on Australia's Gold Coast.
Arts, Culture & Media
Geo answer
The World
June 05, 2008
The answer to today's Geo Quiz is Moscow. The city is home to the Danilov Monastery - the headquarters of the Russian Orthodox church. The World's Elizabeth Ross reports that the historic bronze bells that have hung in a tower at Harvard University for nearly 80 years are ringing for the last time today at commencement. They'll be making their way back to their original home at the monastery.
Geo quiz and answer
The World
June 06, 2008
We're calling today's Geo Quiz a "Geo-political Quiz." Anchor Marco Werman gets questions and answers from Carolyn O'Hara, senior editor at Foreign Policy magazine.
Conflict & Justice
English-language newspaper closes in Moscow
The World
June 19, 2008
An irreverent English-language newspaper is forced to close its doors in Moscow, as Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Mark Ames, the editor of "The Exile."
Conflict & Justice
Russia's penal system after Solzhenitsyn
The World
August 04, 2008
The World's Alex Gallafent looks at the state of Russia's justice and prison system, in the wake of the death of dissident writer Alexander Solzhenitsyn.
Fighting between Russia and Georgia
The World
August 08, 2008
The World's Matthew Bell reports on today's fighting between Georgian and Russian military forces in the region of South Ossetia, where U.S. officials are calling for restraint.
Global Politics
U.S. calls for Georgia-Russia cease-fire
The World
August 11, 2008
The fighting in Georgia marks a new downturn in US-Russian relations, and the Bush administration is calling for an immediate ceasefire, but as The World's Matthew Bell reports, Washington's leverage is limited.
Conflict & Justice
Journalist with Russian TV speaks out
The World
August 12, 2008
Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with journalist William Dunbar in the Georgian capital, Tbilisi.
Global Politics
Update on the Russia-Georgia conflict
The World
August 13, 2008
Russia may have violated an EU-brokered truce aimed at ending the six-day conflict with Georgia, and there were reports that Russian tanks rolled into the Georgian city of Gori, as Lisa Mullins gets the latest from the BBC's Gabriel Gatehouse.
Global Politics
Implications for Russia
The World
August 14, 2008
The World's Katy Clark reports on the possible repercussions facing Russia for its military intervention in Georgia.