Gaidar goes from strength to strength

For the 6th consecutive year, The Gaidar Forum took place in Moscow and attracted more experts, participants and journalists from around the globe than ever before. thinkRUSSIA finds out what this year had in store. The Gaidar Forum 2015 offered yet another exciting...
Monday, January 26, 2015
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International Green Week showcases Russian agricultural products

This week thinkRUSSIA follows the Russian participation at the agriculture exhibition International Green Week in Berlin.   What is IGW? Each year the world’s largest agriculture trade fair, International Green Week (IGW), is held in Berlin bringing...
Monday, January 26, 2015
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Leviathan enjoys Golden Globe success

For the first time in 50 years, a Russian film has won the Golden Globe for best foreign language film. thinkRUSSIA invites you to learn more about award-winning movie Leviathan. A Russian drama film, Leviathan has won the Golden Globe for the best foreign language...
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
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Why the Hermitage is a must-see museum

Sprawling over 400,000 square feet --100,000 of which is dedicated to museum galleries -- the State Hermitage in St. Petersburg is one of the top museums in the world. With more than 2,000 reviews and an average rating of 5 out of 5 on TripAdvisor, the Hermitage ranks...
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Russia to invest in smart grid electrical infrastructure

As the world’s third largest consumer of energy, Russia has announced plans to modernize its energy infrastructure, expanding its use of the smart grid electrical framework to make its energy transmission more efficient and less wasteful. Smart grid...
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Russia’s contribution to a more sustainable fishery industry

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Gaidar goes from strength to strength

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For the 6th consecutive year, The Gaidar Forum took place in Moscow and attracted more experts, participants and journalists from around the globe than ever before. thinkRUSSIA...

International Green Week showcases Russian agricultural products

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Leviathan enjoys Golden Globe success

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Why the Hermitage is a must-see museum

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Skolkovo Foundation advisor on the startup environment in Russia

thinkRUSSIA speaks to Pekka Viljakainen, advisor to the President of the Skolkovo Foundation, on the exciting innovations and upcoming startups in Russia during the St. Petersburg International