Putin urges cooperation with US, defends handling of economy
Vladimir Putin called for greater anti-terror cooperation with the US and defended his economic policies against a background of rising discontent, in the first nationwide phone-in of his new Kremlin term.
Putin holds first nationwide phone-in of new Kremlin term
Vladimir Putin holds his first nationwide phone-in with Russians since he returned to the Kremlin for a third term against the background of protests.
Bekmambetov named most commercially successful filmmaker in Russia
Timur Bekmambetov’s films have earned about $140 million in Russian film distribution industry.
US 'pinged' when Boston suspect flew to Russia
US lawmakers learned Tuesday that security monitors "pinged" when a Boston bombing suspect flew to Russia last year, as concerns grew about possible intelligence sharing failures.
Kazakhstan introducing restrictions on petrol imports from Russia
The reasons behind the decision are excessive backlog of petrol at Kazakhstan-based oil refineries and the need to channel more crude to Kazakhstan-based refineries rather than to Russia.
Russian drone crashes in Atyrau oblast
A Russian military drone crashed not far from Balkuduk village in Atyrau oblast.
Obama, Putin cooperate on terror after Boston bombings
US President Barack Obama spoke to President Vladimir Putin on Friday and thanked him for Russia's anti-terror help after bomb attacks in Boston blamed on two men of Chechen origin.
Kazakhstan allows import of 12 million tons of bottom ash wastes from Russia
Kazakhstan government allowed Russia’s Troitsk regional power station to export over 12 million tons of bottom ash wastes for dumping in Kostanay oblast.
Kazakhstan designer presents glamorous military collection
Zholdasbek impressed the audience with his dresses combined with green jackets and sophisticated headwear, decorated with mirrors and gems.
Skiing: Kazakhstan skiers plan to gain 12-14 spots to Sochi Olympic Games
In the 2012-2013 season Kazakhstan skiers showed that they “have good chances to perform successfully” in the forthcoming Olympics.
Trial of Putin foe begins, swiftly adjourned
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny Wednesday went on trial on charges he says were ordered by President Vladimir Putin but the process was swiftly adjourned to allow the defence more time to prepare.
Kazakhstan pianist made it into semifinal of Ukrainian Talents Show
The musician performed Rimskiy-Korsakov’s Flight of the Bumblebee that is known for its fast tempo playing two instruments at the same time.
Kazakhstan Fashion Week applauds Kazakhstan designer LaRiya
Eight fashion designers, including two foreigners, demonstrated their collections on the first day of the Kazakhstan Fashion Week.
Kazakhstan and Russia to jointly produce harvesters
Kazakhstan plans to produce combine harvesters jointly with Russian partners.
Four young designers debut at Kazakhstan Fashion Week
Kazakhstan Fashion Week, biggest Central Asian fashion event - autumn-winter 2013/2014 season, is held in Almaty on April 15-17.
Russia puts Putin critic Navalny on trial
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny goes on trial Wednesday on embezzlement charges carrying a maximum 10-year jail term.
Russia hits 18 US officials with tit-for-tat entry ban
Russia on Saturday published its own blacklist of US officials banned from entering the country in retaliation for Washington's move Friday to name 18 Russians who allegedly committed human rights abuses.
US-Russia reset on 'pause': US general
A "reset" in US-Russia relations is now on pause and Moscow likely will be "the primary actor of regional concern".
Putin unveils $50 bn drive for Russian space supremacy
President Vladimir Putin unveiled a new $50 billion drive for Russia to preserve its status as a top space power, including the construction of a brand new cosmodrome.
Kazakhstan to continue space cooperation with Russia at Baikonur even beyond 2050: KazKosmos National Space Agency
Tengrinews.kz reported earlier, citing Russia’s Izvestia, that Russia may bring its operations at the Baikonur cosmodrome close to zero as early as by 2020.