March 30th, 2010
MOSCOW—Still emerging from a battering during the global financial crisis, Russia’s path can lead to either anti-corruption reforms or a continuation of flawed policies that hamper its development. (more)
March 2nd, 2010
After a dismal showing at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev expects a different result when Russia hosts the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. On Monday, March 1, 2010, Medvedev mandated that Russian Olympic officials quit or be fired due to placing 11th in the medals table and earning only three golds. Russia’s performance paled in comparison to the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, where Russia placed fifth with 22 medals, eight of which were gold. (more)
