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The Washington Post: "Reset 2.0"

Details: 17 October 2011

In a recent article, Kathy Lally, Moscow bureau chief for the Washington Post, gave a detailed account of U.S. [Department of State] officials visiting Russia. During this trip, it was revealed that the next stage of the “reset” policy would focus on human rights.

Details: Nation

Rediscovering Russian America

Details: 19 October 2011; W.P. Norton

The new intercontinental class of "Global Russians" and TV's sexy "Russian Dolls" are the faces of a culture on the rise across America. But to some who speak it here, keeping Russian alive matters more than any clash of cultures, writes W.P. Norton.

Details: World

Michael McFaul Appointed U.S. Ambassador to Russia

Details: 14 October 2011

On October 12, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee held the confirmation hearing for Michael McFaul, selected by President Obama for the position of U.S. ambassador to Russia. According to McFaul, his move to Moscow would not affect the “reset” policy.

Details: Nation

Artist from the Land of the Absurd

Details: 08 October 2011

This past September, a new exhibition of political works by the absurdist artist Konstantin Latyshev went on display at Aidan Salakhova’s Moscow art gallery.

Details: Law

Prof. Ekaterina Mishina: Sapienti Sat (A Word to the Wise is Enough)

Details: 05 October 2011; Ekaterina Mishina

A lone voice in the wilderness: On the first anniversary of the discussion of the “Kiev recommendations on Judicial Independence in Eastern Europe, South Caucasus and central Asia”

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