Why Putin is making big plans for the Russian Far East

12 November 2021 Dmitry Shlapentokh In September, Vladimir Putin gave a speech in the Russian Far East, promising expansive development of the region, including the creation of new cities, and enhanced economic and educational opportunities. The president claimed that development of the … Continue reading

Nicholas II is Russia’s most popular historical figure

  Nicholas II, Stalin and Lenin top popularity rating of Russian historical figures by Paul Gilbert Recent poll shows Nicholas II as the most popular figure in the 20th century Russian history Note: this article has been edited and updated with … Continue reading

Favorite 100th anniversary of the death of the last Russian Tsar

The End of Tsars: What if the Romanov’s weren’t murdered? AMI Newswire by Kathryn Colucci July 17th will mark exactly a century since Tsar Nicholas II, his wife Alexandra and their children were murdered by the Bolsheviks. While that act … Continue reading

CAN LAVROV’S VISIT TO TOKYO BECOME PRELUDE TO PEACE TREATY WITH JAPAN?

CAN LAVROV’S VISIT TO TOKYO BECOME PRELUDE TO PEACE TREATY WITH JAPAN? © 2018 Nicolas Datiche/Pool Photo via AP Nobuo Shimotomai The years 2018-2020 may become the turning point for Northeast Asia, where Russia and Japan will play no less … Continue reading

Japan lauds Vladimir Putin’s victory as part of Russo-Japanese diplomacy

NATIONAL / POLITICS Japan lauds Vladimir Putin’s victory as isle row anchors Russo-Japanese diplomacy BY DAISUKE KIKUCHI STAFF WRITER The government on Monday welcomed the re-election of Russian President Vladimir Putin and pledged to continue talks with Moscow on settling a long-standing territorial … Continue reading

The Remains of the Romanovs

Red Century Exploring the history and legacy of Communism, 100 years after the Russian Revolution. The Opinion Pages The Remains of the Romanovs  The Russian Imperial family with army officers outside the Catherine Palace.CreditFine Art Images/Heritage Images/Getty Images The Russian … Continue reading

Russia claims it can wipe out whole US Navy without firing a shot

Russia claims it can wipe out whole US Navy without firing a shot and has already paralysed American destroyer Russia has claimed it can wipe out the whole of the US Navy at the flick of a switch – and … Continue reading

U.S.-Russia relationship has been testy, not special

Can Donald Trump handle diplomacy the way Theodore Roosevelt did? HOT AND COLD Todd Culbertson column: U.S.-Russia relationship has been testy, not special Todd Culbertson THE ASSOCIATED PRESS In December 1988, President-elect George Bush, President Ronald Reagan, and Soviet President … Continue reading

28% of Russians want a return of the monarchy

New Poll Shows 28% of Russians Support Restoration of Monarchy Topic: Russian Monarchy This article has been revised and edited from its original by Paul Gilbert, Founder of Royal Russia © 2017   Despite more than 70 years of Communist … Continue reading