Anger in Russia as Pussy Riot jailed
August 18th, 2012 - 7:48 am ICT by IANS
Moscow Aug 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Anti-Putin punks Pussy Riot were sentenced to two years each Friday over a protest in Moscow, sparking anger among their supporters.Judge Marina Syrova ruled ... Read more...
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Putin’s birthday triggers Twitter flash mob
October 8th, 2011 - 5:33 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Oct 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, who celebrated his 59th birthday Friday, caused a Twitter flash mob with a hashtag devoted to his birthday topping the ... Read more...
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Painting by Vladimir Putin fetches PS750k in charity auction
January 19th, 2009 - 5:34 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 19 (ANI): A picture sketched by Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has fetched a record 37 million roubles (750,000 pounds) at a charity auction in his hometown of St ... Read more...
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Macho Vladimir Putin turns painter for charity auction
January 15th, 2009 - 6:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 15 (ANI): Vladimir Putin has a reputation for being something of a tough man, but now the Russian Prime Minister has shown his softer side by turning his hand ... Read more...
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