News tagged with dmitry medvedev

Illegal toxic waste dump sparks anger in Russia

Russian authorities on Wednesday announced plans to clean up more than 160 tonnes of highly toxic waste that was illegally dumped close to a town after outraged residents appealed to the Kremlin.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

YouTube to broadcast Bolshoi reopening live

YouTube on Thursday said it would broadcast live on its website the gala reopening of Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre, the hottest ticket of the Russian cultural season where seats are like gold dust.

Technology / Internet

created Oct 27, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Russia set to show off its first stealth fighter

Russia was due Tuesday to unveil its first stealth fighter to the public, lifting the curtain on a secret project designed to flood the market with cheaper versions of veteran US jets.

Technology / Engineering

created Aug 16, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (6) | comments 13

Iran nuclear plant 'to link to grid this month'

Iran's first nuclear power plant, built by Russia, will be connected to the national grid in late August, atomic chief Fereydoon Abbasi Davani told the Arabic-language network Al-Alam on Sunday.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Aug 14, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Russia arrests ex-nuclear official 'for stealing research'

One of Russia's most senior former nuclear officials has been arrested for allegedly pocketing state research grants and stealing other people's work off the Internet, a news report said Wednesday.

Other Sciences / Other

created Jul 20, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Russia battles fires in Siberia, Far East

Russia is battling wildfires spreading across Siberia and the Far East, with officials scrambling to prevent a disastrous repeat of last year's deadly blazes, the emergencies ministry said on Monday.

Space & Earth / Environment

created May 23, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Russia plans bikes and windmills in its Silicon Valley

Architects on Monday presented ambitious plans for Russia's version of Silicon Valley, which they say will be the country's most ecologically friendly town, with cycle tracks, solar panels and windmills.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created May 16, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Cyber attacks continue at Twitter, Facebook, LiveJournal

Twitter, Facebook and LiveJournal said Monday they were continuing to fend off cyber attacks that last week derailed the popular Internet services.

Technology / Internet

created Aug 10, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0