All stories for February, 2007

Wal-Mart Plans to Expand into Russian Market

Monday, February 12th, 2007

Wal-Mart has announced that it is planning on opening stores in Russia based on the increase and growth in the country’s retail spending.
Wal-Mart’s has a thriving international division which is smaller, but is growing faster than the United States business. By moving into Russia, Wal-Mart will be making inroads into yet another large underdeveloped [...]

Category: Business

New Immigration Laws in Russia Confusing To Foreigners

Sunday, February 11th, 2007

The official word from the Federal Migration Service in Russia has clarified that foreigners registered in Moscow must notify officials of their whereabouts when they travel to another Russian city for more than 10 days.
For example, if a foreigner is visiting Moscow to visit a potential Russian bride or on business, he must hand over [...]

Category: Business, Politics

Russian President Putin Confronts United States With Latest Speech

Saturday, February 10th, 2007

Vladimir Putin accused the United States of making the world a more dangerous place because of its “illegal” unilateral military action in a speech before a security conference in Munich. He attacked the United States for the use of excessive military force, plans to build anti-missile defenses in Europe and numerous other western policies.
The [...]

Category: Politics

Russian Brides Beware – Don’t Feed Your Husband Pumpkin!

Friday, February 9th, 2007

Here’s a word of warning to all the beautiful Russian wives out there – be careful about what you feed your husband because it could end up being grounds for divorce!
In the southern Russian city of Voronezh a woman identified as Yeleda D was divorced by her husband of 18 years after feeding him a [...]

Category: News by City

Safe Late Night Taxi Service for Single Moscow Women

Thursday, February 8th, 2007

Now there is a taxi service that provides safe late night transportation for the single women of Moscow. Pink Taxi was launched in August 2006 by Olga Fomina and two of her friends. The business is a service by women for women. In addition to a safe ride to their destination, the service provides advice [...]

Category: Business