The latest: Russia Marks Russia Day With Festivities, Rallies Amid Tight Security

12.06.2006
Russia Marks Russia Day With Festivities, Rallies Amid Tight Security
Hundreds of police officers patrolled the streets in the Russian capital where thousands marked the Day of Russia with rallies and festivities on June 12, the day declared a public holiday by Boris Yeltsin in 1994. President Putin presented state awards to Russians recognized for achievements in science, literature, and the arts in the Kremlin.

12.06.2006
Ukraine’s Yushchenko Bloc Says Coalition Talks Have No Prospects
Our Ukraine, the bloc of Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko, said Monday that talks to unite the former Orange Revolution allies to form a new governing coalition had no prospect of succeeding. Yuliya Tymoshenko claimed Our Ukraine’s refusal to concede the speaker’s post was an excuse to quit the talks and strike a deal with the pro-Russian forces.

12.06.2006
Russia First Nation to Officially Back Montenegro
Russia has recognized the independence of Montenegro, which voted last month to break away from a union with Serbia, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Saturday.

12.06.2006
U.S. National Robbed in Moscow — Police Officials
A U.S citizen was attacked and robbed Sunday night in the center of the Russian capital, a police source said Monday. The man has been hospitalized.

12.06.2006
Russia’s Fair Nanny Stars in New Spy Blockbuster
Russia has come up with its own answer to James Bond in the shape of a glamorous all-action female spy. The blockbuster film Beautiful due this fall stars Anastasia Zavorotnyuk, famous for her leading role in a local version of The Nanny series. In the new film she plays a female agent saving the world from terrorists.

12.06.2006
Two Killed in Small Plane Crash Near Russian Capital
A small plane on a training flight crashed outside of Moscow Sunday, killing the pilot-instructor and a passenger, an emergency official said.