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“ "Today, the development and use of nanotechnology and nano-materials predetermines the rate of research development, which means potential for Russia's socioeconomic expansion," Ivanov said quoting a message by President Dmitry Medvedev to the forum. ” source... source...

“Over the Thanksgiving weekend, I saw a television ad for the Hummer. It was kind of shocking, given the amazing gyrations of oil prices and the economy. The vehicle’s fate looks as though it will be determined by a tug source...

“Russian joke culture features a series of categories with fixed and highly familiar settings and characters. Surprising effects are achieved by an endless variety of plots. Russians love jokes on topics found everywhere in the world, be it sex, politics, more...

“WASHINGTON—Senior military leaders took the exceptional step of briefing President George W. Bush last week on a severe and widespread electronic attack on Defense Department computers that may have originated in Russia, posing unusual concern among commanders and potential implications source...

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“With economies from the U.S. to Japan in recession , the 2.8 billion people in Brazil, Russia, India and China may provide the consumer demand needed to counter the slump. I totally agree as China got a Bailout package of 4 trillion source...

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“In a good year, like 2005, Americans buy more than 17 million new cars, and West Europeans as many. Tens of millions in Eastern Europe, Russia, China, India and Southeast Asia are now moving into the middle class each year. source...

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“It raised the rate to 13% from December 1 on Thursday, up a further 1% in the second rise this month, with rates applying to 1 and 7 day repurchase auctions rising to 10% from 9%.  The measures are aimed source...