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Communications Expo presents Russia’s latest achievements

16 мая 2012 21:59

An international exhibition of the latest achievements in means of communication is currently under way in Moscow. Similar exhibitions have already been held for several years. However, this time, the exhibition gathered a record number of participants – more than 600 companies from 28 countries.

Russia develops air defence lasers

13 мая 2012 19:52

According to CEO of Russia’s Almaz-Antei advanced arms makers Dr Vladislav Menshikov, his company continues work, started decades ago in the Soviet Union, to develop powerful airborne lasers capable of shooting down hostile aircraft and incoming missiles. Sources say a weapon of this kind can destroy targets travelling at altitudes of up to 40 kilometers.

Yelets - centre of national crafts

12 мая 2012 17:22

The Voice of Russia continues its programmes about the ancient Russian cities, which have become the international tourism centres. Today’s story is about Yelets, a small ancient town in the Lipetsk Region.

Transneft to use GLONAS for monitoring

11 мая 2012 15:33

The “Transneft” company and the Navigational Information Systems company have begun to create a system of transport monitoring with the help of GLONAS. The Russian GLONAS and the American GPS are now being used in Russia in different transport systems. All public government transport in Russia is to be fitted with GLONAS starting from this year.

Russia, Norway to hold joint naval exercises

10 мая 2012 15:37

From May 11 to May 16, Russia and Norway are to hold joint naval exercises Pomor-2012 in the Barents and Norwegian seas. The exercises will involve Russia’s large anti-submarine ship Admiral Chabanenko and the Norwegian frigate Fridtjof Nansen. Such maneuvers are being be held for the 4th time.

Turkish sailors arrested … for attempting to avoid a storm

3 мая 2012 21:26

Two Turkish commercial ships, The Ayse Akansu and The Isik-3 , have now been under arrest in the Georgian port of Poti for two weeks. Their crews have been accused of illegally entering the waters of Abkhazia, which Georgia still considers part of its territory, even though Abkhazia proclaimed itself an independent state in 2008.

Zvenigorod: Moscow's "rival city"

30 апреля 2012 16:45

The Voice of Russia World Service continues a cycle of programs about old Russian cities. Our story today is about Zvenigorod, one of the oldest towns of the Moscow Region. Zvenigorod is located 50 kilometers west of Moscow, on the Moskva River. Presumably, the town was founded by Prince Yuri Dolgorukiy in the second half of the 12th century.

The future of nuclear energy

26 апреля 2012 15:42

By a presidential decree, every year on April 26 Russia commemorates the liquidators and victims of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, which happened on this very day in 1986. More than 600,000 people took part in the liquidation of the disaster’s consequences removing debris, cleaning up radioactive fuel and building a gigantic cap above the exploded energy block.

Electromagnetic weapons helpful in the fight against mass disorders

25 апреля 2012 15:21

Russian military have worked out non-lethal electromagnetic weapons that are presently undergoing tests. Deputy Chief of the 12th Central

New tanker training centre opens in Ural region

24 апреля 2012 18:14

The main centre for testing armoured vehicles and shells for them will be set up in Russia on the basis of the Nizhni Tagil Institute of Metal Testing. Among its students will be the future instructors of the armed forces of foreign states, Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin, who supervises the defence-industrial complex, said.

China to join the Arctic Club?

20 апреля 2012 16:40

China is setting out on its fifth expedition to the Arctic, and speaks of a plan to build a second icebreaker. Wen Lisin, deputy Director of the Chinese State Department’s polar exploration Center says that the new icebreaker will be better than its predecessor.

British forces invent new method of crowd control

12 апреля 2012 15:52

The British special forces have developed a new bullet filled with a strong and offensive smelling substance, and it will be supplied to the police shortly. It is to replace the old rubber bullet and tea gas. Oleg Nekhai has all the details.

Black Sea navies to hold joint exercises

5 апреля 2012 15:08

From April 6 till April 24, the ships of the Black Sea Naval Cooperation Task Group are to hold joint exercises. The Black Sea Naval Force (BLACKSEAFOR) was created in 2001 to strengthen relations and trust between the Black Sea states and to maintain peace in the region.

Advanced explosive device detector made in Russia

4 апреля 2012 17:15

Russian scientists have managed to create the world’s most sensitive explosive device detector – a laser that is capable of detecting particles of the explosives even in the air. Earlier this year, Russian engineers hammered out a unique device to track down explosive particles in the air.

Konstantinovo: Yesenin’s home

31 марта 2012 18:03

The VoR presents another feature on Russia’s most attractive tourist destinations. Today we are heading for the old village of Konstantinovo in the Ryazan region. This land was the birthplace of the famous Russian poet Sergey Yesenin. The village sits on the right bank of the Oka River. This is where Yesenin spent his childhood.

Military equipment exhibition in Delhi

29 марта 2012 17:13

An International exhibition of military hardware called “DefexpoIndia-2012” opens today March 29 in New Delhi India.

Ghost plane

26 марта 2012 15:49

Russia has produced a nano-coating for its fifth generation plane, which shields the pilot’s cabin from electromagnetic radiation. Signals from enemy air defense systems are also deflected from the pilot’s cabin and the equipment inside cannot be detected thanks to the new coating.

Russian tourism potential

16 марта 2012 15:16

Last year, about 34 million foreign tourists visited Russia, and the World Tourism Organization believes that this figure could increase significantly if Russia advertises its brands and services in a more aggressive way. Russia should pump more money into the tourism industry, to catch up with countries like Turkey, Egypt and Cyprus, the WTO advises Russia.

India hosts aviation show

15 марта 2012 17:48

Leading world producers of civilian planes and equipment from 18 countries are taking part in the third international air show- “India Aviation—2012”in Haiderabad from March 14-18. Participating in the Indian show are Airbus, Boeing, Bombadier, Dassault and Embraer companies.

Anti-stinger laser device developed

12 марта 2012 15:50

Scientists at the Samara research institute “Ekran” have developed a laser optic-electronic station, capable of protecting passenger and other civilian planes and helicopters against mobile self-honing in missiles equipped with infra-red warheads. One of the best known American missiles is the Stinger, developed by General Dynamics.