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Russia-Azerbaijan relations improving

Russia-Azerbaijan relations improving

Ilyas Umakhanov, deputy head of the Federation Council of Russia, a member of the Federation Council Committee for Science, Education and Culture, a Dagestani state executive, said that Azerbaijan was using a model of social development formed by people of different ethnic origin. Activation of economic ties requires employment of specialists from different regions of Russia.The trade turnover between Russia and Azerbaijan increased from $2.5 billion in 2013 to $3 billion in 2014, according to the lawmaker.

Russian communists to monitor ethics in media

Russian communists to monitor ethics in media

The Russian Communist Party has proposed the formation of a special structure that would monitor ethical standards in the media. A related bill has been introduced to the State Duma. In the communists' opinion, it would help combat the 'stereotypes of Western pseudo-culture.'

Chairwoman of Russia's Federation Council advocates traditional families

Chairwoman of Russia's Federation Council advocates traditional families

Valentina Matviyenko, the chairwoman of Russia's Federation Council, has reminded that the Russian Family Code stipulates that the traditional family consists of one wife, one husband and children, Interfax reports. In her words, traditional values and families needed protection. Magomed Daudov, the head of the Chechen Leader's Administration, proposed legalization of polygamy on May 18, calling it a common practice in the Caucasus. He later denied ever making such a proposal to the State Duma.

Andrei Baklanov: "Iran is being drugged into a war"

Andrei Baklanov: "Iran is being drugged into a war"

Earlier this week, a five-day ceasefire started in Yemen. It was declared by Saudi Arabia and supported by Shiah militants from the Houthi Movement to bring humanitarian aid to the population of the country. The Iranian ship ‘Iran Shahed’ is carrying humanitarian aid to Yemen at the moment. According to Tehran, food products, medicines and essentials are on board. As the ship is convoyed by a ship of the Iranian Naval Forces, representatives of the Arab coalition say that won’t let the Iranians moor in a Yemeni port without the coalition’s sanction and examining the cargo.

Women's Union of Russia marks 25th anniversary

Women's Union of Russia marks 25th anniversary

The Women's Union of Russia is one of the largest public organizations of the country, marking its 25th anniversary this year. A press conference was held for the anniversary, where Yekaterina Lakhova, the chairwoman of the Union, a member of the Federation Council Committee for the Federal System, Regional Policy, Local Governance and Affairs of the North, described the experience gained throughout the 25 years.

The Women’s Union of Russia

The Women’s Union of Russia

Ekaterina Lakhova: “A family should be in the spotlight of all decisions – political and economic ones”

Where to get money for soft power

Where to get money for soft power

A senator suggests using funds which are allocated to programs to encourage international development for financing soft power

Kosachev: Sochi meetings offer chance to restore trust between Russia and US

Kosachev: Sochi meetings offer chance to restore trust between Russia and US

The chairman of the Federation Council’s Foreign Affairs committee, Konstantin Kosachev, commenting on the results of US Secretary of State John Kerry’s visit to Russia’s Black Sea resort of Sochi, said that trust between Moscow and Washington could be re-established but the United States should change its attitude towards a peaceful settlement to the conflict Ukraine.

Lawmaker Matviyenko calls ditching Victory Day immoral

Lawmaker Matviyenko calls ditching Victory Day immoral

The Chairwoman of Russia's Federation Council, Valentina Matviyenko, has described skipping the 70th Anniversary of Victory over fascism as immoral. At a meeting with Ivica Dacic, vice prime minister and foreign minister of Serbia, Matviyenko reminded that fascism threatening humanity had been destroyed as a result of the Victory, TASS reports.

Matviyenko says May 9 was well-celebrated despite absence of world leaders

Matviyenko says May 9 was well-celebrated despite absence of world leaders

 The Chairwoman of Russia’s Federation Council, Valentina Matviyenko, said after talks today with the President of the Serbian Parliament, Maja Gojkovic, that the 70th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War was well-marked in Moscow, despite the absence of some invited world leaders, RIA Novosti reports.In her words, the Immortal Regiment march in Moscow was a sign of willingness of countries to pay tribute to veterans.

Has Ukraine acknowledged loss of Crimea?

Has Ukraine acknowledged loss of Crimea?

Kiev has excluded Crimean port cities from the list of Ukraine’s international ports, the government’s website said today.The document signed by the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Arseniy Yatsenyuk, said: