Vladimir Yakunin

UK sanctions Russian top businessmen

UK sanctions Russian top businessmen

President of the Russian oil producer Lukoil Vagit Alekperov, Board Chairman of Sistema Holding Vladimir Evtushenkov and ex-President of Russian Railways Vladimir Yakunin were added to the updated sanction list posted on the website of the UK …

Bankrupt businessman seizes bank office in Moscow

Bankrupt businessman seizes bank office in Moscow

Drunk man has seized a bank office in the center of Moscow.  According to preliminary information, the attacker is a bankrupt businessman from Moscow, a law enforcement source informs. …

Russia increasing 'soft power' in Germany

Russia increasing 'soft power' in Germany

The pro-Russian think tank 'Dialogue of Civilizations' was launched in Berlin. German experts and journalists consider Russia's informational activity not only as a manifestation of 'soft power', but as part of a 'hybrid war'

Vladimir Yakunin officially dismissed

Vladimir Yakunin officially dismissed

Today Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has signed a decree on dismissal of Vladimir Yakunin as head of Russian Railways. "To releave Vladimir Yakunin of the post of …

Yakunin quits as head of 'Russian Railways'

Yakunin quits as head of 'Russian Railways'

The president of the company 'Russian Railways', Vladimir Yakunin, he confirmed that he is leaving his post. "Yes, it's true. After the elections, I plan to leave the post," he said, answering a …

Russian president to meet with chief of railways

Russian president to meet with chief of railways

Russian President Vladimir Putin's Spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said that the president will meet with Russian Railways Chief Vladimir Yakunin on July 1, RIA Novosti reports. The meeting dedicated to railway problems planned …