Russia's opposition movement holds its own elections;

Opposition leader's beating draws international ire

United Russia claims victory in gubernatorial elections;

Opposition groups unite after one leader's arrest

Putin celebrates his 60th birthday;

Shipments to Syria thwarted once more

Pussy Riot's appeal hearing delayed;

Russian smuggling ring uncovered in the U.S.

Strife among Russia's leaders?;

Gazprom's struggles continue

Russia's opposition movement refuses to fade;

Allies' debts are forgiven

Russia's not budging in the Middle East;

Opposition activist ousted from parliament

The European Commission investigates Gazprom;

Putin's popularity declining?

Russia finally joins the WTO;

Gazprom's Arctic efforts stalled

First Muslim television channel launched;

Punk group becomes symbol of anti-regime protest