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Russia’s Tractor Race Gets off to a Muddy Start

13:58 22/05/2012

Russia’s only tractor race attracted about 25,000 spectators. Watch this RIA Novosti video to see how Russia’s fastest tractor driver won.

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The World’s Tallest Tower Opens in Japan
12:17 22/05/2012
The Tokyo Sky Tree, the world's tallest tower and Tokyo's biggest new landmark, opened to the public on Tuesday. Nearly 8,000 visitors were expected to take high-speed lifts up to the observation decks of the 634-metre (2,080-foot) tower on Tuesday to mark its opening.
Papanin’s North Pole Expedition on Drifting Ice Floe: Archival Footage
10:23 22/05/2012
The world’s first Arctic research station, North Pole 1, began its work 75 years ago, on May 21, 1937.
Formula One Car Squeals through Kiev
21:57 21/05/2012
An exhibition race with Formula One cars was held during the Red Bull Champions' Parade in Kiev, Ukraine. This RIA Novosti shows Formula One cars in an unusual setting.
“We Have Been Showered in Love”: Buranovo Babushkas at Eurovision
18:25 21/05/2012
The Buranovo Babushkas (Buranovo Grannies) delighted journalists and other contestants at Eurovision Song Contest 2012 held in Baku. See how the singing grannies were greeted on this RIA Novosti video.
Unique New Helicopters Unveiled at Heli-Russia 2012
16:25 21/05/2012
Two unique helicopters were unveiled at the fifth helicopter industry exhibition Heli-Russia 2012 in Moscow. Check out the new fire-fighting and VIP models in this RIA Novosti video.
"Ring of Fire" Viewed in Sky’s across Asia
14:04 21/05/2012
Millions of people across Asia were watching the sky on Monday, as a rare "ring of fire" eclipse crossed their skies. The annular solar eclipse, in which the moon passes in front of the sun, leaving only a golden ring around its edges, was visible across wide areas of the continent on Monday morning. It will move across the Pacific and also be seen in parts of the western United States.
Italy Struck by Record Earth Quake
12:14 21/05/2012
One of the strongest earthquakes to shake northern Italy rattled the region around Bologna early on Sunday, a magnitude-6.0 temblor that killed at least three people, toppled some buildings and sent residents running into the streets, emergency services and news reports said.
Quick Fire and Tank Maneuvers Highlight New Combat Training
11:09 19/05/2012
A military development program for brigade commanders focuses on quick fire and armored vehicle handling 1
Hidden Message from 1968 Found Inside the Triumphal Arch
20:47 18/05/2012
Restorers of the Triumphal Arch have found a message from their colleagues that was written in 1968. Watch this video to discover what the workers restoring the monument wrote 45 years ago.
Anteater Body with Rabbit Ears: New Inhabitants at Yekaterinburg Zoo
18:09 18/05/2012
Strange new inhabitants have arrived at Yekaterinburg Zoo: they have the body of an anteater, the snout of a pig, the ears of a rabbit and the tail of a kangaroo. Watch this RIA Novosti video to see these fantastic-looking animals.
Yankova Defeats Korkoshko at W5 Fighter Tournament
14:54 18/05/2012
Russia’s Thai boxing champion Anastasia Yankova defeated Ukraine’s kickboxing champion Viktoria Korkoshko at the W5 Fighter tournament. This RIA Novosti video shows the best episodes of the match.
Masked Individuals Hurl Stones at Buses After Gay-Rights Rally in St. Petersburg
13:04 18/05/2012
A group of unknown masked individuals hurled rocks at buses at a gay-rights rally in St. Petersburg, dedicated to the International Day Against Homophobia.
Soyuz Docks at ISS Days before First Privately Owned Cargo Ship Arrival
22:26 17/05/2012
A Russian-made Soyuz craft carrying three astronauts docked with the International Space Station, putting the crew in place for the imminent arrival of the first ever privately owned cargo ship to the orbiting lab.1
AvtoVAZ launches 27-millionth car
16:30 17/05/2012
The line-off ceremony for the 27-millionth car was held at AvtoVAZ on May 16. Hatchback Lada Priora, in the “snow queen” color, became the anniversary car.
Protesters Block Police Van on Kudrinskaya Square
14:30 17/05/2012
‘Peoples’ Festivities’ moved from Chistye Prydy where the camp was disbanded to Kudrinskaya Square. Yesterday opposition activists blocked a police van carrying detained protesters.
Italy's Centauro Wheeled Tank: Demonstration
18:00 16/05/2012
Russia is testing Italy's Centauro wheeled tank at a Moscow Region proving ground and considering building it under license. The 24 ton tank has a four-man crew, top speed of 100 km/h (60 mph) and range of 800 km (500 miles). It has a main gun and two 7.62 mm machine guns.
Police Disperse Opposition Camp at Moscow’s Chistye Prudy
15:52 16/05/2012
Early on May 16, Moscow police dispersed an opposition camp at the Abai Kunanbayev monument following a Basmanny Court ruling. Twenty three people were detained.
New Space Station Crew in Orbit
17:51 15/05/2012
Two Russian cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut launched aboard the Soyuz TMA-04M spacecraft from the Baikonur Space Center in Kazakhstan on Tuesday have begun a two-day flight to the International Space Station (ISS).
Elk Farm in the Kostroma Region Marks its One-Thousandth Birth
11:49 15/05/2012
Around 20 elk calves have been born at the Sumarokovskaya elk farm near Kostroma. This RIA Novosti video shows baby elks drinking milk from a bottle and running with children.

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