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world

Vladimir Putin uses phone-in to ease citizens’ economy fears

Russian president Vladimir Putin assured citizens that he was trying to relieve the hardships inflicted on them by the slowing economy and the financial knock-on effects of Russia’s stand-off with the West.

sport

Maria Sharapova: How a poor girl from Russia aced fame and fortune through tennis

world

Kalashnikov ‘remorse’ for his gun’s victims

world

Russians express weariness with Putin’s rule

world

Putin's party wins crushing victory

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Williams says memory of sister inspired Aussie win

Russian sailors rescued from submarine

SEVEN Russians were rescued yesterday after spending three days trapped in a submarine under the Pacific Ocean.

Mon, 08 Aug, 2005

British vehicle rescues stricken Russia sub

A British remote-controlled vehicle cut loose a Russian mini-submarine that had been snarled on undersea cables for three days deep in the Pacific, and it surfaced today with its crew safe.

Sun, 07 Aug, 2005

Sharapova shares her moment of glory

Maria Sharapova paid tribute to her devoted parents after becoming the first Russian to win the Wimbledon women’s title but then created a big mystery over the inspiration behind her remarkable career.

Sat, 03 Jul, 2004