In 1995, a Russian tabloid ran a story about the video game habits of politicians. The findings were predictable—many professed a fondness for Tetris, one member of parliament was rumoured to play arcades, and most claimed they were far too busy for such frivolities. But the real prize came at the end: an unnamed Kremlin source mentioned that, in his rare spare moments, President Yeltsin liked to play Civilization.
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Avian archivists: Bird nests reveal hidden manuscripts
During the restoration of the Assumption Cathedral, which was constructed in the early 15th century in Zvenigorod, Russian archaeologists made a fascinating discovery. They found numerous bird nests that had been built over several centuries under the deteriorated roof.
Unmet expectations: Novosibirsk gathering of tech leaders, diplomats, and Ashton Kutcher
In February 2010, a colourful assembly in Novosibirsk involved tech CEOs, US diplomats, and a Hollywood actor Ashton Kutcher—all part of a U.S.-Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission.