Worldfocus anchor Martin Savidge describes his visit to the Institute of Brain, a facility in Moscow where the former Soviet Union preserved the brain tissue of its most notable citizens -- and where he held the remnants of Josef Stalin's brain.
All Posts Tagged With: "Russia today"
In the Newsroom
February 18, 2009
I’ve never met Stalin, but I held his brain
Signature Video
February 17, 2009
Russian real estate goes from boom to bust
Once alive and well, Russia's real estate industry has been hit hard by the financial crisis.
Signature Video
February 16, 2009
Stalin makes a comeback with Russia’s youth
Though he is vilified in the U.S. as one of the 20th century's most brutal dictators, and despite the countless deaths his purges caused, Josef Stalin is once again being hailed in Russia.
Perspectives
January 21, 2009
Wal-Mart heads to Russia as unemployment soars
As Russia faces rising unemployment, a Worldfocus contributing blogger writes about what Wal-Mart's presence might mean for Russian jobs.
Perspectives
January 6, 2009
Ukraine squares off against Russian gas giant
A Worldfocus contributing blogger writes about the gas dispute between Russia and Ukraine, which is now impacting gas supplies of other European nations.
Perspectives / Video
December 5, 2008
It’s the Vladimir Putin Show!
A Worldfocus contributing blogger writes about Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's recent appearance on radio and television for a Q&A centered on the faltering Russian economy.
Perspectives
November 20, 2008
Putin goes by many terms and titles
A Worldfocus contributing blogger writes that Vladimir Putin's several titles -- from president to prime minister -- are window-dressings to his sprawling power.
Perspectives
October 3, 2008
Vote for most notable Russian is contested
A Worldfocus contributing blogger looks at the controversy surrounding a Russian contest and the memory of Josef Stalin.
Blogwatch
September 15, 2008
Russia may ban “South Park” cartoon
Russian prosecutors attempt to ban the American cartoon "South Park."
