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Alcohol consumption in Russia down 17% to 15 liters in 2 yrs
Russia has seen a fall in alcohol sales over the past two years from 18 liters to 15 liters per capita a year.

Hollywood star Jim Carrey dates Russian student
Hollywood’s top star and famous comedian Jim Carrey has been spotted dating “pretty blonde” Anastasia Vitkina from Russia.

Kaliningrad: The Real Window on Europe
KALININGRAD — Although St. Petersburg is traditionally known as Russia's "window to Europe," today's Kaliningrad better deserves the moniker.

New Duma Draws From Politburo and Playboy
A former Playboy playmate, a former Politburo member, a champion boxer, actors and scores of businessmen are among the motley crew of deputies-elect to the new State Duma, which will convene for the first time next week.

Four wives always better than one?
The debate regarding officially allowing polygamy in Russia has been going on for years. The main arguments in favor of polygamy are the existing families with multiple wives, whose position is now not protected by law, as well as shortage of men. Perhaps the fate of the third or fourth wife is better than being alone? Peculiarities of life in a polygamous family have long become a familiar topic on Muslim forums and dating sites. There are people on these forums asking for advice on how to improve relations between the first and second wife. On dating sites men can indicate "single, looking for marriage" or "married, looking for another wife."

Russian tycoons Usmanov, Abramovich ranked among U.K.'s richest people
Russian tycoons Alisher Usmanov and Roman Abramovich living in Britain have been ranked among the U.K.'s top three rich people, according to a new rating published by a British newspaper recently.