Irina Lagunina

Russian New Year: At The Heart Of A Wide Tapestry Of Winter Traditions

As part of an occasional series on how the end-of-year holidays are celebrated in our broadcast region, we talked to Irina Lagunina from RFE/RL's Russian Service about seasonal traditions in her country.

U.S. Ambassador Huntsman On Religious Freedom In Russia, Sanctions, And Ukrainian Elections

Jon Huntsman, the U.S. ambassador to Russia, spoke to Irina Lagunina of RFE/RL's Russian Service in Prague on April 12. Huntsman raised concerns about the recent arrests of members of religious minorities in Russia, and shared hopes for the democratic outcome of the presidential election in Ukraine.

Ambassador Huntsman: Russia Should 'Quit Playing Games' With U.S. Detainee

U.S. Ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman says he has seen no evidence to back up espionage charges against Paul Whelan, an American detained in Moscow. In an interview with RFE/RL's Russian Service on April 12, Huntsman said he hopes the cases of two Americans detained in Russia are resolved quickly.

Frustrated Siberians Take On Russia's Justice System

Rights Campaigner Recalls 60-Year Friendship With 'Svoboda'

U.S. Imposes Visa Bans On Russian Officials Connected To Magnitsky Death

U.S. Congressman Plans Legislation In Russian Prison-Death Case

Death Spotlights Kremlin's Battle With Investment Fund

The death of an attorney for Hermitage Capital in a Moscow prison has put a spotlight on the bitter fight between the investment fund and the Russian authorities. Sergei Magnitsky's colleagues say he was being pressured to give false testimony, and that pressure included denial of basic medical treatment.

Public, Politicians Mull Missile Defense

Eighteen years after the end of communist rule and the Cold War, the Czechs find themselves caught again in a conflict between rival superpowers.

How Chechen Women Were Radicalized

Four years ago, 129 hostages died during a seige in Moscow's Dubrovka theater. Among the hostage takers were 19 women.

Adviser Says NATO Committed To Afghan Effort

RFE/RL's Russian Service spoke with a senior NATO adviser about the broader strategic response to insecurity in southern Afghanistan, the alliance's commitment, and cooperation with Pakistan.

Interview: Security Official Explains How U.S. Working To Prevent Another 9/11

U.S.: Official Explains Work To Prevent Another 9/11

World: What Constitutes Genocide Under International Law, And How Are Prosecutions Evolving?

Iraq: Efforts Under Way To Focus Attention On Plight Of Marsh Arabs

World: G-8 Leaders Discuss Soviet Arsenal Cleanup, Africa, Middle East

Chechnya: Doctor Works To Save Lives -- Chechen and Russian

Russia: NATO Experts Hope For Resumption Of Contact With Russia