From left: Moscow Interbank Currency Exchange (MICEX) Senior Vice President Alexei Rybnikov and Russian Trading System President Roman Goryunov during the Forum Russia 2009 at the World Trade Center Moscow on Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment.05.02.2009#372729
Russian Trading System President Roman Goryunov during the Forum Russia 2009 at the World Trade Center Moscow on Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment.05.02.2009#372725
Russian Trading System President Roman Goryunov during the Forum Russia 2009 at the World Trade Center Moscow on Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment.05.02.2009#372724
Mikhail Gorbachev, leader of the Social Democratic Party of Russia (SDPR), sitting right, and Gavriil Popov, member of the SDPR Political Council, sitting left, during a news briefing on "The Results of 2003 Elections as Seen by Russian Social Democrats."17.12.2003#395356
Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov, center left, in the turbojet engine assembly workshop at Perm Motor Company (now ODK Perm Motors).26.08.2003#6458565
Fourth left: Acting President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin meets with leaders of the State Duma's parliamentary parties and deputy associations in the Kremlin. The meeting participants focused on the draft law on political parties.26.12.2000#8950994
Acting President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin meets with leaders of the State Duma's parliamentary parties and deputy associations in the Kremlin. The meeting participants focused on the draft law on political parties. From left: Oleg Morozov, leader of the Russian Regions Parliamentary Party, Chairman of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation Gennady Zyuganov, Chairman of the Agro-Industrial Deputy Group Nikolai Kharitonov, leader of the Fatherland - All Russia Parliamentary Party Yevgeny Primakov, Gennady Raikov, leader of the People's Deputy Party, now the People's Party of the Russian Federation and others.26.12.2000#8950988
From left: Marina Litvinovich, CEO and Editor-In-Chief of the STRANA/RU National Information Service, and Gleb Pavlovsky, Head of the Foundation for Effective Politics, presenting the STRANA/RU project.02.10.2000#883212
St. Petersburg Governor Vladimir Yakovlev speaks at a constituent conference of the Fatherland - All Russia election bloc.28.08.1999#8891625
Students and teachers of Moscow universities during a peaceful procession staged on Novy Arbat Street to protest against higher education reforms.20.05.1998#8469975
Students and teachers of Moscow universities during a peaceful procession staged on Novy Arbat Street to protest against higher education reforms.20.05.1998#8469974
Students and teachers of Moscow universities during a peaceful procession staged on Novy Arbat Street to protest against higher education reforms.20.05.1998#8469973
Students and teachers of Moscow universities during a peaceful procession staged on Novy Arbat Street to protest against higher education reforms.20.05.1998#8469972
Republican referendum in Belarus on November 24, 1996. Misk residents vote at a polling station.24.11.1996#6328906
Presidential elections and a referendum on a new constitution in Tajikistan, November 6, 1994. Dushanbe residents vote ay a polling station.06.11.1994#6318527
On February 6, 1994, former leaders of defenders of the Russian Supreme Soviet (Parliament) Building that was shelled by tanks on October 4, 1993 on orders from Russian President Boris Yeltsin. Photo: Russian Vice President Alexander Rutskoi leaves Lefortovo prison in the company of his family and friends.26.02.1994#6299290
Elections to the State Duma of the Russian Federation of the First Convocation. Photo: President of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs Arkady Volsky, center, at a polling station.04.02.1994#6300790
Moscow, Russia. A polling station during elections to the State Duma of the Russian Federation of the First Convocation.04.02.1994#6300787
Elections to the Russian Federation's State Duma of the first convocation. Grigory Yavlinsky, leader of the Yavlinsky-Boldyrev-Lukin bloc, answers journalists' questions.04.02.1994#6300784
Elections to the Russian Federation's State Duma of the first convocation. Ballot boxes are thoroughly checked at the polling stations ahead of voting.04.02.1994#6300783
Elections to the State Duma of the Russian Federation of the First Convocation. Photo: Counting ballots at a polling station.04.02.1994#6301332
The December 12, 1993 elections to the First State Duma of the Russian Federation. State Duma candidate from the Future of Russia/New Names election bloc Anatoly Guskov, Director of the Ramenskoye Repair and Construction Association, talks to a priest at the Church off the Icon of Our Lady of Vladimir in Bykovo village in the Ramenskoye District.15.11.1993#6297245
Elections to the State Duma of the Russian Federation first convocation, December 12, 1993. State Duma candidate from the Russia's Future - New Names electoral bloc Anatoly Guskov, head of Ramenskoye construction company, takes a plunge in the lake in any weather.15.11.1993#6297242
Elections to the State Duma of the Russian Federation first convocation, December 12, 1993. State Duma candidate from the Russia's Future - New Names electoral bloc Anatoly Guskov, head of Ramenskoye construction company.15.11.1993#6297241
Elections to the State Duma of teh Russian Federation, first convocation, December 12, 1993. Grogory Yavlinsky, center, leader of the Yavlinsky-Boldyrev-Lukin bloc (currently Yabloko Party), holds an election news conference.15.11.1993#6297240
A domestic political conflict in Russia (September 21 - October 4, 1993): dispersal of the Congress of People's Deputies and the Supreme Council of the Russian Federation. Colonel General Albert Makashov, who took part in the events on October 3-4 together with the deputies of the Congress of People's Deputies and the Supreme Council, talks to journalists at the White House.04.10.1993#6292073
The domestic political conflict in the Russian Federation (September 21-October 4, 1993) and the disbanding of the Congress of People's Deputies and the Supreme Soviet (Parliament). Photo: This 14-year old boy was killed during the attack on the House of the Soviets (White House).04.10.1993#6292070
The domestic conflict in the Russian Federation (September 21-October 4, 1993), namely, the disbanding of the Congress of People's Deputies and the Russian Supreme Soviet (Parliament). Photo: A riot police outpost near Ulitsa 1905 Goda metro station in Moscow.04.10.1993#6293681
The domestic conflict in the Russian Federation (September 21-October 4, 1993), namely, the disbanding of the Congress of People's Deputies and the Russian Supreme Soviet (Parliament). Photo: Acting President of the Russian Federation and Russian Vice President Alexander Rutskoi.04.10.1993#6293680
The domestic conflict in the Russian Federation (September 21-October 4, 1993), namely, the disbanding of the Congress of People's Deputies and the Russian Supreme Soviet (Parliament). Photo: Evacuating wounded persons under fire during an assault on the House of the Soviets (White House).04.10.1993#6293677
The domestic conflict in the Russian Federation (September 21-October 4, 1993), namely, the disbanding of the Congress of People's Deputies and the Russian Supreme Soviet (Parliament). Photo: Barricades of defenders of the House of the Soviets (White House) on Kalininsky, now Novoarbatsky, Bridge near Kutuzovsky Prospekt.04.10.1993#6293676
The domestic conflict in the Russian Federation (September 21-October 4, 1993), namely, the disbanding of the Congress of People's Deputies and the Russian Supreme Soviet (Parliament). Foreground: Deputy Russian Interior Minister Lieutenant General Anatoly Kulikov, Commander of the Russian Interior Ministry's Troops and a supporter of Russian President Boris Yeltsin.04.10.1993#6293675
A domestic political conflict in Russia (September 21 - October 4, 1991): dispersal of the Congress of People's Deputies and the Supreme Council of the Russian Federation. The White House (House of Soviets) after the assault.04.10.1993#6293673
A domestic political conflict in Russia (September 21 - October 4, 1991): dispersal of the Congress of People's Deputies and the Supreme Council of the Russian Federation. The government troops arrest a sniper who shot at civilians.04.10.1993#6293672
A domestic political conflict in Russia (September 21 - October 4, 1991): dispersal of the Congress of People's Deputies and the Supreme Council of the Russian Federation. The honor guard at the Lenin Mausoleum (Security Post 1) is discarded.04.10.1993#6293671
A domestic political conflict in Russia (September 21 - October 4, 1991): dispersal of the Congress of People's Deputies and the Supreme Council of the Russian Federation. Sandwiches and water for the deputies protecting the White House.04.10.1993#6293670
The domestic conflict in the Russian Federation (September 21-October 4, 1993), namely, the disbanding of the Congress of People's Deputies and the Russian Supreme Soviet (Parliament). Photo: Moscow residents provide soldiers with sandwiches, tea and coffee.04.10.1993#6295699
The domestic conflict in the Russian Federation (September 21-October 4, 1993), namely, the disbanding of the Congress of People's Deputies and the Russian Supreme Soviet (Parliament). Photo: A tank division near the Moscow Government building.04.10.1993#6295698
The domestic conflict in the Russian Federation (September 21-October 4, 1993), namely, the disbanding of the Congress of People's Deputies and the Russian Supreme Soviet (Parliament). Photo: Protesters near the House of the Soviets (White House) building,04.10.1993#6295697
The domestic conflict in the Russian Federation (September 21-October 4, 1993), namely, the disbanding of the Congress of People's Deputies and the Russian Supreme Soviet (Parliament). Photo: Evacuarting wounded persons under fire during an assault on the House of the Soviets (White House).04.10.1993#6295695
The domestic conflict in the Russian Federation (September 21-October 4, 1993), namely, the disbanding of the Congress of People's Deputies and the Russian Supreme Soviet (Parliament). Photo: An assault on the House of the Soviets (White House).04.10.1993#6295694
The constitutional crisis of 1993 in the Russian Federation, September 21 - October 4, 1993, the Congress of People's Deputies and the Supreme Council of the Russian Federation are disbanded. The National Salvation Front opposition movement holds a picket outside the House of Soviets.21.09.1993#6295991
The constitutional crisis of 1993 in the Russian Federation, September 21 - October 4, 1993, the Congress of People's Deputies and the Supreme Council of the Russian Federation are disbanded. Defenders of the House of Soviets (the White House).21.09.1993#6295990
Alexander Prokopov, the Chief Clock Repairman of the Moscow Kremlin, checks the work of the Kremlin Chimes on the Spasskaya Tower.18.03.1992#8241682
Republic of Belarus. Minsk residents stand in line to a grocery store after foodstuff and consumer goods price were liberated.01.02.1992#6384446
Moscow City Council deputy Viktor Anpilov addresses the All-Army Officer Assembly at the State Kremlin Palace.17.01.1992#8238621
Center: Fleet Admiral and Deputy Soviet Defense Minister Vladimir Chernavin, Commander of the Soviet Navy, with delegates of the All-Army Officers Assembly at the State Kremlin Palace.17.01.1992#8238452
Col. Viktors Alksnis addresses the All-Army Officer Assembly at the State Kremlin Palace. Background: President of Russia Boris Yeltsin and Commander-in-Chief of the CIS Armed Forces, Marshal of Aviation Yevgeny Shaposhnikov.17.01.1992#8238044
Moscow Mayor Gavriil Popov, right, in the presidium of the Coordinating Council of the All-Army Officer Assembly.17.01.1992#8241678
The Army Officer Meeting in the State Kremlin Palace. Center: Commander-in-Chief of the USSR Navy, Deputy Minister of Defense of the USSR, Fleet Admiral Vladimir Chernavin with meeting participants.16.01.1992#8297365
