Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev criticized Kremlin policies Friday and toyed with the ambitious idea of attempting a political comeback.By: Mansur Mirovalev|Date: Nov 20, 2009

When a police officer posted a video on YouTube complaining of rampant abuse in Russian law enforcement, it seemed like a lonely voice in a sea of social media.By: Mansur Mirovalev|Date: Nov 13, 2009

MOSCOW -- Sergei Mikhalkov -- an author favored by Stalin who wrote the lyrics for the Soviet and Russian national anthems, persecuted dissident writers as part of the Soviet propaganda machine, and fathered two noted film directors -- has died at age 96.By: Mansur Mirovalev|Date: Aug 28, 2009

Russian pupils to get choice of religion, ethics classes President Dmitry Medvedev announced a pilot project yesterday that will require schoolchildren to take classes in religion or secular ethics.By: Mansur Mirovalev|Date: Jul 22, 2009

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...choice' Updated: Friday, 20 Nov 2009, 12:06 PM EST Published : Friday, 20 Nov 2009, 12:06 PM EST MANSUR MIROVALEV,Associated Press Writer MOSCOW (AP) - Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev criticized Kremlin policies Friday...