Grozny
Chechen strongman admits loudspeaker taunt to referee
Mar 18, 2013 11:23 EDT
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov on Monday admitted to taking control of the public address system during a home match played by his local football team, Terek Grozny, to shout: "The referee is corrupt. You jerk!"
Depardieu frolics with controversial Chechnya chief
Feb 25, 2013 10:28 EST
French star and newly-registered Russian citizen Gerard Depardieu was Monday visiting his "friend" the controversial Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, partying into the night and vowing to make a film about the Muslim region.
Chechen leader shows Depardieu a good time
Feb 25, 2013 08:08 EST
French star and newly-registered Russian citizen Gerard Depardieu was Monday visiting his "friend" the controversial Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, partying into the night and vowing to make a film about the Muslim region.
Chechen strongman Kadyrov greets touring Depardieu
Feb 24, 2013 17:46 EST
French acting legend Gerard Depardieu, who recently registered as a Russian resident amid a tax row with Paris, arrived Sunday in Chechnya where he was greeted by the republic's flamboyant strongman.
French actor Depardieu in Russia after getting citizenship
Jan 05, 2013 10:58 EST
French actor Gerard Depardieu arrived in Russia on Saturday to meet with President Vladimir Putin after getting Russian citizenship to avoid paying higher taxes in France.
Depardieu 'pleased' after Putin grants Russian citizenship
Jan 03, 2013 16:07 EST
French actor Gerard Depardieu, who has announced he wants to quit his homeland to avoid higher taxes, said Thursday he was pleased after President Vladimir Putin granted him Russian citizenship.
Putin grants France's Depardieu Russian citizenship
Jan 03, 2013 12:52 EST
Russian President Vladimir Putin granted citizenship Thursday to Gerard Depardieu after the disgruntled French movie star said he was quitting his homeland to avoid paying a new millionaires' tax.
Poland manager stays true to form for Uruguay game
Oct 30, 2012 15:56 EDT
Poland manager Waldemar Fornalik on Tuesday named the foreign-based players squad for a friendly against Uruguay on November 14 in the northern port city of Gdansk.
Russia's Chechen war mastermind Grachev dies at 64
Sep 23, 2012 14:20 EDT
Russia's brutal 1994-1996 Chechen campaign mastermind and former defence minister Pavel Grachev died in Moscow on Sunday at the age of 64 after a highly divisive but historic career.
Glik in Poland squad for World Cup qualifiers
Aug 28, 2012 11:33 EDT
Poland coach Waldemar Fornalik on Tuesday announced his squad for the 2014 World Cup qualifiers away to Montenegro on September 7 in Podgorica and at home to Moldova on September 11 in Warsaw.
Four killed in Chechnya suicide attack
Aug 06, 2012 10:27 EDT
A suicide bombing in Chechnya on Monday killed four people and injured three others in the latest violence in the Russian region which fought two wars with the Kremlin in 20 years.
Friends see sabatoge in Russia activist murder probe
Jul 15, 2012 16:29 EDT
World activists accused the Russian state of sabotaging a probe into the abduction and murder three years ago Sunday of an award-winning campaigner for those struggling in the crisis-torn Caucasus.
Poland coach Smuda names Euro 2012 squad
May 27, 2012 10:18 EDT
Poland manager Franciszek Smuda on Sunday announced the Euro 2012 co-hosts' 23-man squad declaring it the worst moment of a coach's career.
Putin seeks return to Kremlin
Mar 03, 2012 18:04 EST
GROZNY, Russia (Reuters) - Vladimir Putin sought a convincing victory in Russia's presidential election on Sunday to strengthen his hand in dealing with the biggest protests of his 12-year rule, but faced allegations of widespread fraud.
Turks seek world action as Syria's Homs bleeds
Jan 29, 2012 05:28 EST
AMMAN (Reuters) - Syria's army pounded the rebel city of Homs on Wednesday as Turkey sought international action to protect civilians from former ally President Bashar al-Assad, a move that risks the wrath of Russia and China.
Syria's Homs bombarded again, Turks push for solution
Jan 29, 2012 05:28 EST
AMMAN (Reuters) - Armoured reinforcements poured into Homs as President Bashar al-Assad's forces bombarded the Syrian city for a fourth day, opposition sources said on Thursday, worsening the humanitarian situation and prompting a new diplomatic push from Turkey.
Syria's Homs attacked again, Turks push for solution
Jan 29, 2012 05:28 EST
AMMAN (Reuters) - Armoured reinforcements poured into Homs as President Bashar al-Assad's forces bombarded the Syrian city for a fourth day, opposition sources said on Thursday, worsening the humanitarian situation and prompting a new diplomatic push from Turkey.
Syria's Homs bombarded again, Turks push for solution
Jan 29, 2012 05:28 EST
AMMAN (Reuters) - Armoured reinforcements poured into Homs as President Bashar al-Assad's forces bombarded the Syrian city for a fourth day, opposition sources said on Thursday, worsening the humanitarian situation and prompting a new diplomatic push from Turkey.
Syria's Homs hit again, Turks push for solution
Jan 29, 2012 05:28 EST
AMMAN (Reuters) - Armoured reinforcements poured into Homs as President Bashar al-Assad's forces bombarded the Syrian city for a fourth day, opposition sources said on Thursday, worsening the humanitarian situation and prompting a new diplomatic push from Turkey.
Analysis: Chechnya: How did Putin's party win 99 percent?
Dec 21, 2011 11:29 EST
GROZNY, Russia (Reuters) - Dagmein Khaseinova beams with pride recalling the day her Chechen village, devastated a decade ago in a war launched by Vladimir Putin, gave the Russian ruler's party nearly 100 percent support in a parliamentary vote this month.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Grozny (English) Грозный (Russian) Соьлжа-ГIала (Chechen) | |
|---|---|
| — Inhabited locality — | |
 A new Mosque recently constructed in Grozny | |
  Location of Grozny on the map of Russia
| |
| Coordinates: 43°19′N 45°41′E / 43.317°N 45.683°ECoordinates: 43°19′N 45°41′E / 43.317°N 45.683°E | |
.png) Coat of arms | |
| Administrative status | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Chechnya |
| Administrative center of | Chechnya[citation needed] |
| Municipal status | |
| Municipal Status | Urban okrug |
| Mayor[citation needed] | Muslim Khuchiyev[citation needed] |
| Statistics | |
| Population (2002 Census) | 210,720 inhabitants[1] |
| Time zone | MSK/MSD (UTC+3/+4) |
| Founded | 1818[citation needed] |
| Official website | http://grozny-virtual.su |
