NPR People: Anne Garrels http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100519&ft=1&f=2100519 Anne Garrels is a roving foreign correspondent for NPR's foreign desk. She earned international recognition in 2003 by being one of 16 U.S. journalists to remain in Baghdad during the initial invasion of Iraq. Her vivid, around-the-clock reports from the city under siege gave listeners remarkable insight into the impact of the war on Baghdad and those left in the city. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Anne Garrels http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100519&ft=1&f=2100519 yes Chechen Leader's Islamic Policies Stir Unease In the war-torn Russian republic of Chechnya, Moscow-backed leader Ramzan Kadyrov has ordered the return of Sufi Islam and Chechen traditions as a way to establish control and undercut Muslim extremists. Some in the Kremlin are now beginning to ask what they have unleashed in the unstable region. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120028549&ft=1&f=2100519 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120028549&ft=1&f=2100519 In the war-torn Russian republic of Chechnya, Moscow-backed leader Ramzan Kadyrov has ordered the return of Sufi Islam and Chechen traditions as a way to establish control and undercut Muslim extremists. Some in the Kremlin are now beginning to ask what they have unleashed in the unstable region. 308 no In the war-torn Russian republic of Chechnya, Moscow-backed leader Ramzan Kadyrov has ordered the return of Sufi Islam and Chechen traditions as a way to establish control and undercut Muslim extremists. Some in the Kremlin are now beginning to ask what they have unleashed in the unstable region.

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]]> Anti-Graft Crusade A Dangerous Business In Russia Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has urged the public to help fight endemic corruption in the country. But in Khimki, a suburb of Moscow, journalists and civil rights activists who were investigating allegations of local corruption have been brutally attacked in the past year. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:50:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113763047&ft=1&f=2100519 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113763047&ft=1&f=2100519 Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has urged the public to help fight endemic corruption in the country. But in Khimki, a suburb of Moscow, journalists and civil rights activists who were investigating allegations of local corruption have been brutally attacked in the past year. 262 no Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has urged the public to help fight endemic corruption in the country. But in Khimki, a suburb of Moscow, journalists and civil rights activists who were investigating allegations of local corruption have been brutally attacked in the past year.

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]]> Soviet-Era Tale Enthralls Russian TV Viewers A prime-time documentary gripped Russian television viewers recently. In it, an elderly Jewish woman tells the story of her life under authoritarian Soviet rule. She and her friends settled into a life of quiet dissent, anonymously helping the families of political prisoners and doing work that didn't compromise their principles. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:28:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113724511&ft=1&f=2100519 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113724511&ft=1&f=2100519 A prime-time documentary gripped Russian television viewers recently. In it, an elderly Jewish woman tells the story of her life under authoritarian Soviet rule. She and her friends settled into a life of quiet dissent, anonymously helping the families of political prisoners and doing work that didn't compromise their principles. 439 no A prime-time documentary gripped Russian television viewers recently. In it, an elderly Jewish woman tells the story of her life under authoritarian Soviet rule. She and her friends settled into a life of quiet dissent, anonymously helping the families of political prisoners and doing work that didn't compromise their principles.

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]]> Russia's Motor City Braces For Widespread Layoffs AvtoVAZ, maker of Russia's iconic Lada sedans, will lay off 25,000 employees this December. One of every 7 residents in Togliatti, the city built in the late 1960s around the company, works at the Lada plant. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:11:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113583218&ft=1&f=2100519 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113583218&ft=1&f=2100519 AvtoVAZ, maker of Russia's iconic Lada sedans, will lay off 25,000 employees this December. One of every 7 residents in Togliatti, the city built in the late 1960s around the company, works at the Lada plant. 279 no AvtoVAZ, maker of Russia's iconic Lada sedans, will lay off 25,000 employees this December. One of every 7 residents in Togliatti, the city built in the late 1960s around the company, works at the Lada plant.

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]]> In Russia, Business World Still Lacks Transparency President Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev are pushing to strengthen investment ties between the two countries. But doing business in Russia remains complicated and risky: Corruption is still common, and getting information about a prospective partner can be difficult. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:38:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113303596&ft=1&f=2100519 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113303596&ft=1&f=2100519 President Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev are pushing to strengthen investment ties between the two countries. But doing business in Russia remains complicated and risky: Corruption is still common, and getting information about a prospective partner can be difficult. 250 no President Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev are pushing to strengthen investment ties between the two countries. But doing business in Russia remains complicated and risky: Corruption is still common, and getting information about a prospective partner can be difficult.

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]]> Roiling Chechnya Again Vexes Russia After battling separatists for nearly two decades, Russia declared that the conflict in the southern republic of Chechnya was over. But a pro-Moscow leader using brutal tactics against any sign of rebellion has sown more violence and fear in the region. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:25:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112977301&ft=1&f=2100519 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112977301&ft=1&f=2100519 After battling separatists for nearly two decades, Russia declared that the conflict in the southern republic of Chechnya was over. But a pro-Moscow leader using brutal tactics against any sign of rebellion has sown more violence and fear in the region. 450 no After battling separatists for nearly two decades, Russia declared that the conflict in the southern republic of Chechnya was over. But a pro-Moscow leader using brutal tactics against any sign of rebellion has sown more violence and fear in the region.

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]]> Moscow Battles Muslim Insurgency In South Russia faces nearly daily attacks from Islamic extremists seeking to create an independent Muslim state in the country's Caucasus regions, and Moscow is cracking down. Ingushetia, a Russian republic racked by corruption and poverty, is at the center of the violence. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:46:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112854792&ft=1&f=2100519 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112854792&ft=1&f=2100519 Russia faces nearly daily attacks from Islamic extremists seeking to create an independent Muslim state in the country's Caucasus regions, and Moscow is cracking down. Ingushetia, a Russian republic racked by corruption and poverty, is at the center of the violence. 303 no Russia faces nearly daily attacks from Islamic extremists seeking to create an independent Muslim state in the country's Caucasus regions, and Moscow is cracking down. Ingushetia, a Russian republic racked by corruption and poverty, is at the center of the violence.

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]]> Libel Case Sparks New Focus On Stalin's Reputation A Russian court has agreed to hear a libel case brought by Josef Stalin's grandson over a commentary stating that Stalin ordered the killings of millions of Soviet citizens. Historians and human rights activists say the case is yet another effort by Moscow to airbrush Stalin's image. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:18:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112642329&ft=1&f=2100519 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112642329&ft=1&f=2100519 A Russian court has agreed to hear a libel case brought by Josef Stalin's grandson over a commentary stating that Stalin ordered the killings of millions of Soviet citizens. Historians and human rights activists say the case is yet another effort by Moscow to airbrush Stalin's image. 241 no A Russian court has agreed to hear a libel case brought by Josef Stalin's grandson over a commentary stating that Stalin ordered the killings of millions of Soviet citizens. Historians and human rights activists say the case is yet another effort by Moscow to airbrush Stalin's image.

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]]> U.S., Russia Relations Face Challenges President Obama has concluded his summit in Moscow and moved on to Italy for a meeting with leaders of the Group of eight nations. During his two days of talks, Obama renewed a dialogue with Russia. Still enormous challenges are faced. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106376617&ft=1&f=2100519 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106376617&ft=1&f=2100519 President Obama has concluded his summit in Moscow and moved on to Italy for a meeting with leaders of the Group of eight nations. During his two days of talks, Obama renewed a dialogue with Russia. Still enormous challenges are faced. 231 no President Obama has concluded his summit in Moscow and moved on to Italy for a meeting with leaders of the Group of eight nations. During his two days of talks, Obama renewed a dialogue with Russia. Still enormous challenges are faced.

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]]> Serious Gaps Remain Between U.S., Russia President Obama heads to Russia on Monday for meetings with President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. The Obama administration says it is anxious to "press the reset button" on U.S.-Russia relations. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:44:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106259759&ft=1&f=2100519 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106259759&ft=1&f=2100519 President Obama heads to Russia on Monday for meetings with President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. The Obama administration says it is anxious to "press the reset button" on U.S.-Russia relations. 261 no President Obama heads to Russia on Monday for meetings with President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. The Obama administration says it is anxious to "press the reset button" on U.S.-Russia relations.

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]]> Russian Casinos To Close In Cities Russian gamblers are placing their final bets before all casinos and slot machine parlors across the country must shut down by midnight. The anti-vice law was first promoted in 2006 by then President Vladimir Putin. Many wagered the government would eventually back down, but they lost that bet. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106083658&ft=1&f=2100519 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106083658&ft=1&f=2100519 Russian gamblers are placing their final bets before all casinos and slot machine parlors across the country must shut down by midnight. The anti-vice law was first promoted in 2006 by then President Vladimir Putin. Many wagered the government would eventually back down, but they lost that bet. 218 no Russian gamblers are placing their final bets before all casinos and slot machine parlors across the country must shut down by midnight. The anti-vice law was first promoted in 2006 by then President Vladimir Putin. Many wagered the government would eventually back down, but they lost that bet.

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]]> Sochi Faces Challenges, Scrutiny Ahead Of Olympics The 2014 Winter Olympics will be held in Sochi, a seedy beach resort in southern Russia. Perhaps never before has an Olympic site started with so little: Basic infrastructure and a new alpine ski center must be built from scratch. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:04:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105162265&ft=1&f=2100519 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105162265&ft=1&f=2100519 The 2014 Winter Olympics will be held in Sochi, a seedy beach resort in southern Russia. Perhaps never before has an Olympic site started with so little: Basic infrastructure and a new alpine ski center must be built from scratch. 446 no The 2014 Winter Olympics will be held in Sochi, a seedy beach resort in southern Russia. Perhaps never before has an Olympic site started with so little: Basic infrastructure and a new alpine ski center must be built from scratch.

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]]> Russia's Olympic Ambitions For Sochi Face Hurdles Sochi, the Russian city that will host the 2014 Winter Olympics, has much work to do. Moscow is footing most of the $12 billion bill, and so far, foreign investment hasn't come through as hoped. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:51:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105112583&ft=1&f=2100519 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105112583&ft=1&f=2100519 Sochi, the Russian city that will host the 2014 Winter Olympics, has much work to do. Moscow is footing most of the $12 billion bill, and so far, foreign investment hasn't come through as hoped. 427 no Sochi, the Russian city that will host the 2014 Winter Olympics, has much work to do. Moscow is footing most of the $12 billion bill, and so far, foreign investment hasn't come through as hoped.

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]]> Artistic Freedoms Under Fire In Russian Trial In what seems like a throwback to Soviet times, Russia is imposing new limits on freedom of expression. A Moscow museum director and a curator, on trial for a controversial art exhibit that included explicit sexual content and a display of Christians worshipping Mickey Mouse, could face several years in jail. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:32:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104734902&ft=1&f=2100519 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104734902&ft=1&f=2100519 In what seems like a throwback to Soviet times, Russia is imposing new limits on freedom of expression. A Moscow museum director and a curator, on trial for a controversial art exhibit that included explicit sexual content and a display of Christians worshipping Mickey Mouse, could face several years in jail. 247 no In what seems like a throwback to Soviet times, Russia is imposing new limits on freedom of expression. A Moscow museum director and a curator, on trial for a controversial art exhibit that included explicit sexual content and a display of Christians worshipping Mickey Mouse, could face several years in jail.

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]]> In Pakistan, Villagers' Basic Needs Unmet Pakistan has failed to deliver basic services such as health care and education across much of the country, resulting in a segment of the population that is ill-trained, illiterate and angry. The government's failures can be seen in stark relief in Barakau, a village in the country's heartland. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:10:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102563238&ft=1&f=2100519 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102563238&ft=1&f=2100519 Pakistan has failed to deliver basic services such as health care and education across much of the country, resulting in a segment of the population that is ill-trained, illiterate and angry. The government's failures can be seen in stark relief in Barakau, a village in the country's heartland. 434 no Pakistan has failed to deliver basic services such as health care and education across much of the country, resulting in a segment of the population that is ill-trained, illiterate and angry. The government's failures can be seen in stark relief in Barakau, a village in the country's heartland.

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