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Fast Company Neal Ungerleider	Russia, Fresh On The Heels Of Criminalizing Memes, Threatens Facebook, Google, Twitter Russian authorities have ordered Facebook, Twitter, and Google to censor "extremist" content and share traffic information with the government. If the companies don't comply, they could face fines or even be banned in Russia.
Chemistry World May 11, 2015 Emma Stoye	Scientists protest over political firing of Russian chemist The Russian chemistry community is on the verge of a serious conflict with the national government, over the sacking of a high-profile chemist who has criticized state policies related to science funding.
Chemistry World February 24, 2015 Eugene Gerden	Economic crisis to erode Russia's science base Russian government funding for scientific research will be cut by at least 10% this year, as part of a crisis plan recently unveiled.
Chemistry World January 29, 2015 Eugene Gerden	Probe into price fixing at Russian universities At a time of economic instability in Russia, the country's anti-monopoly authority, together with the general prosecutor's office, plan to start widespread checks at universities on suspicion of price fixing and unfounded increases in the cost of tuition.
Chemistry World November 13, 2014 Eugene Gerden	Russian sanctions hurt chemical industry The Russian chemical industry is facing problems importing foreign equipment and machinery, owing to sanctions imposed on Russia by Western countries.
Chemistry World August 21, 2014 Eugene Gerden	Scientists claim Russia's science plan lacks ambition Scientists at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, have called the education ministry's science and technology program for 2013 -- 2020 irrelevant.
Chemistry World May 7, 2014 Eugene Gerden	Russia pays high scientific price over Ukraine The annexation of the Crimean peninsula by Russia and the subsequent tensions over Ukraine has seen the US Department of Energy impose a ban on scientists from Russia working in its physics and chemistry laboratories.
Chemistry World March 25, 2014 Eugene Gerden	Russian chemical industry to take a hit The Russian chemical industry looks set for a serious crisis, as the country's flagship chemical producer, Khimprom, faces liquidation. The closure could have a knock-on effect on other Russian producers.
HBS Working Knowledge February 5, 2014 Michael Blanding	Can Putin Score Olympic Gold? With billions of dollars on the line at this year's troubled Winter Olympics, Stephen Greyser breaks down what's at stake for the brands of NBC, key corporate sponsors, Russia -- and Vladimir Putin.
Pharmaceutical Executive February 1, 2014 William Looney	Russian Innovation: A Higher Mark For the first time, the spotlight shines on Russia's potential in biotechnology and pharma products
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