Russia shuts Red Square, detains activists

Last Updated: Sunday, April 1, 2012, 21:28

Russian authorities closed Red Square and detained dozens of people trying to hold a silent anti-government protest.

Russian punks detained for Red Square protest

Last Updated: Friday, January 20, 2012, 23:50

Russian police detained a punk group on Red Square after they performed a protest song criticising Vladimir Putin next to Saint Basil`s Cathedral.

Fresh debate on Lenin`s burial with new online poll

Last Updated: Sunday, January 23, 2011, 21:18

Vladimir Lenin, the founder of the erstwhile Soviet Union, died on January 21, 1924.

Lawmaker demands removal of Lenin`s body from Red Square

Last Updated: Thursday, January 20, 2011, 22:19

A prominent Russian lawmaker has demanded the removal of Vladimir Lenin`s mummified body from his tomb on the historic Red Square saying that the founder of the Soviet State is `highly controversial political figure`.

Anti-Hitler coalition troops march on Red Square to mark V-Day

Last Updated: Sunday, May 9, 2010, 20:16

For the first time in history, troops from World War II`s western allies matched steps with the Russians on the historic Red Square, marching together to mark the 65th anniversary of their victory over Nazi Germany.

Western troops to march on Russia`s Red Square

Last Updated: Sunday, May 9, 2010, 09:33

Troops from four NATO states will march through Red Square for the first time as Russia marks victory in World War II.

Western troops to meet Russian missiles on Red Square

Last Updated: Thursday, May 6, 2010, 18:15

Troops from four NATO states will march through Red Square for the first time Sunday as Russia marks the 65th anniversary of the World War II victory with its biggest parade since the Soviet collapse.