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Market Matters: As Conflict Ends, Markets on Road to Recovery
After tumbling to its lowest point in almost two years on Tuesday, Russia's MICEX Index began to slowly claw its way back over the rest of the week, suggesting a possible end to the volatility that has plagued the country's markets since tensions erupted between Russia and Georgia on Aug. 8.
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Thursday, September 04, 2008
Updated at 03 September 2008 23:22 Moscow Time
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The Moscow Times » Consumer News
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Be Fruitful And Multiply
By Svetlana Osadchuk / Staff Writer A rising number of multiple births brings praise from bureaucrats, but doctors worry.
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Buying Some New Wheels
By John Wendle / Staff Writer Bikes in every price range can be found in Moscow, even if places to ride them are scarce.
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The New Face Of an Epidemic
By Svetlana Osadchuk / Staff Writer More and more women are becoming HIV-positive, changing the look of the AIDS crisis in Russia.
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A Unique Open House
By Maria Antonova / Staff Writer On May 18, many of Moscow's historical landmarks will open their doors to the public.
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Limits On Lighting Up
By Svetlana Osadchuk / Staff Writer New laws under consideration in the State Duma may restrict smoking in public places.
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Crazy for Coffee
By Maria Antonova / Staff Writer Western chains arrive in Moscow eager to claim part of the thriving market for coffeeshops.
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Likbez: Do You Really Get What You Pay For?
By Lara McCoy Roslof / Special to The Moscow Times When the first Starbucks in Russia opened at the Khimki Mega mall last September, much was made of the cost of the most expensive coffee drink on the menu.
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Born With a Golden Leash
By Maria Antonova / Staff Writer If you want to pamper your pooch, salons catering to four-legged friends can give you some ideas.
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What to Do: Go Prehistoric
By Lara McCoy / Roslof The Museum of the Ice Age, located in pavilion 71 at the All-Russia Exhibition Center (VVTs) does not in any way resemble any American museum of natural history.
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A Clinic for the Filthy Rich
By Svetlana Osadchuk / Staff Writer Moscow's first clinic for millionaires opened last week just off Rublyovskoe Shosse.
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Likbez: Medical Insurance in Russia
By Svetlana Osadchuk / Special to The Moscow Times At the moment, there are two primary types of medical insurance available in Russia -- the compulsory insurance known as OMC, which is provided by the state, and privately purchased medical insurance, or DMC.
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Looking for Green Space
By Maria Antonova / Staff Writer Although increasing in popularity, recycling is still a challenge in Moscow.
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Likbez: Feed the Fandomat
The strange blue reverse vending machines first appeared on the streets of Moscow in 2004. Today, their number has increased from 300 to 2,600.
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A Drink for Women Only
By John Wendle / Staff Writer A new brand of vodka is tapping into a neglected corner of the local market.
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Treasure Hunt: 40 Winks for Under $40
By Isabelle Hale / Special to The Moscow Times Moscow is an expensive city, and nowhere are prices more astronomical than in the hospitality sector.
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You Are What You Eat
By James Marson / Staff Writer Eating organic food is becoming increasingly popular in Russia, but finding locally grown products is a challenge.
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Price Wise: Getting a Deal on Tofu
By James Marson / Staff Writer Tofu, or bean curd, was first produced in China around 2,000 years ago and was introduced to Japan by priests who had been to China to study Buddhism.
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One Way to Sock It To 'Em
By John Wendle / Staff Writer Businessmen in Moscow can now receive an unusual gift – socks delivered to your door.
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First Person
I started working at a casino in 1993, when I was a still a student and needed a part-time job. When I was in school, I moved around a lot with my parents; then I came to Moscow to study physics.
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Vintage Moscow
By Maria Antonova / Staff Writer The vintage wave was late in coming to Moscow -- by Russian standards, ""Soviet vintage"" would have to come from ""Bolshevichka"" clothing factory and resemble a protective tank tarp, as some fashionistas joke.
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Dealing With Winter Hazards
By James Marson / Staff Writer Moscow's winter can bring all kinds of dangers, from falling icicles to de-icing chemicals.
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Finders, Keepers
By Maria Antonova / Staff Writer Where to go in search of lost documents and other belongings.
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Treasure Hunt: Christmas and New Year's Trees
By James Marson / Special to The Moscow Times Christmas or New Year's tree bazaars are set to open throughout Moscow on Dec. 20. Russian yolki are not expected to cost much more than last year, starting at around 400 rubles a meter.
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No Longer Forbidden Fruit
By Tai Adelaja / Staff Writer The obstacles to BlackBerry arriving on the Russian market have finally been overcome.
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Calling All Chocoholics
By Tatyana Gershkovich / Staff Writer Indulge your passion for cocoa in all its incarnations at Salon du Chocolat.
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Tresure Hunt% Eco-Friendly Shopping Bags
By John Wendle / Special to The Moscow Times Fashion designer Alyona Akhmadullina has teamed up with Juicy boutique and Yoga Journal to sell a limited-edition cloth shopping bag -- and not just any bag, as it turns out.
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The Art of Luxury
By John Wendle / Staff Writer The 2007 Millionaire Fair opens Thursday, with a stronger cultural component to counterbalance conspicuous consumption.
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