Some beautiful photos from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

From the photo set Around Petropavlovsk by potomo.

I vote for Sean4ik!

Dolphin, Octopus & Sean4ik: Battle for Sochi-2014 Olympic mascot begins.

By nikita vlasov on Flickr.

Olkhon Island, the biggest island on Lake Baikal, is a popular destination for tourists who want to get away from the big cities and see nature’s amazing beauty. Here are some photos that show us a bit Olkhon’s beauty.

by lemmingby on Flickr.

by acidka on Flickr.

by thor_ on Flickr.

by mnru05 on Flickr.

by Slavophile on Flickr.

Russian auto maker Avtovaz will launch a new ultra-cheap model of its Lada car next year, selling for 5,600 euros (7,100 dollars), its French partner company Renault said on Friday.

via AFP: Russia’s Avtovaz plans new ultra-cheap car: Renault.

A photo of the smog recently experienced in Moscow.

by Óscar Robres on Flickr.

Pay phones still exist in some places around Russia.

by akk_rus on Flickr.

The Russian Corporation of Nanotechnologies (RUSNANO) is planning to spend about $1 million to help educate school children about nanotechnology.

Development of a nanotechnology industry has been a high priority for Russia for several years. Last year, President Dmitry Medvedev promised to spend $10.6 billion to promote nanotech by 2015.

Here is an RT report on the new push for nanotech education in Russia.

Russia to prepare youngsters for life in nanotech society – RT.

The Church of Saint Michael the Archangel in Arkhangelskoe, Moscow Region.

Photo by Lightvortex

RT recently highlighted expat Denise Rosa, who has been living in Russia for 20 years and helping people with disabilities.

Bringing change and “perspectiva” for people with disabilities – RT