The Ukrainian parliament on Tuesday approved in the final reading a bill significantly enhancing the status of the Russian language in the country. On Wednesday, police in Kiev used tear gas after clashes broke out at a morning demonstration against the bill. Photo: Boxer Vitali Klitschko at a rally protesting the language bill.
© RIA Novosti . Мitali Belousov / Go to the mediabankSpain beat Italy 4-0 in the Euro 2012 final on Sunday, securing the Spaniards' place in history as the first country to win three successive major finals.
Spain beat Italy 4-0 in the Euro 2012 final on Sunday, securing the Spaniards' place in history as the first country to win three successive major finals.
© RIA Novosti . Dmitri Astahov / Go to the mediabankRussian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday arrived at the Far Eastern Island of Kunashir.
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday arrived at the Far Eastern Island of Kunashir.
© RIA Novosti . Ramil Sitdikov / Go to the mediabankTwo members of the all-female Russian punk group Pussy Riot - who face up to seven years behind bars over an anti-Putin protest - called a hunger strike on Wednesday after what their legal team said was a court ruling reminiscent of Stalin-era repression. Photo: Pussy Riot member Yekaterina Samutsevich.
Two members of the all-female Russian punk group Pussy Riot - who face up to seven years behind bars over an anti-Putin protest - called a hunger strike on Wednesday after what their legal team said was a court ruling reminiscent of Stalin-era repression. Photo: Pussy Riot member Yekaterina Samutsevich.
© RIA Novosti . Yekaterina Chesnokova / Go to the mediabankThe 34th International Film Festival on July 2 came to an end in Moscow. The festival closed with French actress Catherine Deneuve’s romantic comedy Beloved. Deneuve was also awarded the Stanislavsky special award for her achievements in acting.
The 34th International Film Festival on July 2 came to an end in Moscow. The festival closed with French actress Catherine Deneuve’s romantic comedy Beloved. Deneuve was also awarded the Stanislavsky special award for her achievements in acting.
© RIA Novosti . Alexey Filippov / Go to the mediabankWorld No. 1 Maria Sharapova crashed out of Wimbledon in the fourth round Monday with a humbling straight-sets defeat to German 15th seed Sabine Lisicki.
World No. 1 Maria Sharapova crashed out of Wimbledon in the fourth round Monday with a humbling straight-sets defeat to German 15th seed Sabine Lisicki.