Russian art experts fear dozens of works of art including religious icons may have been damaged or destroyed in a fire at an art center in Moscow but officials said on Friday it could take days to properly assess the damage caused by the blaze.

// Jul. 16, 2010 - 08:30 GMT

The Russian art sales, held by London's four major auction houses this week have netted some 45.6 million pounds ($67.1 million) amid sustainable demand.

// Jun. 11, 2010 - 03:31 GMT

Russian Petropol Prize was awarded for the first time to the U.S. noted poet Julian Henry Lowenfeld for his book My Talisman, the Poetry and Life of Alexander Pushkin, who is recognized as the one of the greatest Russian poets.

// Jun. 05, 2010 - 19:57 GMT

British punk legend Billy Idol saddled a Harley Davidson as he arrived at his hotel in Moscow and immediately set off to a biker club in the west of the Russian capital.

// Jun. 04, 2010 - 04:21 GMT

Lena Meyer-Landrut, a 19-year-old German student, won the 55th Eurovision song contest in Oslo, Norway on Sunday.

// May. 30, 2010 - 00:10 GMT

Lena Meyer-Landrut of Germany on Sunday won the 55th Eurovision song contest in Oslo, Norway.

// May. 29, 2010 - 22:23 GMT

Residents of Russia's republic of Bashkortostan will celebrate Sabantui, a traditional folk festival marking the end of ploughing in the fields, starting from Saturday.

// May. 28, 2010 - 23:49 GMT

The Vienna Vegetable Orchestra gave visitors to the fourth annual Food Show in Moscow a double sensation – music for their ears followed by a treat for their taste buds

// May. 28, 2010 - 08:49 GMT

Thai film director Apichatpong Weerasethakul won the 2010 Cannes Palme d'Or (the Golden Palm) for his film called Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives, French Canal + broadcasting the ceremony.

// May. 23, 2010 - 18:35 GMT

Russian singer Eduard Khil, known as the Trololo Man for a lyric-free Soviet-era tune, said on Friday that he does not rule out a tour of the United States.

// Apr. 23, 2010 - 17:41 GMT