Dmitry Pinsker Ted Turner forced the Kremlin to openly demonstrate its goal: Media-Most must come under state control at any cost and as soon as possible On May 11, 2000, Vladimir Putin discussed with Ted Turner the prospects for Russian-American economic cooperation. Eight months later, the Kremlin effectively blocked the media tycoon’s attempt to acquire a stake in Media-Most.

Dmitry Sabov For some, Davos is a fashion show for high economic fashion. Others curse this "Politburo for capitalists" WEF Vice-President Claude Smadja assures that there will be no riots and Davos, as always, will greet forum participants with snow and a queue for registration at the convention center (Photo: AP ) The chief forester of the canton of Graubünden, Gian Kapretz, has long since translated his name into the language of international communication.