Russia is proud of the fact that Sputnik meant they were the first to be in space.
And they should be proud.
But, what has happened since? Are they celebrating a moment of glory? Is it a …

Russia was first in space with Sputnik.
The whole world knows it and for fifty years Russia has been reminding everyone as if they have moment/acheivement of glory that they need to relive over and over.
China …

They grow them bigger in Russia…babies that is….a 17.05 lb baby.
Well…make that everything is bigger in Russia…the whole country is nearly two times bigger than the second largest country, Canada.
A 42-year old woman delivered the …

Come and get it.
Countries have from now until May 13th, 2009 to lay claim to seabeds beyond existing 200 nautical miles (370kms) zones if it is part of a continental shelf in shallower waters.
Russia …

At least one country is hoping the global warming phenomenon will continue – Russia.
A Russian Submarine planted a rust-proof titanium flag painted with the Russian tricolor onto the Arctic seabed at a depth of 4,261 …

“North Pole is Mine, Mine, Mine…” Putin

So much for Asia being a cheap place to live and work.
The latest Cost of Living Survey by Mercer Human Resource Consulting of the United States compared cost of living index for 200 items (housing, …

Everything is older in China.
But…everything is bigger in Russia. Seriously bigger.
The country stretches over some 9 time zones. Buildings are 100s of meters long. You have to pack your lunch just to step outside the …

I don't venture in to Russia all that often here at PanAsianBiz, though I would like to and feel that the many years I had contact with the country gives me some perspective.
However, this bit …

China and Russia do not want to see the United States expand its capabilities in space…especially military capabilities.
China does not have much leverage in the discussion considering they just shot down one of their old …