The luxurious compound, made up of three six-story buildings surrounded by manicured gardens, was a symbol of Assad’s power.

President Assad, his British wife and their three adult children have left behind their Syrian palaces and will begin a new life in Russia after ... tax havens and real estate portfolios.

Americans have spent the last few years complaining about inflation. But price rises in Russia are eye-watering by comparison ...

Using Russia as a case study, help students examine the real-world struggles of converting ... them to take note of specific details on what life in Russia is like for the rich and for the poor.