Vladimir Putin won the Russian Presidential election again.
Russia's Luna 25 lunar lander mission crash-landed on the Moon.
McDonald's sold their business in Russia to a local licensee to allow him to operate the restaurants under a new brand.
Russia began to invade Ukraine, and was described by President Putin as a 'special military operation.'
In a televised statement, the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, announced that he would conduct a 'special military operation' against Ukraine.
Russia launched a robot called FEDOR to the International Space Station to work as a remote operator and carry out various tasks autonomously.
Authorities blamed climate change for an Anthrax outbreak in the Arctic Circle of Russia.
A meteor exploded over Chelyabinsk, Russia, which sent shockwaves that smashed windows and injured 1,500 people.
The 14th IAAF World Championships opened in Moscow, Russia.
Both Russia and Vanuatu joined the World Trade Organization raising the total number of members to 157.
Dmitry Medvedev was elected as the third President of Russia.
Russia and China began their first-ever joint military exercise.
Russia's Mir Space Station was deorbited over the South Pacific Ocean.
The United States and Russia signed the Moscow Treaty, agreeing to limit their nuclear arsenals.
Boris Yeltsin resigned as the President of Russia, which left Prime Minister Vladimir Putin as acting President.
The Commonwealth of Independent States was formed by the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus.
Alaska became the 49th State to join the United States of America.
The first eclipse observation from a hot air balloon took place at 11,500 feet altitude by Dmitri Mendeleev in Russia.
