* World News Quick Take Oct 5, 2006
The Balakovo City Court sentenced each of the three hackers to eight years in prison and a fine -- an unusually harsh sentence for Russia, where hackers usually get lighter punishment. Prosecutors said the hackers had flooded British online betting sites with false requests for information in "denial of service" attacks and then sent e-mails demanding money for stopping the attacks. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Hackers lose gamble to defraud British bookies Oct 4, 2006
The city court in Balakovo in the Volga river Saratov region sentenced each of the three hackers to eight years in prison and a fine - a harsh sentence for Russia where hackers usually get lighter punishment. Prosecutors said the hackers flooded British online betting sites with false requests for information in "denial of service" attacks and then sent emails demanding money for stopping the attacks. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
full report archive Mar 6, 2005
" RC WEEKLY: DEPUTIES STILL EARNING GOOD MONEY FROM LOBBYING SERVICES The weekly "Versiya," No. 42, published what it claims are the going rates that State Duma deputies charge for lobbying services. The weekly notes that the influence of the Duma has been reduced considerably in recent months, pointing out that the legislature's consideration of the crucial second reading of the federal budget took less than one day. However, the paper claims that deputies earn $100,000-$200,000 for the passage... (Radio Free Europe)
Russian nuclear reactor restarted after shutdown caused panic; officials say no radiation leak Nov 6, 2004
Officals insisted there had been no radiation leakage from reactor No. 2 at the Balakovo nuclear power plant in the Saratov region ... "The whole city lost their heads," Anna Vinogradova, head of Balakovo's Department of Environmental Protection, told Kommersant. (SFGate.com -- Unrest, Conflicts & War Breaking News)
Nuclear reactor in Russia is shut down Nov 6, 2004
Reactor No. 2 at the Balakovo nuclear power plant in the Saratov region shut down Thursday due to a turbine malfunction, Russia's Rosenergoatom company said in a statement ... The Balakovo plant, located on the Volga River some 560 miles southeast of Moscow, has four 1,000-megawatt pressurized water reactors. (Herald Online, SC)
Butte's Popovich earns USOC award Oct 29, 2004
who earned gold medals in women's slalom and overall at the 2004 FISU World University Water Ski Championships, Sept. 2-4, in Balakovo, Russia ... Allen captured the gold medal in Men's tricks and overall at the 2004 FISU World University Water Ski Championships, Sept. 2-4, in Balakovo, Russia ... 60 points to win the team gold medal at the 2004 FISU World University Water Ski Championships, Sept. 2-4, in Balakovo, Russia. (Montana Standard, MT)
Fredericksburg powerlifters set world marks• Recreation notes Jun 11, 2004
Last summer, Gay helped the U.S. senior team earn a gold medal at the World Senior Trophy tournament in Balakovo, Russia. Gay, the team captain, won silver medals in the Men's Senior 3 division in slalom (2. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Zheleznogorsk Chemical Combine received spent nuclear fuel from ... May 20, 2004
Zheleznogorsk Chemical Combine received spent nuclear fuel from Balakovo NPP ... Zheleznogorsk Chemical Combine received spent nuclear fuel from Balakovo NPP. (Bellona, UK)
