Russia's Ikea Shoppers Threatened as Nascent Middle Class Faces Job Losses Nov 26, 2008
OAO Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel, the third-largest Russian steel company, and OAO Razgulay Group, a Russian grain and sugar producer, will also shed staff and said they may decrease wages for some remaining workers. Just seven months ago, Economy Minister was warning that labor was overvalued. (Bloomberg)
NHL eyes more matches against European clubs Nov 25, 2008
The sides have agreed to create a working group that will explore ways of building on the success of the first Victoria Cup last month, which saw the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) bring the New York Rangers to play European champion Metallurg Magnitogorsk of Russia in a million-dollar match in the Swiss capital Bern ... 776,000) bonus by beating Magnitogorsk 4-3 in an Oct. 1 game. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Duma clears way for longer terms in Russia Nov 15, 2008
The party's president, Gennady Zyuganov, scoffed at the idea that four years was a short period, noting that Soviet five-year plans had produced the Magnitogorsk and Kuznetsky metallurgical plants, the Gorky automotive factory, and the Stalingrad tractor factory. Others from his delegation resorted to sarcasm. (International Herald Tribune)
Russian markets mixed Nov 15, 2008
4 percent, while Magnitogorsk Steel and Iron lost 6. 9 percent. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Larionov worries about future of KHL Nov 11, 2008
Malkin's former team in Russia, Metallurg Magnitogorsk, is one of several clubs struggling to meet its payroll commitments. "I ask myself: How long is it going to last?" Larionov said. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Economic Darkness Descends on Putin's Russia Nov 4, 2008
The GAZ auto works in Nizhni Novgorod has shut down its assembly lines; the giant Magnitogorsk Steel Works in the Urals has placed 3,000 workers on forced leave. Last year, 6. (Time.com)
Financial crisis spares Russia's 'average Joe' Oct 21, 2008
Last week Russia's auto giant, KamAZ, slowed to a four-day workweek, the huge Magnitogorsk steel works has slashed production by 25 percent, and other major Russian companies are showing signs of slowing down. Though many affluent Muscovites say they're not hurting yet, a number of the city's giant shopping malls, luxury boutiques, and car dealers are much less crowded than usual. (Christian Science Monitor)
Rangers resume after Europe Oct 8, 2008
The Rangers shook off the 1-5 exhibition mark they accumulated in a grueling eight-day stretch before they left North America and rebounded with a stirring 4-3 comeback victory over Russia's Metallurg Magnitogorsk - the European champion - in Bern, Switzerland. They moved to the Czech Republic and swept the Lightning in the two-game series in Prague. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
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Jagr departs for Russia Jul 6, 2008
Globe and Mail Update. July 4, 2008 at 9:57 PM EDT. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Russian league remains open to signing NHLers Jun 25, 2008
Led by Metallurg Magnitogorsk, Russian clubs sued in October 2006, claiming that the NHL broke U.S. antitrust law and improperly interfered in their business affairs by signing away players, including Malkin, who were still under contract. Malkin was cleared to play for the Penguins only after a U.S. federal judge denied the Russians' claim. (ESPN -- NHL)
Report: Malkin wants to stay Jun 22, 2008
" Malkin, a Hart Trophy finalist, is scheduled to earn $984,200 in the upcoming season, which is the maximum allowed under the NHL's collective bargaining agreement. The tentative new deal would be for five or six years, at $8.5 million a season -- and it would have to include a no-trade clause, according to the Post-Gazette."I don't see any major hurdles" that would prevent an agreement, Barry told the Post-Gazette. Malkin has been coveted by his homeland for some time. In 2006, Malkin was the... (ESPN -- NHL)
Malkin says 'Nyet' to Russian offer Jun 21, 2008
Malkin played for his hometown team, Metallurg Magnitogorsk, in the Russian Super League, the forerunner to the Continental League. He left in 2006 and won a league challenge by Magnitogorsk, which contended he had a valid contract. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The Russians aren't coming ... nor are many others May 11, 2008
The final claims of a lawsuit brought by his former Metallurg Magnitogorsk team were dismissed early last year. Magnitogorsk got no money for its lost treasure, but Russian contract law was changed so no more players, like Malkin did, could opt out of a signed contract with only a two-week notice ... " Oh, and as for hockey, the ice is much bigger, the style more free-flowing through the middle, and the play much more physical, defensive, intense with that 25-percent-longer, 82-game NHL... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Sharks Solve Flames; Stars Are Next Apr 23, 2008
Metallurg Magnitogorsk (European champion) Salavat Yulaev Ufa (Superliga champion). Finland. (New York Times)
Opinion: Malkin no longer NHL's best secret Apr 16, 2008
" Talbot says "we chat about anything," even though they have to do it in English, a language neither grew up speaking. "We have no choice," Talbot adds, smiling. They also watch a lot of movies together, and Malkin puts in long hours on his laptop, watching Russian films and staying in touch with friends back in Magnitogorsk. That's also how he spends free time at the Gonchar residence. "He's quiet, usually," Gonchar says. "He spends a lot of time on the computer, reading stuff about Russia and... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Malkin a force Apr 12, 2008
No one embodies this more than Malkin, who is now The Force From Magnitogorsk after his work in the first two games of this year's series. The 21-year-old from Magnitogorsk, Russia had three points in Game 1 and was again the star of the game last night with another three points that allowed the Penguins to escape with a 5-3 win that gave them a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference quarter-final ... They played together for Magnitogorsk Metallurg in the Russian league in 2004-05 when Sykora signed... (Globe and Mail)
Evraz Full-Year Profit Soars 56% on Higher Steel Prices, Global Expansion Apr 2, 2008
OAO Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel, the third-largest Russian steelmaker, said the same day that its profit rose 24 percent. -- Editors: Simon Casey, Tony Barrett. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Iron ore makes Forrest richest Aussie Feb 24, 2008
Fortescue also counts Russian billionaire Viktor Rashnikov as a believer after Rashnikov's Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works payed about $400 million for a 5. 2 per cent stake in September. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Penguins Notebook: If only Malkin's parents would stay longer Feb 23, 2008
That means Natalia and Vladimir Malkin, who arrived two weeks ago, will watch their son today against Ottawa and tomorrow against San Jose before returning to Magnitogorsk, Russia. There is no truth to any rumors that the Penguins have conspired to hide their passports, considering Evgeni Malkin has seven goals, nine assists for 16 points in seven games during his parents' visit. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Developing a Coating Complex Feb 6, 2008
SMS is building a cold-rolling and strip-processing complex for MMK at Magnitogorsk, Russia, that starts up in 2010. It will have a 450,000-metric tons/year hot-dip line as well as a 650,000-metric tons/year galvanizing/ annealing line (400,000 metric tons/year for annealed material. (33Metalproducing)
NHL's Euro announcement takes NHLPA by surprise Jan 28, 2008
As part of the European trip, the NHL also announced the Rangers would meet European club champion Metallurg Magnitogorsk of Russia on Oct. 1 for the inaugural Victoria Cup in Bern, Switzerland. There again, the Players Association said it hasnt agreed to the exhibition game. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Players object to Europe games Jan 28, 2008
" The league clearly wants to showcase some of its top players, such as Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby, Ottawa's Daniel Alfredsson and Tampa Bay's Vincent Lecavalier. Of course, the top draw in Prague would be New York's Jaromir Jagr - if he's still with the Rangers. The Czech standout could become a free agent after this season. "There's no guarantee that anyone on our team right now will be on our team in the fall," said Glen Sather, president and general manager of the Rangers. The NHL opened its... (AZCentral -- Sports)
'08 games in Europe Jan 27, 2008
As a warm-up to their regular-season opener, the Rangers are scheduled to meet European club champion Metallurg Magnitogorsk of Russia on Oct. 1 for the inaugural Victoria Cup in Bern, Switzerland. The International Ice Hockey Federation is organizing that game -- named after the Montreal arena where the first organized game was held in 1875 -- as part of its 100th anniversary celebration. (ESPN -- NHL)
Complete weather forecast Dec 7, 2007
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 12/07/07 07:45:24 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 74% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Why Putin's Party Can't Lose Nov 28, 2007
MAGNITOGORSK, Russia, Nov. 27, 2007 ... A United Russia campaign poster showing President Vladimir Putin is seen on building in Magnitogorsk, Russia, Oct. 2007 ... "Just a few years ago, employees would walk through the main plant's checkpoint openly carrying string bags full of booze. This is how their working shift would begin," says Gennady, an employee at the Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel works. (CBS News)
Handled with tender care Nov 25, 2007
Ditto for Tyson Nash, who began the season in Russia with Magnitogorsk. Bowman on the increasing number of former stars, such as Hull, taking high-profile front-office jobs: "The big question with all these people is how much time they're willing to put in.". (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Ali: Pakistan at Sixty Oct 27, 2007
Seventy-five per cent of the shares were sold for $362 million in a 30-minute auction to a friendly consortium consisting of Arif Habib Securities (Pakistan), al-Tuwairqi (Saudi Arabia) and the Magnitogorsk Iron Works Open JSC (Russia). The privatisation wasnt popular with the military, and the retiring chairman, Haq Nawaz Akhtar, complained that the plant could have fetched more money if it were sold as scrap. (Zmag.org)
Kremlin writingon the wall for Mittal Oct 10, 2007
On the other hand, Mittal's son Aditya has been the welcome guest of Victor Rashnikov (Magnitogorsk). Privately, some Indians believe the problems they run into in their business dealings with Russians can be blamed on racism. (Asia Times Online)
Russian steelmaker to look at southeast Ohio site for steel mill Sep 16, 2007
Gov. Ted Strickland and Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher, who also is director of the Ohio Department of Development, plan to tour the Ohio River site near Portsmouth on Monday with Russian billionaire Victor Rashnikov, who controls Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works, known as MMK.. Fisher and Steve Schoeny, the ODOT director of economic development, flew to Russia in July to meet Rashnikov. (International Herald Tribune)
Foreign intrigue Sep 15, 2007
That's a lot shorter answer than he was asked to give a year ago, after he re-signed with his hometown Russian pro team, Metallurg Magnitogorsk, under what he described as coercion, then got a hold of his passport and sneaked away from that team during a training trip to Helsinki, Finland, only to show up later with his agent in Los Angeles before signing with the Penguins. "It was a lot different summer than last summer. I went to my hometown to see my parents, my friends and had a great time,"... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Russia Steels Market Share Sep 12, 2007
Late last week, The Moscow Times carried a Reuters story describing plans by mega-Russian steelmaker Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works (MMK) to invest $1 billion building a sheet steel factory in Ohio. If all goes as planned, U.S. regulators are expected to approve construction of the plant by year-end, adding 1. (MSNBC -- Business)
Super Series rosters for Canada and Russia Aug 28, 2007
SI.com - NHL - Super Series rosters - Monday August 27, 2007 2:12PM. Super Series rosters. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Russian Senator Margelov Notes That Russia Seeks Economic Integration Jul 19, 2007
The meeting came on the heels of a trip to Russia by Ohio's Lieutenant Governor to promote commercial ties between Russian companies and the state -- Magnitogorsk Iron Works (MMK) announced yesterday that it is considering the construction of a mill in Ohio to produce cold-rolled automobile body sheets -- clear evidence of the growing trend of Russian investment in the U.S. and its importance for Ohio. The USRBC delegation, Senator Margelov and Governor Strickland's representatives also... (PR Newswire)
Rumored Mill: Ohio in Discussion with Russian Investors Jul 18, 2007
July 18, 2007 Russia's Magnitogorsk Iron Works is being courted by Ohio officials for what may be a new cold-rolling complex for automotive sheet ... It later was confirmed to be Magnitogorsk, or MMK. The Ohio Dept. of Development stated Fisher arrived in Magnitogorsk on July 12, at the invitation of MMK, to tour the complex and participate in MMK's 75th anniversary celebration. (33Metalproducing)
Malkin goes home for IHF World Championships, rest, workouts Apr 25, 2007
" There was not much that could have prepared him for the route he took to North America. The Penguins selected him second overall in the 2004 NHL entry draft, and both parties expressed a desire for him to join the club for the 2006-07 season. Early last August, Malkin was pressured into signing a new contract with his hometown team, Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the Russian Super League. After sneaking away from the team days later when it flew to Finland to train, he surfaced in Los Angeles. He... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Malkin tries to adjust heat from Senators Apr 14, 2007
The pace was faster, the hitting harder, the passions higher than anything he remembered from his days with Metallurg Magnitogorsk. "He said playoff intensity in Russia does not go as high as it is here," said Penguins defenseman Sergei Gonchar, Malkin's friend, countryman and landlord. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Judge dismisses complaints against Malkin Feb 3, 2007
The dismissal by the U.S. District Court in New York had been expected since Nov. 15, when Judge Loretta A. Preska denied Metallurg Magnitogorsk's request for a temporary injunction blocking Malkin from continuing to play in the NHL. The Russian team declined to appeal that ruling ... The Magnitogorsk team, based in Malkin's hometown, claimed the 20-year-old forward was under contract when he fled the club during training camp in August to travel to the United States and play for Pittsburgh. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Penguins Notebook: Malkin big winner in court Feb 3, 2007
Except for the part about him being clear of any legal maneuvering by Metallurg Magnitogorsk, his former Russian Super League team ... Malkin learned that the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissed both complaints Wednesday filed by Magnitogorsk against the NHL, the Penguins and Malkin ... Formal dismissal of the complaints had been anticipated since mid-November, when Judge Loretta A. Preska denied Magnitogorsk's request for a temporary injunction that... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
