The world population as a whole is expected to expand by 35 percent between 2008 and 2050. That continued uptrend , however, masks some very different developments in individual countries. Which of these countries will have the largest population by 2050? Answers A. Russia B. Japan C. Turkey D.

Russia plans to repair and upgrade 16 regional airports within three years, a government official said Tuesday.

MOSCOW. Aug 18 (Interfax) - The death rate among Russia's working population is up to 350% higher than that in developed countries and 50% higher than in developing ones, according to a draft program on improving the health of the working population in Russia for 2004- 2015.