Russian Povera is an introduction to a fascinating and largely undocumented corner of the art world that is sure to attract anyone with an interest in art, culture, or design. The book, released by Russia! magazine, was designed by Dima Barbanel.

NYSE President Dominique Cerutti in Moscow visited Moscow on October 5 to take part in the Russia Calling Conference, organized by VTB-Capital. Mr. Cerutti voiced NYSE Euronext's interest in becoming instrumental in developing the Moscow Financial Center.

Senator Michael Oxley, co-author of the Surbanes-Oxley act, a legislation which requires financial transparency, visited Moscow and met with Leonid Reiman, former IT Minister and acting Advisor to President Medvedev

Russian Finance Minister Alexey Kudrin visited the NYSE to address the world financial community and to launch the RUXX index.