Monthly norm of precipitation falls for two days in Chelyabinsk
11 mm of precipitation fell down on Friday and Saturday in Chelyabinsk. February norm constitutes 16 mm.
Khodorkovsky takes no exam on sewing
The former head of "Yukos" Mikhail Khodorkovsky, serving his sentence in a colony in Krasnokamensk, didn▓t take his exam on sewing learning on February 1, informed the official of the Russian Federation Penitentiary Service in Chita region.
Russian icebreaker "Krasin" makes way through ice for tanker to American polar station in Antarctic
Russian icebreaker "Krasin" has finished its mission on making way through ice for the tanker "Lawrence H.GIANELLA" to a polar station, belonging to the USA national scientific fund in Antarctic.
Clothes by Chanel not to be sold in Russia anymore
Since March 2006 clothes produced by famous French house of fashion Chanel. Reportedly, Chanel have not prolonged the contract with the company "Mercury", which exclusively sold the clothes of this brand in Russia.
Charitable concert for cancer children to be held in Moscow
Charitable concert for children sick of cancer will be held in Big hall of Moscow conservatoire on Sunday.
Frost record of Magadan oblast not beaten
Weather forecast of 60-degree frosts in Magadan oblast has been unwarranted.
Battleships of Russian Black Sea Fleet to participate in NATO trainings
Detachment of battleships of Russian Black Sea Fleet under the command of vice-admiral Vasily Kondakov put out to Mediterranean Sea for participation in antiterrorist NATO operation "Active efforts". Group of NATO officers will deliver lectures about forth-coming operation on the board of missile cruiser "Moscow".
Ivanov pronounced humiliating treatment of juniors as world problem and promised to struggle with it
Russian minister of Defense and vice-premier of Russian government Sergey Ivanov has announced that guilty in unregulated relationships in Russian army will not escape the penalty.
Dagestan clergy appealed to parishioners to boycott European goods
Appeals to boycott of products from West European countries, where caricatures for Mohammed Prophet were published in mass media, were heard by about 6000 people during Friday prayer in central mosque of Makhachkala.
Third part of Russians faced with domestic problems in view of frost
According to poll of "Public Opinion" fund 30% of Russian citizens faced with domestic problems because of severe frost.
Ukrainians demand Russia to pay for Ukrainian music
Ukrainian League of Music Rights advocates for introduction of fee for Ukrainian music use in Russian restaurants and cafes.
Sophie Loren to open Olympic Games
Opening ceremony of Olympic Games in Torino will start with a performance of famous Italian actress Sophie Loren.
ISS crew took memorable photos in outer space
At 7:27 by Moscow time crew of International Space Station has finished second spacewalk and safely returned to the board of space station.
Senators advocate for removal of graves from Red Square to special cemetery
Several senators have suggested to remove remains of Lenin, Stalin and other historical personalities of Soviet period from Red Square to special memorial cemetery.
Caricatures on Mohammed prophet aroused indignation of Ramzan Kadyrov
Acting Chechen premier-minister Ramzan Kadyrov was indignant at publication of prophet Mohammed caricatures. Kadyrov regarded these pictures insulting for Muslims.
Shukhov tower in Moscow to become resemblance of Eiffel tower
The Shukhov tower on Shabolovka will undergo reconstruction. This was announced by general director of "Russian TV and radio broadcasting network" Gennady Sclyar.
Moscow grants 74 million rubles for Russians abroad
Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov signed the decree about appropriation of funds to support Russian compatriots living abroad.
Frost to stay in Moscow next week
In the forthcoming weekend frosty weather is expected in Moscow with little snow, informs Meteorology Service of Moscow and Moscow region.
Bullying deprives army of Russians` trust
Uncovered in recent time facts of bullying in Russian Army distinctly negatively influenced Russian Armed Forces image, witness the poll.
"Ski-track of Russia" put off because of frost
The competition "Ski-track of Russia" has been put off till February 12, informs the press-service of St. Petersburg Governor Administration. The competition has had to be postponed because of weather forecast.
Zurab Tsereteli`s "Disneyland" interest Prosecutor`s Office
Moscow prosecutor office has opened two criminal cases, where the name of the famous sculptor Zurab Tsereteli and his unrealized project of "Russian Disneyland" appears.
Journalists of First TV channel beaten in Vladikavkaz
A journalist and cameraman of First TV channel were beaten by people in police uniform at attempt to get into the hospital where the injured as a result of explosions in North Osetia were placed.
Russians allowed visa-free entry to 35 countries
Russia takes 62-th place in the world rating of citizen`s freedom of transportation around the planet.
Russia to invite more Chinese students
Formation of mutual post-graduate courses and student exchange programs between Russian and Chinese educational institutions is a positive practice, which should be developed. This was announced by Chinese Ambassador in Russia Lu Guchan during meeting with Russian minister of education Andrei Fursenko.
Number of budget students to decrease by 10%
Board of Ministry of Education and Science has determined number of budget (free of charge) places for university entrants of 2006.