Conductor lines of tsarist Russia times in Moscow
Specialists of "Mosgortrans" say cable network which supplies tram and trolleybus lines in the capital is on the verge of crisis.
Russia and Egypt to create free trade
The Egyptian minister of foreign commerce and industry Rashid Muhammad Rashid arrived with a two-day official visit in Moscow.
Chubais named Putin`s presidential government as "time of lost possibilities"
In opinion of Anotoly Chubais, crew of Putin didn`t use favorable economic situation of recent years.
Cisco to Buy Scientific-Atlanta for $6.9 Billion
Cisco Systems Inc. on Friday said it would buy Scientific-Atlanta Inc., a leading maker of cable-television set-top boxes, for $6.9 billion, moving the Internet equipment giant into the home entertainment market.
Export rate on petroleum to be $179.6 per ton since December 1
Appropriate decree was signed by premier-minister Mikhail Fradkov on November 17, 2005.
Alexey Kudrin sat at steering-wheel of Cheboksary tractor
Alexey Kudrin had 20 minutes for acquaintance with production of Cheboksary "Promtractor". He dared to sit at steering-wheel of the latest model invented by Chuvash tractor constructers. This way business visit of minister of Finance Alexey Kudrin to Chuvashia has started.
Russian gas reserves to last for 70 years
The head of Ministry of Nature Yuri Trutnev announced that reserves of Russian gas will last for at least 70 years.
Monument to kolkhoznik-man and kolkhoznik-woman to be erected in Vologda
Problems of agriculture were discussed on meeting under chairmanship of governor Vyacheslav Pozgalev. The matter concerned program of regional development in 2006-2010. Specialists of agricultural, provisional, economic and financial departments participated in meeting.
Give birth and get 8 thousand rubles
State Duma in the second reading passed the bill, according to which from January,1 2006 Russians will get one time grant after the birth of a child and the amount of the benefit will come up to 8thousand rubles.
13th summit of Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation came to the end
Pusan, November,19 - 13th summit of Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation ended up with passing of the final Pusan declaration.
Russian leading company "Gasprom" to conquer European market
Russian leading company "Gasprom" intends to sell gas to a big French enterprise, competing with "Gaz de France" (GDF).
Inhabitants of Kaliningrad region to receive foreign passports for free
State Duma of Russian Federation held three readings of the bill, canceling government duties on foreign passports. As a result, all deputies passed the bill.
Unrecognized republic to have its own currency
November,18 - In the capital of a self-proclaimed republic Pridnestrovye government announced opening of mint.
Consumer prices increased by 0,2% in Volga region
In October, in comparison with last month consumer prices increased by 0,2%. Prices for nonfoods and chargeable services became 0,3% and 0,2% higher accordingly.
Russians to visit Thailand with no entry visa
Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation will take place in December 12-13 in Malaysia.
Sarkisyan to take part in next meeting of intergovernmental bank
The president of Central bank of Armenia Tigran Sarkisyan has left to Moscow on Thursday for participation in next meeting of the council of intergovernmental bank of Commonwealth of Independent States.
Russian Sberbank to own banks in Kazakhstan and Ukraine.
Moscow, November,17 - Sberbanks of Russian Federation plan to buy banks in Kazakhstan and Ukraine.
Russian leading oil plant not to mine enough
Daily output of "Uganskneftegas" comes to 146 thousand tons, in 2010 production volume will increase by 32%.
Motor dealers conducted new strikes in Far East region
Vladivostok, November,17 - Motor vehicles dealers conducted a strike. More than 100 cars with tied red ribbons and turned on headlights went along the streets in the center of the city.
Russian motor-car company "Kamaz" to collaborate with Senegal Republic
Big companies of Senegal are interested in cooperation with Tatarstan republic companies.
Latvia asks Russia to lay gas pipeline through its territory
Latvia thinks it is expedient to lay Northern-European gas pipeline through its territory instead of Baltic sea bottom.
Ministry of Economic Development introduced anti-inflation program
Ministry of Economic Development introduced to Russian government package of anti-inflation measures which were prepared by Ministry of Economic Development, Ministry of finance and Bank of Russia.
Russian motor traffic to increase ten times
MOSCOW, November 16 -- President Vladimir Putin thinks that the motor traffic in Russia would increase ten times by the year 2020.
Central bank may double gold share
"Theoretically, share of gold in 10% is optimal index", - said the representative of Central bank, who appeared in Johannesburg.
Kiriyenko takes over Russian nuclear agency
Sergei Kiriyenko, who was replaced as presidential envoy to the Volga Federal District Monday, has been appointed head of the Federal Agency for Nuclear Power, a senior official said Tuesday.