Jews knew grammar in X century b.c.
This conclusion was made after discovery of stone with several written lines during archeological dig at Tel-Zaita (50 kilometers south from Tel-Aviv).
All-Russian program fits Canadians
The 22-year-old Canadian string chamber orchestra has produced dozens of highly enjoyable discs, including many award-winners. But hearing them play an all-Russian program live at Oberlin College Sunday night was even better.
Rock group Led Zeppelin, Russian conductor share Sweden`s Polar Music Prize
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) - The surviving members of legendary rock band Led Zeppelin have been invited to the land of ice and snow to collect Sweden`s most prestigious music award and a cheque for one million kronor (almost $125,000 US).
Actor Nikolai Trofimov died in St. Petersburg
Nikolai Trofimov died on 86-th year of life after long illness in Aleksandrisky hospital at night on November 7. Funerals of actor will be held on November 14 at Volkov cemetery.
Music festival in Chechnya
Chechen rock fans have been listening to their favourite bands at a music festival in Chechnya, four months after it was called off amid security fears. Billed as the region`s first major rock concert, the event in Gudermes, east of the capital Grozny, had tight security.
Writer John Fowles died
The French Lieutenant`s Woman author John Fowles has died aged 79. Fowles died at his home in Lyme Regis, Dorset on Saturday after battling a long illness, his publisher said.
GLAMOUR: Women of the year
Famous woman`s Glamour Magazine has their annual "Women Of the Year" Awards in NYC. Hilary Duff, Venus Williams, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Petra Nemcova were a few of those recognized.
World premiere for Potter movie
The stars of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire have attended the film`s world premiere at the Odeon Leicester Square in London.
Alen Delon is 70
70 years ago famous actor Alen Delon was born on November 8. Gray-blue eyes, light bend of dark eyebrows, romantic look with ironical smile. He attracted gazes of almost all women.
Gypsies disliked opera about Budulai
On the stage of Rostov musical theatre started opera "New return of Budulai". The events take place at present days and this is absolutely another story than told in novel of writer Anatoly Kalinin "Gypsy". Modern staging kept for audience leading characters Klavdia, Ivan, Nastya and their complicated relationships with Budalai.
Authors of "Nord-Ost" released full audio-version of musical
One can not see "Nord-Ost" yet but can hear it. The authors of project released audio album "All Nord-Ost" and also "Nord-Ost collection" with best numbers of performance.
Famous film director Alla Surikova celebrates jubilee
At the height of work on new film famous film director Alla Surikova celebrates her jubilee. Vladimir Putin congratulated Alla Surikova with this event.
Valuable Paganini Violin to Become Russian Contest Prize
The winners of an annual violin competition in Moscow have got a new prize - a chance to play for a year on a million-dollar violin once owned by famed 17th century virtuoso Nicolo Paganini.
Ancient Egyptians also gossiped about homosexuals
Famous Egyptologist Lisa Schwappach-Shirriff discovered ancient texts which reveal that 5000 years ago people also gossiped. One ancient Egyptian test describes unknown king who often visited house of his general at night. Often repeated phrase "house of man without wife" gives ground to suppose that king had homosexual affair.
More Than a Game
In his highly anticipated second film, director Alexei German Jr. tells a story of soccer and brotherhood on the eve of the Russian Revolution.
GORGEOUS GIANTS HATCH IN MOSCOW
Moscow Zoo has opened a new exhibit of tropical butterflies tucked inside the Pavilion of Indonesian Fauna.
The death of the poet of communism, Vladimir Mayakovsky, remains mysterious
Documents unveiling the mystery of Mayakovsky`s suicide published in Moscow
Russian doubleheader kicks off Symphony season
For the arts, fall has always been prime time for new beginnings. The custom of theaters, galleries, and concert halls, of orchestras, operas, dance companies, etc., using the weeks of early fall to inaugurate a fresh vista of upcoming events apparently dates back several centuries.
Actor Abdulov turned into producer
Alexander Abdulov who produced a movie "The musicians of Bremen" intends to make a new movie - by Alexsey Tolstoy novel "Hyperboloid of engineer Garin".
Television serial "Cadets" is going to win award "Emmy International"
Television serial "Cadets" became the first Russian film which was among finalists that pretend to American television award "Emmy International".
Creators of the film "Esenin" want to show he was not self-murder
"We demonstrate that it was a murder, based on a book by inquest of investigator colonel Eduard Khlystalov. His name was changed to Alexandr Khlystov in this film", - Igor Zaitsev.
Head of Cinematographer`s Union is on creative vacation
Nikita Mikhalkov temporary resigned from Union of Cinematographers leading position.
Turkmenbashi published collection of love lyrics
A book which was called "My dear" and was published with drawing of 100 thousands of examples.
Coordination Council of culture starts in St. Petersburg
2-days meeting will be held under the chairmanship of Ministry of Culture head Aleksandr Sokolov.
German sculptor is popular because of sculptures with big penis
In Moscow in the gallery "Rigina" the German sculptor and artist Jonathan Meezer opened an exhibition "Doctor Dracula".